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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Four of Cups (Luxury): Jealousy and envy. Suspicion of a loved one. Nagging doubts. |
 | 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 Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Balance of forces in conflict. Rest from struggle. |
 | 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: Mystery. Changeability. Unseen and unknown forces of the night, and unpredictable transformations from the mutable moon. Young womanhood. Feminine beauty. Ordeal and honor of childbearing. |
 | 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. Temperance: Balance. Moderation. Harmony. "Nothing in excess." Blending of opposites. Androgyny. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Staves (Dominion): A decisive, perhaps early, accomplishment. Confirmation of boldness and courage. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Queen of Coins, when reversed: A cornucopia emptied. A heart of stone. Crystalline coldness. A field barren and gone to seed. Preoccupation of wealth and security that stifles enjoyment of both. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Judgment: Resurrection and rebirth. Perfection of the body and soul. Final reward or punishment. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Ten of Staves (Oppression), when reversed: Avoidance of pain and absence of pleasure. Obscurity and domesticity. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Revenge. Excessive or violent response to a problem. Jealousy. |
