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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Ten of Coins (Wealth), when reversed: Risk. Future in doubt. Gambling with one's well being. |
 | 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 Swords (Interference), when reversed: The lingering presence of a betrayal. |
 | 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), when reversed: Determination and resolve. Independent resolution to move ahead with eyes open. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Justice, when reversed: Justice miscarried or delayed. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Three of Staves (Virtue): Achievement attained after a long chase. A rare and glowing prize. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. King of Staves: A renaissance man, practical and imaginative, active and contemplative, forceful and chivalrous. Appreciation of the lessons and pleasures of life. Worldliness in the best sense. An intellectual, an artist or an inventor. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Hanged Man: Sacrifice. Vigilance. Martyrlike forbearance. Suspension or paralysis of the soul. A mind divided and undecided. Stasis and constraint. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Fool, when reversed: A false step. Impetuous beginning. Rash and irrational behavior. Childishness. Bacchic intoxication, oblivion and violence. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. King of Cups, when reversed: An ineffectual, unsteady person, talented but emotionally at sea. |
