| 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. Three of Coins (Works): Great skill in trade or work. Mastery. Perfection. Artistic ability. Dignity. Renown. Rank. Power. |
 | 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. Queen of Clubs, when reversed: Jealousy. Deceit. Possible infidelity. Unstable emotions. Fickleness. Resistance. Opposition. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Four of Coins (Power): Love of material wealth. Hoarder. Usurer. Skinflint. Inability to share. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. King of Cups, when reversed: Artistic temperament. Double dealing. Scandal. Loss. Ruin. Injustice. A crafty person without virtue. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Seven of Clubs (Valor), when reversed: Consternation Anxiety. Embarrassment. Hesitancy causing losses. Perplexity. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Ten of Cups (Satiety): Home. Joy. Pleasure. Peace. Love. Contentment. Good family. Honor. Esteem. Virtue. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Knight of Swords: Bravery. Skill. Capacity. Strength and dash. Heroic action. Opposition and war. Impetuous and fearless rush into the unknown. A master in the art of action and warfare. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Nine of Clubs (Strength): Expectation of difficulties and changes. Anticipation. Hidden enemies. Deception. Discipline. Order. A pause in a current struggle. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Lovers, when reversed: Failure to meet the test. Unreliability. Separation. Frustration in love and marriage. Interference. Fickleness. Unwise plans. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Magician: Originality. Creativity. Imagination. Spontaneity. Self-confidence, Ingenuity, Flexibility, Masterfullness, Self-control. Deception. Sleight of hand. |
