| The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most popular Tarot spreads, providing varied insight into many aspects of a complex situation and your role in it. The Russian Tarot of Saint Petersburg is the final commissioned work of Yuri Shakov, a master in the lost art of Russian miniature painting. The rich, dark images lend themselves to questions regarding the struggle of the human spirit in trying times. If you would like your own copy of the Russian Tarot of Saint Petersburg, you can buy it now! |
 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. The Moon: Deception. Twilight. Obscurity. Intuition. Disillusionment. Danger. Bad influence. Ulterior motives. False friends. Selfishness. Deceit. Craftiness. Disgrace. Slander. Libel. Superficiality. Unknown enemies. |
 | The card visible at the center of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. Six of Cups (Pleasure): Memories. Past influences. Things that have vanished. Childhood past. Nostalgia. Faded images. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Three of Coins (Works), when reversed: Sloppiness. Mediocrity. Money problems. Commonplace ideas. Lack of skill. Preoccupation. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Falling Tower: Complete and sudden change. Breakdown of old beliefs. Abandonment of past relationships. Severing of a friendship. Changing one's opinion. Unexpected events. Bankruptcy. Downfall. Loss of stability. Loss of security. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Nine of Clubs (Strength), when reversed: Obstacles. Adversity. Problems. Delays. Disaster. Barriers to overcome. Ill health. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Five of Coins (Worry): Destitution. Loss. Failure. Error. Mistress. Lover. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Empress, when reversed: Vacillation. Inaction. Lack of interest. Lack of concentration. Indecision. Delay. Anxiety. Infertility. Infidelity. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Eight of Cups (Indolence): Discontinuance of effort. Disappointment. Abandonment of previous plans. Shyness. Modesty. Abandoned success. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Five of Cups (Disappointment): Partial loss. Regret. Friendship without real meaning. Marriage without real love. Inheritance. Incomplete union or partnership. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Temperance, when reversed: Discord. Conflict of interest. Hostility. Inability to work with others. Difficulty in understanding others. Impatience. Sterility. |
