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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Queen of Pentacles: Prosperity and well-being. Wealth. Abundance. Luxury. Opulence. Extreme comfort. Generosity. Security. Liberty. Magnificence. Grace. Dignity. A rich person who is generous and charitable. A noble soul. |
 | 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. Justice: Harmony. Balanced conduct. Equity. Righteousness. Virtue. Honor. Virginity. Sincere desire. Good intentions. Firmness of character. Advice. Self-satisfaction. The eventual outcome, whether favorable or unfavorable, will truly be fair for the person concerned. Equilibrium. Poise. Impartiality. Capability of perceiving temptation and avoiding evil. A person who responds favorably to the good nature of others. A considerate person. |
 | 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. Page of Wands: A faithful and loyal person. An envoy. Emissary. Trusted friend. A stranger with good intentions. A consistent person. A bearer of important news. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Eight of Wands (Swiftness): Swift activity. Sudden progress or movement. Speed. Hastily made decisions. Too rapid advancement. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Knight of Cups: An invitation or opportunity may soon arise. Arrival. Approach. Advancement. Attraction. Inducement. Appeal. Request. Challenge. Proposal. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: Treachery in the past. Difficulty. Hard work. Depressed state of mind. Disquiet. Accident. Fatality. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Tower, when reversed: Continued oppression. Following old ways. Living in a rut. Inability to effect any worthwhile change. Entrapment in an unhappy situation. Imprisonment. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Four of Cups (Luxury), when reversed: New possibilities. New relationships. New approaches to old problems. New acquaintance. New knowledge. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Sun, when reversed: Unhappiness. Loneliness. Possibly a broken engagement or marriage. Canceled plans. Triumph delayed although not necessarily completely lost. Clouded future. Lack of friendship. |
