| 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. King of Swords: An active and determined person. Experienced. Authoritative. Controlled. Commanding. A professional man. Highly analytical person. Justness. Force. Superiority. A person having many ideas, thoughts and designs. |
 | 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 Swords (Science): A trip or journey. Headstrong attempts to overcome difficulties. Expedient manner. Success after anxiety. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Effort continued until full success is attained. Festivity. Gaiety. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Desire. Determination. Strong willpower. A goal nearly attained. Intelligent choice. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Knight of Swords, when reversed: Incapacity. Imprudence. Dispute or ruin over a woman. Impulsive mistakes. Conceited fool. Simplicity. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. Kindness. Gratification. Gifts. Material gain. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Temperance, when reversed: Discord. Conflict of interest. Hostility. Inability to work with others. Difficulty in understanding others. Impatience. Sterility. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The High Priestess: Wisdom. Sound judgment. Common sense. Serenity. Objectivity. Penetration. Foresight. Intuition. Perception. Self-reliance. Emotionlessness. Platonic relationships. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Ten of Clubs (Oppression), when reversed: Difficulties. Intrigues. A traitor. Deceiver. Subterfuge. Some losses will occur. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Justice, when reversed: Bias. False accusations. Bigotry. Severity in judgment. Intolerance. Unfairness. Abuse. |
