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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), when reversed: Equanimity. Suspension of conflict. Balance of power. |
 | 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. Strength: Strength and fortitude. Moral resolve. Triumph over base instincts. Mens sana in corpore sana (Sound mind in a sound body). |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. 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 bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: New friends and renewal of old friendships. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ten of Coins (Wealth): Prosperity. Tranquility. Family affection. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. 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 second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Lovers: Romantic passion. Amorous attachment. The stages of love: discovery, attraction, pursuit, flirtation, courtship and consummation. The gifts of Aphrodite: beauty, youth, dalliance and delight. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Emperor: Worldly authority. Professional success. Social power. The life of action and decision, especially in politics and business. Patriarch, clan leader, and pater familias. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Fraudulent emotion. A charming, but irresponsible person. |
