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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
 | 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. King of Staves, when reversed: Talent turned to pomposity. Complacency. Egocentricity. Provincial attitude. Sophistry which masks lack of principle of conviction. |
 | 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 Cups (Love): The flower of first love, of love at first sight. The bond between two people, invisible but formidable. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Hermit, when reversed: Barrenness. Loneliness. Cynicism. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Seven of Staves (Valor): Splendid award or valuable prize earned by one's wits, and by tricks and counter moves. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Nine of Staves (Strength), when reversed: Barriers, difficulties. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Love unsatisfied or unrequited. Love trickling away, eroded by time, thoughtlessness and selfishness. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Six of Coins (Success), when reversed: Refusal to help others. Pomposity. Stinginess. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Knight of Swords, when reversed: Opinionated person who is too quick to condemn others. Bigotry. Action without forethought. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Knight of Cups: A person of turbulent, poetic, romantic cast. An opportunity or favorable event in the near future. Deep feeling transformed into verse, music or visions. |
