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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. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Lack of sacrifice. Unwillingness to make the necessary effort. failure to give one's self. Preoccupation with the ego. False prophecy. Useless sacrifice. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Seven of Pentacles (Assessment): Ingenuity. Growth. hard work. Progress. Successful dealings. Money. Wealth. Treasure. Gain. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Three of Pentacles (Works), when reversed: Sloppiness. Mediocrity. Lower quality. Money problems. Commonplace ideas. Lack of skill. Preoccupation. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: Treachery in the past. Difficulty. Hard work. Depressed state of mind. Disquiet. Accident. Fatality. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Swords (Peace), when reversed: Duplicity. Falsehood. Misrepresentation. Disloyalty. Dishonor. Treachery. False friends. Lies. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Knight of Pentacles, when reversed: Stagnation. Carelessness. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits from dogmatic views. Idleness. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Ten of Cups (Satiety): Home. Abode. Happiness. Joy. Pleasure. Peace. Love. Contentment. Good family life. Honor. Esteem. Virtue. Reputation. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Unsatisfactory love. False friendship. Troubled relationship. Divorce. Separation. Crossed desires. Opposition. Disunion. Misunderstanding. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Knight of Cups: An invitation or opportunity may soon arise. Arrival. Approach. Advancement. Attraction. Inducement. Appeal. Request. Challenge. Proposal. |
