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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Determination and resolve. Independent resolution to move ahead with eyes open. |
 | 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. Five of Cups (Disappointment): Serious, but not irreversible mistake. A betrayal born of lack of faith. Beauty found and lost, where ugliness was expected. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Knight of Coins: A responsible and hardworking young person, efficient and persevering. An organizer, cataloguer, and pathfinder. A person attached to the realities of life, but with a quixotic streak. A person who is serious yet quick to laugh. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Eight of Swords (Interference): Emotional disaster. Loss of a beloved person or a valued situation. A sadness that creates a new strength and resolve. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Six of Staves (Victory): Triumph over great difficulties. A glorious victory. "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Four of Staves (Completion): Calm, pleasurable and perhaps amorous interlude. A playful balance of opposites, like the exchange made by Herakles and Queen Omphale. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Two of Cups (Love): The flower of first love, of love at first sight. The bond between two people, invisible but formidable. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Hermit, when reversed: Barrenness. Loneliness. Cynicism. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Tower: Comeuppance. Setback. Disaster. Arrogance of pride cast down by Providence. Unforeseen event. Calamity. |
