| 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. Seven of Clubs (Valor): Success. Gain. Overwhelming odds surmounted. Advantage. Victory. |
 | 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. Five of Coins (Worry), when reversed: Reversal of bad trend. New interest in matters. Opposition to further gain. Suspense and delay. Spendthrift. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Six of Clubs (Victory): Conquest. Triumph. Good news. Advancement. Expectation. Desires realized as a result of efforts. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Knight of Cups: An invitation or opportunity may soon arise. Arrival. Approach. Advancement. Attraction. Inducement. Appeal. Challenge. Proposal. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ten of Coins (Wealth), when reversed: Bad odds. Possible loss. Hazard. Robbery. Loss of inheritance. Dissipation. Gambling. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Chariot, when reversed: Failure. To lose at the last minute something otherwise in your grasp. Sudden collapse of plans. Overwhelmed. Failure to face reality. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Devil: Ravage. Bondage. Malevolence. Subservience. Downfall. Weird experience. Bad outside influence or advice. Black magic. Unexpected failure. Inability to realize goals. Violence. Shock. Fatality. Self-punishment. Temptation to evil. Self-destruction. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Five of Clubs (Strife), when reversed: Trickery. Contradictions. Complexity. Involvement. Caution against indecision. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Ten of Swords (Ruin): Ruin. Pain Affliction. Anguish. Desolation. Misfortune. Disappointment. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Unsatisfactory love. False friendship. Troubled relationship. Divorce. Separation. Crossed desires. Opposition. Misunderstanding. |
