| 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! |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/russian/r/r/r25.jpg) | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Excessive pleasures. Overabundance. Superfluity. Loss of prestige. Delays. Lack of appreciation. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/russian/r/r20.jpg) | 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. The Sun: Satisfaction. Accomplishment. Contentment. Success. Favorable relationships. Love. Joy. Devotion. Unselfish sentiment. Engagement. A happy marriage. Pleasure in daily existence. A good friend. High spirits. Warmth. Sincerity. Pleasures derived from simple things. Achievement in the arts. Liberation. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/russian/r/r48.jpg) | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Knight of Coins: A mature and responsible person. Reliable. Methodical. Patient. Persistent. Ability to conclude a task. Laborious. Organized. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/russian/r/r52.jpg) | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Two of Swords (Peace): Balanced force. Harmony. Firmness. Concord. Offsetting factors. Stalemate. Affection. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/russian/r/r78.jpg) | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. King of Clubs: An honest and conscientious person. Mature. Wise. Devoted. Friendly. Sympathetic. Educated. A gentleman. Generally married. Fatherly. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/russian/r/r68.jpg) | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Four of Clubs (Completion): Romance. Society. Harmony. Newly acquired prosperity. Tranquility. The fruits of labor. Rest after strife. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/russian/r/r/r14.jpg) | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Death, when reversed: Stagnation. Immobility. Slow changes. Partial change. Inertia. Narrowly avoiding a serious accident. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/russian/r/r/r49.jpg) | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Queen of Coins, when reversed: False prosperity. Suspense. Suspicion. Responsibilities neglected. Distrustful person. Far of failure. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/russian/r/r/r45.jpg) | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Roguery. Danger. Storms. Bad faith. Possible loss of a valued friendship or a treasured possession. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/russian/r/r12.jpg) | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Justice: Reasonableness. Justice Proper balance. Harmony. Equity. Righteousness. Virtue. Honor. Virginity. Just reward. The eventual outcome, whether favorable or unfavorable, will be truly fair to the person concerned. Equilibrium. Poise. Impartiality. |