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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Six of Wands (Victory): Conquest. Triumph. Good news. Gain. Advancement. Expectation. Desires realized. The results of effort. |
 | 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. Two of Wands (Dominion): Mature individual. Ruler. Attainment of goals and needs. Boldness. Courage in undertakings. A dominant personality. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Lack of sacrifice. Unwillingness to make the necessary effort. failure to give one's self. Preoccupation with the ego. False prophecy. Useless sacrifice. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Hermit: Counsel. Solicitude. Inner strength. Self-illumination. Prudence. Discretion. Caution. Vigilance. Patience. Circumspection. Self-denial. Withdrawal. Under certain circumstances, this card also represents recession and regression. Desertion. Annulment. A loner or person incapable of interaction with another person. Fear of discovery. Failure to face facts. Possessor of secrets. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Misery. Concern. Quarrel. Unhappiness. Miscarriage. Anxiety over a loved one. Worry. Despair. Suffering. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Eight of Wands (Swiftness), when reversed: Thorns of dispute. Jealousy. Harassment. Discord. Stagnation. Domestic quarrels. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Page of Cups, when reversed: Inclination. Deviation. Susceptibility. Temporary distraction. Seduction. A flatterer. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. 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 second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Five of Wands (Strife): Unsatisfied desires. Struggle. Labor. Endeavors. Violent strife. Conflict. Obstacles. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Three of Cups (Abundance): Resolution of a problem. Conclusion. Solace. Healing. Satisfactory result. Partial fulfillment. Compromise. |
