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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Knight of Swords: Bravery. Skill. Capacity. The strength and dash of a young man. Heroic action. Opposition and war. Impetuous rush into the unknown without fear. |
 | 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. Ten of Cups (Satiety), when reversed: Loss of friendship. Unhappiness. Family quarrel. Pettiness. Rage. Combat. Strife. Opposition. Differences of opinion. |
 | 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 Cups (Indolence): Discontinuance of effort. Disappointment. Abandonment of previous plans. Shyness. Modesty. Abandoned success. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Absence. Disappointment. Strife. Removal. Dispersion. Diversion. Opposition. Separation. Delay. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: Stalemate. Unwanted proposal. No immediate solution to present difficulties. Confession. Declaration. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. King of Wands, when reversed: Severity. Austerity. Somewhat excessive and exaggerated ideas. Dogmatic, deliberate person. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Three of Cups (Abundance): Resolution of a problem. Conclusion. Solace. Healing. Satisfactory result. Partial fulfillment. Compromise. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Four of Wands (Completion): Romance. Society. Harmony. Newly acquired prosperity. Peace. Tranquility. The fruits of labor. Rest after strife. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Seven of Swords (Futility), when reversed: Arguments. Quarrels. Uncertain council or advice. Circumspection. Slander. Babbling. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Fantasy. Unrealistic attitudes. Imagination. Daydreams. Foolish whims. Wishful thinking. Illusionary success. |
