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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Queen of Coins, when reversed: A cornucopia emptied. A heart of stone. Crystalline coldness. A field barren and gone to seed. Preoccupation of wealth and security that stifles enjoyment of both. |
 | 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. Seven of Staves (Valor), when reversed: Embarrassment. Missed opportunities. Hesitation resulting in predicament. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Balance of forces in conflict. Rest from struggle. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Hierophant, when reversed: Dogmatic beliefs. Spiritual authoritarianism. Enfeebled philosophizing. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Separation. Dissolution. Unhappy love. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Page of Staves, when reversed: An unstable, indecisive and perhaps malicious person. A heartbreaker, gossiper, or bringer of bad news. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Determination and resolve. Independent resolution to move ahead with eyes open. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Tower, when reversed: Disaster avoided. Dramatic rescue. False alarm. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Lovers: Romantic passion. Amorous attachment. The stages of love: discovery, attraction, pursuit, flirtation, courtship and consummation. The gifts of Aphrodite: beauty, youth, dalliance and delight. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Three of Cups (Abundance): Rescue from difficulty. Comfort in apprehension. A strange but beautiful occurrence. |
