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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | 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. Three of Coins (Works), when reversed: Imbalance. Imperfection. Mediocrity. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Two of Coins (Change): Unusual turn of events. Unexpected difficulties. Untried emotions. Uncharacteristic behavior. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Revenge. Excessive or violent response to a problem. Jealousy. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Five of Coins (Worry): Impoverishment and barrenness. Yearning for one absent. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Eight of Staves (Swiftness), when reversed: Bewilderment. Awe. Temporary immobility. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. King of Swords, when reversed: Abuse of power. Tyranny. Cruelty. The empty striving for control. A failed attempt at mastery. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Death: Death. Loss. Death and rebirth. End of an old situation and the beginning of a new one. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Two of Swords (Peace): Friendship, especially between student and teacher or younger and older. The adventure and excitement of childhood and adolescence. |
 | 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. |
