| The Two Paths spread provides insight into an important decision ahead of you, the possible outcomes, and the forces that draw you towards each of these outcomes. 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 top left card represents the first possible outcome. Seven of Clubs (Valor): Success. Gain. Overwhelming odds surmounted. Advantage. Victory. |
 | The top right card represents the second possible outcome. The Lovers: Love. Beauty. Perfection. Harmony. Trust. Beginning of a romance. Deep feeling. Optimism. Freedom of emotion. The necessity of testing or subjecting to trial. Struggle between sacred and profane love. A meaningful affair. |
 | The middle left card represents the force drawing you towards the first possible outcome. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Stagnation. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits set by dogmatic views. Idleness. |
 | The middle right card represents the force drawing you towards the second possible outcome. Page of Swords: Vigilance. Agility. Spying. A discreet person. An active youth. A lithe figure. A person adept at perceiving, discerning and uncovering the unknown or that which is less than obvious. Insight. |
 | The bottom card represents the critical factor that decides what will come to pass. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Pettiness. Impotence. Sickness. Lack of faith. Abuse of power. Succumbing to temptation. Indifference. |
