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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Unsatisfactory love. False friendship. Troubled relationship. Divorce. Separation. Crossed desires. Opposition. Disunion. Misunderstanding. |
 | 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 Emperor, when reversed: Immaturity. Ineffectiveness. Lack of strength. Indecision. Inability to make progress. Feebleness. Failure to control petty emotions. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Six of Swords (Science): A trip or journey. Travel. Headstrong attempt to overcome difficulties. Expedient manner. Success after anxiety. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Queen of Wands, when reversed: Jealousy. deceit. Possible infidelity. Unstable emotions, Fickleness. Resistance. Obstacles. Opposition. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Queen of Cups: A warm-hearted and fair person. Poetic, beloved, adored person. Good friend and mother. Devoted wife. Practicality. Honesty. Loving intelligence. Gift of wisdom. |
 | 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. Four of Wands (Completion), when reversed: Loss of full tranquility. Unfulfilled romance. Insecurity. Tarnished beauty. Incomplete happiness. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Lovers: Love. Beauty. Perfection. Harmony. Unanimity. Trials overcome. Trust. Honor. Possibly the beginning of a romance. Deep feeling. Development. Optimism. Letting oneself go. Freedom of emotion. The necessity of testing or subjecting to trial. Struggle between sacred and profane love. Examining. Yearning. Possible predicaments. A person deeply involved in the emotions and problems of a friend or relative. A meaningful affair. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Six of Wands (Victory), when reversed: Indefinite delay. Fear. Apprehension. Disloyalty. Superficial benefit. Inconclusive gain. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Temperance: Moderation. Temperance. Patience. That which can be accomplished through self-control and frugality. Accommodation. Harmony. The mixing or bringing together into perfect union. Management. Compatibility. Fusion. Good influence. Fortunate omen. Consolidation. Possibly a person without excessive tendencies. Confidence and placidity. Possibly too temperate and moderate to achieve a goal presently out of reach. |
