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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Rejuvenation: Atonement. Judgment. The need to repent and forgive. The moment to account for the manner in which we have used our opportunities. Rejuvenation. Rebirth. Improvement. Development. Promotion. Effort that ends in just reward. The desire for immortality. Legal judgment. One should carefully consider the effects of present actions on other persons. |
 | 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 Magician, when reversed: Weakness of will. Ineptitude. Insecurity. Disquiet. Lack of imagination. Willpower applied to evil ends. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Desire. Determination. Strong willpower. A goal attained. Intelligent choice. Desire. Will. Resolution. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Four of Cups (Luxury): Wariness. Aversion. Disgust. Disappointment. Unhappiness. Bitter experience. Stationary period in one's life. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Star: Hope. Faith. Inspiration. Bright prospects. Mixing of the past and present. Optimism. Insight. Good omen. Spiritual love. Ascending star. Astrological influence. Satisfaction. Pleasure. The proper balance of desire and work, hope and effort, love and expression. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Page of Pentacles, when reversed: An unrealistic person. Failure to recognize obvious facts. Dissipation of ideas. Illogical thinking. Rebelliousness. Wastefulness. Loss. Unfavorable news. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Five of Cups (Disappointment): Partial loss. Regret. Friendship without real meaning. Marriage without real love. Imperfection. Flaw. Delayed inheritance. Incomplete union or partnership. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The World, when reversed: Imperfection. Failure to complete the task one starts. Lack of vision. Disappointment. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. 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 at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Knight of Pentacles, when reversed: Stagnation. Carelessness. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits from dogmatic views. Idleness. |
