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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Activity. Circumspection. Precaution. Economy. Guarded advancement. Desire to recover what is lost. |
 | 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 Empress: Feminine progress. Action. Natural energy. Development. Fruitfulness. Accomplishment. Interest in day-to-day details. Mother. Sister. Wife. Marriage. Children. Feminine influence. Material wealth. Evolution. A leader. Decisions founded upon all the facts at hand. The motivator of a successful partner or husband. Businesswoman. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: Treachery in the past. Difficulty. Hard work. Depressed state of mind. Disquiet. Accident. Fatality. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Star, when reversed: Unfulfilled hopes. Disappointment. Pessimism. Bad luck. Lack of opportunity. Stubbornness. Imbalance. Conclusion of an unsatisfactory business experience or friendship. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Two of Wands (Dominion): Mature individual. Ruler. Attainment of goals and needs. Boldness. Courage in undertakings. A dominant personality. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. King of Swords, when reversed: A person who may pursue a matter to ruin. Cruelty. Conflict. Selfishness. Sadism. A dangerous or wicked person. One who causes unnecessary disturbance and sadness. Perversity. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Chariot: Perseverance. Major effort. Possible voyage or journey. Rushing to decision. Riding the crest of success or popularity. Adversity, possibly already overcome. Turmoil. Vengeance. Need for supervision. Need for attention to details. Urgency to gain control of one's emotions. This card suggests that one can achieve greatness when physical and mental powers are maintained in balance. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Ten of Cups (Satiety), when reversed: Loss of friendship. Unhappiness. Family quarrel. Pettiness. Rage. Combat. Strife. Opposition. Differences of opinion. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Three of Pentacles (Works), when reversed: Sloppiness. Mediocrity. Lower quality. Money problems. Commonplace ideas. Lack of skill. Preoccupation. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Fool, when reversed: Faulty choice or bad decision. Indecision. Apathy. Hesitation. Failure to diligently proceed. |
