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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Ace of Wands, when reversed: False start. Cloudy outlook. Unrealized goal. Decadence. Empty existence. Vexation. Cancellation of plans. |
 | 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. The World: Completion. Perfection. Recognition. Honors. Ultimate change. The end result of all efforts. Success. Assurance. Synthesis. Fulfillment. Triumph in undertakings. The rewards that come from hard work. The path of liberation. Eternal life. Admiration of others. Inheritance. This is a very favorable card, especially if surrounded by other favorable cards. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Sun, when reversed: Unhappiness. Loneliness. Possibly a broken engagement or marriage. Canceled plans. Triumph delayed although not necessarily completely lost. Clouded future. Lack of friendship. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Nine of Wands (Strength), when reversed: Obstacles. Adversity. Problems. Delays. Barriers to overcome. Ill health. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Queen of Swords, when reversed: Narrow-minded. Maliciousness. Bigotry. Deceitfulness. Vengefulness. Prudishness. A treacherous enemy. An ill-tempered person. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Excessive pleasures. Overabundance. Superfluity. Loss of prestige. Delays. Unappreciation. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Five of Wands (Strife), when reversed: Trickery. Contradictions. Complexity. Involvement. Caution against indecision. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Knight of Swords, when reversed: Incapacity. Imprudence. Dispute or ruin due to a woman. Impulsive mistakes. Conceited fool. Disunion. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Wheel of Fortune, when reversed: Failure. Ill luck. Broken sequence. Unexpected bad fate. Interruption or inconsistency due to unexpected events. Outside influences not contemplated. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Temperance, when reversed: Discord. Disunion. Conflict of interest. Hostility. Inability to work with others. Difficulty in understanding others. Impatience. Frustration. |
