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| The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. The Magician, when reversed: Weakness of will. Ineptitude. Insecurity. Disquiet. Lack of imagination. Willpower applied to evil ends. |
| 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. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Change. Alteration. Erosion. Instability. Sterility. Unrequited love. Clouded joy. False heart. Inconsistency. |
| 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. Queen of Cups, when reversed: Inconsistency of honor. Possible immorality. Dishonesty. Unreliability. Vice. |
| The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ace of Swords, when reversed: Debacle. Tyranny. Disaster. Self-destruction. Violent temper. Embarrassment. Obstacle. Infertility. |
| The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Eight of Wands (Swiftness): Swift activity. Sudden progress or movement. Speed. Hastily made decisions. Too rapid advancement. |
| The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Justice, when reversed: Bias. False accusations. Bigotry. Severity in judgment. Intolerance. Unfairness. Abuse. |
| The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. King of Pentacles, when reversed: Corruption. Using any means to achieve the desired end. Vice. Avarice. Unfaithfulness. An old and vicious man. Peril. Danger. Thriftlessness. |
| The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Four of Cups (Luxury): Wariness. Aversion. Disgust. Disappointment. Unhappiness. Bitter experience. Stationary period in one's life. |
| The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ace of Wands, when reversed: False start. Cloudy outlook. Unrealized goal. Decadence. Empty existence. Vexation. Cancellation of plans. |