| 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 Moon: Deception. Twilight. Obscurity. Intuition. Disillusionment. Danger. Bad influence. Ulterior motives. False friends. Selfishness. Deceit. Craftiness. Disgrace. Slander. Libel. Superficiality. Unknown enemies. |
 | 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. Two of Coins (Change): Difficulty in launching new projects. Difficult stations. New troubles. Embarrassment. |
 | 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): Unsatisfied desires. Struggle. Labor. Violent strife. Obstacles. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Subtlety. Artifice. Trickery. A sly and cunning person. A person capable of swindling. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Roguery. Danger. Storms. Bad faith. Possible loss of a valued friendship or a treasured possession. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. Kindness. Gratification. Gifts. Material gain. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Temperance, when reversed: Discord. Conflict of interest. Hostility. Inability to work with others. Difficulty in understanding others. Impatience. Sterility. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Lovers, when reversed: Failure to meet the test. Unreliability. Separation. Frustration in love and marriage. Interference. Fickleness. Unwise plans. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Fantasy. Imagination. Daydreams. Foolish whims. Wishful thinking. Illusionary success. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ten of Clubs (Oppression), when reversed: Difficulties. Intrigues. A traitor. Deceiver. Subterfuge. Some losses will occur. |
