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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Page of Pentacles: Deep concentration and application. Study. Scholarship. Reflection. Respect for knowledge. Desire for learning and new ideas. A do-gooder. Bearer of news. |
 | 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. Knight of Pentacles: A mature and responsible person. Reliability. Methodical and patient person. Persistence. Ability to conclude a task. Laborious, organized, capable and dependable person. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Star: Hope. Faith. Inspiration. Bright prospects. Mixing of the past and present. Optimism. Insight. Good omen. Spiritual love. Ascending star. Astrological influence. Satisfaction. Pleasure. The proper balance of desire and work, hope and effort, love and expression. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Ten of Cups (Satiety): Home. Abode. Happiness. Joy. Pleasure. Peace. Love. Contentment. Good family life. Honor. Esteem. Virtue. Reputation. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Distraction. Confusion. Disorder. Error. Mistake. Incompatibility. Mental anxieties. Loss. Alienation. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: Stalemate. Unwanted proposal. No immediate solution to present difficulties. Confession. Declaration. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Ten of Wands (Oppression), when reversed: Difficulties. Intrigues. Duplicity. Treachery. A traitor. Deceiver. Subterfuge. Some losses will occur. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Unsatisfactory love. False friendship. Troubled relationship. Divorce. Separation. Crossed desires. Opposition. Disunion. Misunderstanding. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Desire. Determination. Strong willpower. A goal attained. Intelligent choice. Desire. Will. Resolution. |
 | 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. |
