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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Knight of Wands, when reversed: Discord. Interruption. Unexpected change. Quarreling. Breakup of personal relationships. Rupture. Discontinuance. |
 | 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 Lovers, when reversed: Failure to meet the test. Unreliability. Separation. Frustration in love and marriage. Interference by others. Fickleness. Untrustworthiness. Unwise plans. |
 | 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 Pentacles (Assessment), when reversed: Anxiety. Impatience. Uneasiness. Imprudent actions. Loss of money. Unwise investments. |
 | 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. Eight of Wands (Swiftness), when reversed: Thorns of dispute. Jealousy. Harassment. Discord. Stagnation. Domestic quarrels. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Eight of Swords (Interference): Crisis. Calamity. Conflict. Domination. Imprisonment. Turmoil. Bad news. Censure. Criticism. Sickness. Calumny. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. 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 second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Three of Pentacles (Works), when reversed: Sloppiness. Mediocrity. Lower quality. Money problems. Commonplace ideas. Lack of skill. Preoccupation. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Four of Pentacles (Power), when reversed: Setbacks in material holdings. Obstacles. Opposition to further gain. Suspense and delay. Spendthrift. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Strength: Strength. Courage. Fortitude. Conviction. Energy. Determination. Defiance. Action. Awareness of temptations and the mental and physical abilities to overcome them. Confidence. Innate ability. Zeal. Physical strength. Attainment at considerable peril. Hidden forces at work are challenged. Heroism. Virility. Strength to endure in spite of obstacles. |
