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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Queen of Staves: A person of sunny disposition, accomplished, graceful and gracious. A patroness or adept of the fine arts and sciences. A wedding of intelligence and creativity, giving flower in fruitfulness. |
 | 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. Ace of Coins: Prosperity. Security. Well-being. Material riches and spiritual richness. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Living in a world of fantasy and illusion. Unrealistic and vain hopes. Dependence on external and even supernatural aid. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Five of Cups (Disappointment): Serious, but not irreversible mistake. A betrayal born of lack of faith. Beauty found and lost, where ugliness was expected. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Page of Cups, when reversed: Emotional excess. Distraction. Seduction. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Conflict of two mighty forces for the possession or mastery of something or someone. A dangerous triangle. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Seven of Coins (Assessment), when reversed: Unwise decision. Stagnation. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Tower, when reversed: Disaster avoided. Dramatic rescue. False alarm. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Revenge. Excessive or violent response to a problem. Jealousy. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Page of Coins: An intelligent and sensible young person. Dependable and practical person who yet hides mysterious corners of himself and hoards secret treasures. An admirer of the patterns of heavens, the makeup of nature, or the language of numbers. |
