| 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 Tendency to cling to outdated ideas and principles.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. Four of Cups (Luxury): Weariness. Aversion. Disgust. Disappointment. Bitter experience. Stationary period in life. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Five of Clubs (Strife), when reversed: Trickery. Contradictions. Complexity. Involvement. Caution against indecision. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The World, when reversed: Imperfection. Failure to complete the task that one starts. Lack of vision. Disappointment. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Four of Clubs (Completion): Romance. Society. Harmony. Newly acquired prosperity. Tranquility. The fruits of labor. Rest after strife. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Fool, when reversed: Bad decision. Indecision. Apathy. Hesitation. Negligence. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Stagnation. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits set by dogmatic views. Idleness. |
 | 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. King of Coins, when reversed: Corruption. Using any means to achieve the desired end. Vice. Avarice. Unfaithfulness. An old and vicious man. Peril. Thriftlessness. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Five of Swords (Defeat): Conquest. Defeat. Destruction of others. Degradation. Adversary may arise. Revocation. Infamy. Dishonor. |
