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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Three of Cups (Abundance): Resolution of a problem. Conclusion. Solace. Healing. Satisfactory result. Partial fulfillment. Compromise. |
 | 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 Empress, when reversed: Vacillation. Inaction. Lack of interest. Lack of concentration. Indecision. Delay in accomplishment or progress. Anxiety. Frittering away of resources. Loss of material possessions. Infertility. Infidelity. Vanity. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Fool: Beginning of adventure. Enthusiasm. New opportunities beckon. Unlimited possibilities. Pleasure. Passion. Rashness. Obsession. Mania. Folly. Thoughtlessness. Lack of discipline. Immaturity. Frivolity. Delirium. Spontaneity. Levity. Unrestrained excess. Infatuation. Indiscretion. Tendency to start a project without carefully considering all the details. Reluctance to listen to advice. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Queen of Pentacles: Prosperity and well-being. Wealth. Abundance. Luxury. Opulence. Extreme comfort. Generosity. Security. Liberty. Magnificence. Grace. Dignity. A rich person who is generous and charitable. A noble soul. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Hermit: Counsel. Solicitude. Inner strength. Self-illumination. Prudence. Discretion. Caution. Vigilance. Patience. Circumspection. Self-denial. Withdrawal. Under certain circumstances, this card also represents recession and regression. Desertion. Annulment. A loner or person incapable of interaction with another person. Fear of discovery. Failure to face facts. Possessor of secrets. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Eight of Wands (Swiftness), when reversed: Thorns of dispute. Jealousy. Harassment. Discord. Stagnation. Domestic quarrels. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Lovers, when reversed: Failure to meet the test. Unreliability. Separation. Frustration in love and marriage. Interference by others. Fickleness. Untrustworthiness. Unwise plans. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: Treachery in the past. Difficulty. Hard work. Depressed state of mind. Disquiet. Accident. Fatality. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Activity. Circumspection. Precaution. Economy. Guarded advancement. Desire to recover what is lost. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: Hopeful outlook. Favorable expectations. New alliances. Affinity. Return of an old friend. Reunion. |
