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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Two of Coins (Change): Unusual turn of events. Unexpected difficulties. Untried emotions. Uncharacteristic behavior. |
 | 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. Nine of Staves (Strength): Attempted betrayal in the guise of aid. Hidden enemies, risk and conflict. |
 | 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): Emotional disaster. Loss of a beloved person or a valued situation. A sadness that creates a new strength and resolve. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The World: Completion and perfection. Focus. Synthesis. Interweaving. The vast design of nature. The interconnecting patterns of experience. Fulfillment and success. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Four of Staves (Completion), when reversed: Preoccupations. Discord in relationships. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Sun, when reversed: Poignance of dusk. Twilight shadows. Nostalgia. Haunting memories. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Wheel of Fortune, when reversed: Inauspicious atmosphere. Strange omens. Dark auguries. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Knight of Coins: A responsible and hardworking young person, efficient and persevering. An organizer, cataloguer, and pathfinder. A person attached to the realities of life, but with a quixotic streak. A person who is serious yet quick to laugh. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. A wise and compassionate decision. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Seven of Coins (Assessment): A step forward, accomplished with grace and skill. |
