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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Page of Wands, when reversed: Indecision in proceeding. Reluctance. Instability. Inability to make decisions. A gossip. Bearer of bad tidings. A person who may break one's heart. Displeasure. |
 | 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 Pentacles (Change): Difficulty in launching new projects. Difficult situations arising. New troubles. Embarrassment. Worry. Concern. |
 | 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: Satisfaction. Accomplishment. Contentment. Success. Favorable social relationships. Love. Joy. Devotion. Unselfish sentiment. Engagement. A happy marriage. Earthly happiness. The contentment derived from extending oneself toward another human being. A good friend. High spirits. Warmth. Sincerity. The rewards of a new friendship. Pleasure derived from simple things. Liberation. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Five of Wands (Strife): Unsatisfied desires. Struggle. Labor. Endeavors. Violent strife. Conflict. Obstacles. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Moon, when reversed: A minor deception recognized before any damage is done. Trifling mistakes. Overcoming bad temptations. Gain without paying the price. Taking advantage of someone. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. 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 at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Knight of Cups: An invitation or opportunity may soon arise. Arrival. Approach. Advancement. Attraction. Inducement. Appeal. Request. Challenge. Proposal. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Death, when reversed: Stagnation. Immobility. Slow changes. Partial change. Inertia. Narrowly avoiding a serious accident. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The High Priest: Mercy. Kindness. Goodness. Forgiveness. Inspiration. Compassion. Servitude. Overt reserve. Captivity to one's own ideas. Tendency to cling to ideas and principles even if outdated. A person to whom one has recourse. Conformity. A religious r spiritual leader. A person with a sense of historical importance. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: Hopeful outlook. Favorable expectations. New alliances. Affinity. Return of an old friend. Reunion. |