| 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. Death, when reversed: Stagnation. Immobility. Slow changes. Partial change. Inertia. Narrowly avoiding a serious accident. |
 | 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. Seven of Swords (Futility), when reversed: Arguments. Uncertain counsel or advice. Circumspection. Slander. Babbling. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Ace of Coins, when reversed: Prosperity without happiness. Misused wealth. Wasted money. Corruption by money. Miserliness. Greed. Fool's gold. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. King of Swords: An active and determined person. Experienced. Authoritative. Controlled. Commanding. A professional man. Highly analytical person. Justness. Force. Superiority. A person having many ideas, thoughts and designs. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Five of Clubs (Strife), when reversed: Trickery. Contradictions. Complexity. Involvement. Caution against indecision. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Knight of Clubs, when reversed: Interruption. Unexpected change. Quarreling. Breakup of personal relationships. Rupture. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Seven of Clubs (Valor), when reversed: Consternation Anxiety. Embarrassment. Hesitancy causing losses. Perplexity. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Moon, when reversed: A minor deception recognized before damage is done. Trifling mistakes. Overcoming bad temptation. Gain without paying the price. Taking advantage of someone. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. 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 at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Eight of Swords (Interference): Crisis. Conflict. Domination. Imprisonment. Turmoil. Bad news. Criticism. Sickness. Calumny. |
