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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Seven of Swords (Futility), when reversed: Arguments. Quarrels. Uncertain council or advice. Circumspection. Slander. Babbling. |
 | 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. Two of Wands (Dominion): Mature individual. Ruler. Attainment of goals and needs. Boldness. Courage in undertakings. A dominant personality. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Page of Cups, when reversed: Inclination. Deviation. Susceptibility. Temporary distraction. Seduction. A flatterer. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Queen of Wands: A sympathetic and understanding person. Friendly, loving, honorable and chaste person. Practicality. Feminine charm and grace. Capacity for meaningful expression and love. Gracious hostess. Sincere interest in others. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ten of Swords (Ruin): Ruin. Pain. Affliction. Sadness. Mental anguish. Desolation. Tears. Misfortune. Trouble. Disappointment. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Five of Swords (Defeat), when reversed: Uncertain outlook. Chance of loss or defeat. Weakness. Possible misfortune befalling a friend. Seduction. Burial. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Rejuvenation: Atonement. Judgment. The need to repent and forgive. The moment to account for the manner in which we have used our opportunities. Rejuvenation. Rebirth. Improvement. Development. Promotion. Effort that ends in just reward. The desire for immortality. Legal judgment. One should carefully consider the effects of present actions on other persons. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Four of Swords (Truce): Respite. Rest after illness. Repose. Replenishment. Solitude. Exile. retreat. Temporary seclusion. Abandonment. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Tower, when reversed: Continued oppression. Following old ways. Living in a rut. Inability to effect any worthwhile change. Entrapment in an unhappy situation. Imprisonment. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Four of Cups (Luxury), when reversed: New possibilities. New relationships. New approaches to old problems. New acquaintance. New knowledge. |
