| 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 Hierophant: Ritualism. Mercy. Kindness. Forgiveness. Inspiration. Compassion. Servitude. Inactivity. Timidity. Captivity to ones own ideas. Tendency to cling to outdated ideas and principles. Conformity. A religious or spiritual leader. |
 | 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. Eight of Cups (Indolence): Discontinuance of effort. Disappointment. Abandonment of previous plans. Shyness. Modesty. Abandoned success. |
 | 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 Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Distraction. Confusion. Disorder. Error. Mistake. Incompatibility. Anxiety. Loss. Alienation. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. King of Coins: An experience and successful leader. A person of character and intelligence. Business acumen. Mathematical ability. Loyal friend. Reliable marriage partner. Wise investment. Ability to acquire money and valuable possessions. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Wheel of Fortune: Destiny. Fortune. Fate. Outcome. Culmination. Approaching the end of a problem. Good or bad luck, depending on influences of nearby cards. Inevitability. The Wheel suggests the course of event from beginning to end. Advancement for better or worse. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Swords (Peace): Balanced force. Harmony. Firmness. Concord. Offsetting factors. Stalemate. Affection. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Two of Coins (Change): Difficulty in launching new projects. Difficult stations. New troubles. Embarrassment. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Page of Coins: Deep concentration and application. Scholarship. Reflection. Desire for new ideas. A do-gooder. Bearer of news. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Setbacks in material matters. Opposition to further gain. Suspense and delay. Spendthrift. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ace of Coins, when reversed: Prosperity without happiness. Misused wealth. Wasted money. Corruption by money. Miserliness. Greed. Fool's gold. |
