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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Page of Pentacles: Deep concentration and application. Study. Scholarship. Reflection. Respect for knowledge. Desire for learning and new ideas. A do-gooder. Bearer of news. |
 | 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 Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Desire. Determination. Strong willpower. A goal attained. Intelligent choice. Desire. Will. Resolution. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. King of Cups, when reversed: Artistic temperament. Double-dealing. Dishonesty. Scandal. Loss. Ruin. Injustice. A crafty person without virtue. Shiftiness in dealings. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Four of Wands (Completion), when reversed: Loss of full tranquility. Unfulfilled romance. Insecurity. Tarnished beauty. Incomplete happiness. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Knight of Cups: An invitation or opportunity may soon arise. Arrival. Approach. Advancement. Attraction. Inducement. Appeal. Request. Challenge. Proposal. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The World: Completion. Perfection. Recognition. Honors. Ultimate change. The end result of all efforts. Success. Assurance. Synthesis. Fulfillment. Triumph in undertakings. The rewards that come from hard work. The path of liberation. Eternal life. Admiration of others. Inheritance. This is a very favorable card, especially if surrounded by other favorable cards. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Hermit, when reversed: Imprudence. Hastiness. Rashness. Prematurely. Foolish acts. Incorrect advice. failure resulting from inactivity. Overprudence resulting in unnecessary delay. Immaturity. Excessive isolation. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Ace of Pentacles, when reversed: Prosperity without happiness. Misused wealth. Wasted money. Corruption by money. Miserliness. Greed. Fool's gold. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Eight of Pentacles (Prudence), when reversed: Lack of ambition. Vanity. Conceit. Disillusionment, Usury. Hypocrisy. Flattery. Intrigue. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Distraction. Confusion. Disorder. Error. Mistake. Incompatibility. Mental anxieties. Loss. Alienation. |
