| 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. Three of Coins (Works): Great skill in trade or work. Mastery. Perfection. Artistic ability. Dignity. Renown. Rank. Power. |
 | 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. Three of Cups (Abundance): Resolution of a problem. Conclusion. Solace. Healing. Satisfactory result. Fulfillment. Compromise. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The High Priestess, when reversed: Ignorance. Shortsightedness. Selfishness. Passion. Physical ardor. Acceptance of superficial knowledge. Bad judgment. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Empress: Feminine progress. Fruitfulness. Accomplishment. Mother. Sister. Wife. Marriage. Children. Feminine influences. Ability to motivate others. Practicality. Intuition. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Sun, when reversed: Unhappiness. Loneliness. Possibly a broken engagement or marriage. Canceled plans. Triumph delayed although not necessarily completely lost. Clouded future. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. 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 base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Ace of Clubs: Creation. Beginning. Invention. Start of an undertaking. Fortune. Enterprise. Gain. Inheritance. Birth of a child. Beginning of a meaningful experience. An adventure. Escapade. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Queen of Coins: Prosperity and well-being. Abundance. Opulence. Extreme comfort. Generosity. Security. Liberty. Magnificence. Grace. Dignity. A rich person but generous and charitable. A noble soul. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Queen of Cups: A warm-hearted and fair person. Beloved and adored. Good friend and mother. Devoted wife. Practical. Honest. Loving and intelligent. Gift of vision. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Stagnation. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits set by dogmatic views. Idleness. |
