| The Shadow Truth spread provides insight into your attitudes and hidden feelings. This spread is used when you are having trouble confronting something, or fear that you are concealing something from yourself. 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 in the center represents the attitude you assume. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: Stalemate. Unwanted proposal. Confession. Declaration. |
 | The card to the right represents the thoughts and feelings that underly your attitudes. Knight of Clubs, when reversed: Interruption. Unexpected change. Quarreling. Breakup of personal relationships. Rupture. |
 | The card at the top represents how your attitude is evolving and will evolve in the future. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Stagnation. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits set by dogmatic views. Idleness. |
 | The card to the left represents how others perceive your attitude. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Lack of sacrifice. Unwillingness to make the necessary effort. Failure to give of oneself. Egotism. False prophecy. Useless sacrifice. |
 | The card at the bottom represents what you cannot confront or are hiding from yourself. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Suspicion. Slanderous gossip. Shame. Scruple. Timidity. Shady character. Reasonable fear. |
