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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Seven of Pentacles (Assessment): Ingenuity. Growth. hard work. Progress. Successful dealings. Money. Wealth. Treasure. Gain. |
 | 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. Nine of Wands (Strength), when reversed: Obstacles. Adversity. Problems. Delays. Barriers to overcome. Ill health. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Two of Wands (Dominion): Mature individual. Ruler. Attainment of goals and needs. Boldness. Courage in undertakings. A dominant personality. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Excessive pleasures. Overabundance. Superfluity. Loss of prestige. Delays. Unappreciation. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. 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 right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Empress, when reversed: Vacillation. Inaction. Lack of interest. Lack of concentration. Indecision. Delay in accomplishment or progress. Anxiety. Frittering away of resources. Loss of material possessions. Infertility. Infidelity. Vanity. |
 | 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. Ace of Swords, when reversed: Debacle. Tyranny. Disaster. Self-destruction. Violent temper. Embarrassment. Obstacle. Infertility. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Distraction. Confusion. Disorder. Error. Mistake. Incompatibility. Mental anxieties. Loss. Alienation. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Eight of Cups (Indolence): Discontinuance of effort. Disappointment. Abandonment of previous plans. Shyness. Modesty. Abandoned success. |
