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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. King of Swords: An active and determined person. Experience. Authority. Control. A professional person. Sometime proficient in his field. Highly analytical person. Superiority. A person having many ideas, thoughts, and designs. |
 | 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. Eight of Pentacles (Prudence): Apprenticeship. Craftsmanship. A person who learns quickly. Candor. Frankness. Modesty. Handiwork. Personal effort. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Six of Pentacles (Success), when reversed: Avarice. Selfishness. Envy. Jealousy. Ungiving of one's self. Bad debts. Unpaid loans. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The World, when reversed: Imperfection. Failure to complete the task one starts. Lack of vision. Disappointment. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: Hopeful outlook. Favorable expectations. New alliances. Affinity. Return of an old friend. Reunion. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Knight of Swords, when reversed: Incapacity. Imprudence. Dispute or ruin due to a woman. Impulsive mistakes. Conceited fool. Disunion. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Seven of Wands (Valor): Success. Gain. Overcoming obstacles and challenges. Advantage. Victory. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Absence. Disappointment. Strife. Removal. Dispersion. Diversion. Opposition. Separation. Delay. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Five of Swords (Defeat), when reversed: Uncertain outlook. Chance of loss or defeat. Weakness. Possible misfortune befalling a friend. Seduction. Burial. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Four of Pentacles (Power): Love of material wealth. Hoarder. Usurer. Skinflint. Miser. Ungenerous person. Inability to share. |
