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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. The Fool, when reversed: A false step. Impetuous beginning. Rash and irrational behavior. Childishness. Bacchic intoxication, oblivion and violence. |
 | 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 World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | 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 Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. 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 left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ace of Cups: The free reign of the heart in overflowing joy and abundant love. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The High Priestess, when reversed: Obfuscation. Mumbo jumbo. Heresy. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Justice, when reversed: Justice miscarried or delayed. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Five of Staves (Strife), when reversed: A cautious step ahead without the aid of others. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Six of Cups (Pleasure): Regret and nostalgia for a time past or a love lost. Disillusionment. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Living in a world of fantasy and illusion. Unrealistic and vain hopes. Dependence on external and even supernatural aid. |
