| 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. Six of Clubs (Victory), when reversed: Indefinite delay. Fear. Apprehension. Disloyalty. Superficial benefit. Inconclusive gain. |
 | 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. 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. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. 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 at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Falling Tower: Complete and sudden change. Breakdown of old beliefs. Abandonment of past relationships. Severing of a friendship. Changing one's opinion. Unexpected events. Bankruptcy. Downfall. Loss of stability. Loss of security. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Knight of Cups: An invitation or opportunity may soon arise. Arrival. Approach. Advancement. Attraction. Inducement. Appeal. Challenge. Proposal. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The World, when reversed: Imperfection. Failure to complete the task that one starts. Lack of vision. Disappointment. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Nine of Cups (Happiness): Success. Material attainment. Advantage. Well-being. Abundance. Good health. Difficulties surmounted. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Eight of Coins (Prudence): Apprenticeship. Craftsmanship. Quickness to learn. Candor. Modesty. Handiwork. Personal effort. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Emperor: Worldly power. Confidence. Wealth. Stability. Authority. Indomitable spirit. War-making tendencies. Father. Brother. Husband. Male influence. Domination of intelligence and reason over emotion and passion. Patriarchal figure. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Unsatisfactory love. False friendship. Troubled relationship. Divorce. Separation. Crossed desires. Opposition. Misunderstanding. |
