| 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. Two of Coins (Change), when reversed: Literary ability. Agility in handling matters. Simulated enjoyment. Enforced gaiety. Letter. Message. |
 | 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. Judgment: Atonement. Judgment. The need to repent and forgive. The moment in which to account for the manner in which we have used our opportunities. Rejuvenation. Rebirth. Improvement. Development. Promotion. The desire for immortality. Legal judgment in one's favor. One should carefully consider how one's present actions affects other persons. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. 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 at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Emperor, when reversed: Immaturity. Ineffectiveness. Indecision. Inability. Weakness of character. Failure to control petty emotions. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Three of Coins (Works): Great skill in trade or work. Mastery. Perfection. Artistic ability. Dignity. Renown. Rank. Power. |
 | 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. Ten of Swords (Ruin), when reversed: Benefit. Profit. Temporary gain. Improvement. Passing success. Momentary advantage. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Ten of Cups (Satiety): Home. Joy. Pleasure. Peace. Love. Contentment. Good family. Honor. Esteem. Virtue. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Absence. Sorrow. Disappointment. Strife. Removal. Dispersion. Diversion. Opposition. Separation. Delay. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Eight of Coins (Prudence), when reversed: Lack of ambition. Vanity. Conceit. Disillusionment. Usury. Hypocrisy. Flattery. Intrigue. |
