| The Relationship spread provides insight into the interaction between two people or entities. It is the spread of choice for questions about partnerships, be they in romance or business. 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 at the top left represents how you see yourself. Ten of Clubs (Oppression): Pressure. Problems soon to be resolved. Striving to meet a goal or to maintain a certain level or position. Possibly using power for selfish ends. |
| The card at the top right represents how you see your partner. Nine of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: Mistakes. Material loss. Imperfections. Misplaced trust. False freedom. Opposition. Differences. |
| The card in the center left represents how you feel about your partner. The Chariot, when reversed: Failure. To lose at the last minute something otherwise in your grasp. Sudden collapse of plans. Overwhelmed. Failure to face reality. |
| The card in the center right represents what stands between you and your partner. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Setbacks in material matters. Opposition to further gain. Suspense and delay. Spendthrift. |
| The card in the lower left represents how your partner sees you. Temperance: Moderation. Temperance. Patience. Accomplishment through self-control and frugality. Accommodation. Harmony. The mixing or bringing together in perfect union. Management. Fusion, Adjustment. Good influence. Consolidation. |
| The card in the lower right represents what your partner feels about you. Death: Transformation. Clearing away the old to make way for the new. Unexpected change, Loss. Alteration. Abrupt change of the old self though not necessarily physical death. The end of a familiar situation or friendship. Financial loss. A new era. Illness, possibly death. |
| The card in the center represents the present status or challenge of the relationship. 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. |