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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Four of Coins (Power): Lustful or greedy pursuit of someone or something. Irrational action. Unreasonable desire for wealth. |
 | 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. Two of Coins (Change), when reversed: Admirable flexibility. Agility. Expertise. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Justice, when reversed: Justice miscarried or delayed. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Ten of Coins (Wealth): Prosperity. Tranquility. Family affection. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. 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 at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. 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 at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Seven of Staves (Valor): Splendid award or valuable prize earned by one's wits, and by tricks and counter moves. |
 | 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. The Devil, when reversed: Irresponsible pleasures. Prankishness. Childish panic. Undignified behavior. Fare baccano, to "paint the town." |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Moon, when reversed: Gradual clarity. New hope. Light of dawn. |
