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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. King of Swords, when reversed: Abuse of power. Tyranny. Cruelty. The empty striving for control. A failed attempt at mastery. |
 | 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 Tower: Comeuppance. Setback. Disaster. Arrogance of pride cast down by Providence. Unforeseen event. Calamity. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Queen of Cups, when reversed: A melodramatic scene stealer. A sentimental hypochondriac. A person prey to wild and shifting emotional fancies. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Three of Staves (Virtue): Achievement attained after a long chase. A rare and glowing prize. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Emperor: Worldly authority. Professional success. Social power. The life of action and decision, especially in politics and business. Patriarch, clan leader, and pater familias. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Nine of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: Misleading freedom. Refusal to cleave to others. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Two of Staves (Dominion), when reversed: Wavering in the charge ahead. Victories delayed. Stalemate. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Equanimity. Suspension of conflict. Balance of power. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Star, when reversed: Fleeting peace. Melancholy. Pensiveness. |
