| 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. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Fantasy. Imagination. Daydreams. Foolish whims. Wishful thinking. Illusionary success. |
 | 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. Ace of Clubs: Creation. Beginning. Invention. Start of an undertaking. Fortune. Enterprise. Gain. Inheritance. Birth of a child. Beginning of a meaningful experience. An adventure. Escapade. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Six of Swords (Science): A trip or journey. Headstrong attempts to overcome difficulties. Expedient manner. Success after anxiety. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Chariot: Adversity, possible already overcome. Conflicting influences. Turmoil. Vengeance. Success. Possibly a voyage or journey. Escape. Rushing to a decision. Need to pay attention to details. Urgency to gain control of one's emotions. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Three of Clubs (Virtue): Practical knowledge. Business acumen. Enterprise. Negotiation. Trade. Commerce. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Fool: Thoughtlessness. Folly. Extravagance. Lack of discipline. Immaturity. Irrationality. Insecurity. Frivolity. Delirium. Frenzy. Enthusiasm. Naiveté. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Queen of Cups: A warm-hearted and fair person. Beloved and adored. Good friend and mother. Devoted wife. Practical. Honest. Loving and intelligent. Gift of vision. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. King of Clubs, when reversed: Severity. Austerity. Excessive and exaggerated ideas. Dogmatic. Deliberate. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: Treachery in the past. Difficulty. Hard work. Depression. Disquiet. Accident. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Four of Cups (Luxury), when reversed: New possibilities. New relationships. New approaches to old problems. New knowledge. |
