| The Relationship spread provides insight into the interaction between two people or entities. It is the spread of choice for questions about partnerships, be they in romance or business. 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 at the top left represents how you see yourself. Eight of Clubs (Swiftness): Swift activity. Sudden progress or movement. Speed. Hastily made decisions. Too rapid advancement. |
 | The card at the top right represents how you see your partner. Four of Cups (Luxury), when reversed: New possibilities. New relationships. New approaches to old problems. New knowledge. |
 | The card in the center left represents how you feel about your partner. The Star: Hope. Faith. Inspiration. Bright prospects. Mixing of the past and present. Optimism. Insight. Good omen. Spiritual love. Astrological influence. Fulfillment. Pleasure. The proper balance of desire and work, hope and effort, love and expression. |
 | The card in the center right represents what stands between you and your partner. Ten of Swords (Ruin), when reversed: Benefit. Profit. Temporary gain. Improvement. Passing success. Momentary advantage. |
 | The card in the lower left represents how your partner sees you. 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 in the lower right represents what your partner feels about you. Eight of Swords (Interference): Crisis. Conflict. Domination. Imprisonment. Turmoil. Bad news. Criticism. Sickness. Calumny. |
 | The card in the center represents the present status or challenge of the relationship. The Hanged Man: Life in suspension. Transition. Change. Reversal of the mind and of one's way of life. Apathy and dullness. Abandonment. Renunciation. The changes of life forces. The period of respite between significant events. Sacrifice. Repentance. Readjustment. Regeneration. The approach of new life forces. |
