| 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. Nine of Clubs (Strength): Expectation of difficulties and changes. Anticipation. Hidden enemies. Deception. Discipline. Order. A pause in a current struggle. |
 | 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. Justice, when reversed: Bias. False accusations. Bigotry. Severity in judgment. Intolerance. Unfairness. Abuse. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Queen of Cups, when reversed: Dishonesty. Unreliability. Vice. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Eight of Clubs (Swiftness): Swift activity. Sudden progress or movement. Speed. Hastily made decisions. Too rapid advancement. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. King of Clubs, when reversed: Severity. Austerity. Excessive and exaggerated ideas. Dogmatic. Deliberate. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Strength: Strength. Courage. Conviction. Energy. Defiance. Action. Confidence. Zeal. Matter over mind or mind over matter. |
 | 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. Four of Swords (Truce): Respite. Rest after illness. Repose. Replenishment. Solitude. Exile. Retreat. Abandonment. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Magician: Originality. Creativity. Imagination. Spontaneity. Self-confidence, Ingenuity, Flexibility, Masterfullness, Self-control. Deception. Sleight of hand. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Queen of Coins, when reversed: False prosperity. Suspense. Suspicion. Responsibilities neglected. Distrustful person. Far of failure. |
