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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Three of Coins (Works): Beauty. Balance. Harmony. Well-being. |
 | 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 Tower, when reversed: Disaster avoided. Dramatic rescue. False alarm. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Sun: Glory and rejoicing. The light of reason. The flower of manhood. Inspiration in poetry and music. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Four of Swords (Truce): Retreat from the battlefield of life. A rest from the conflicts with colleagues or competitors. Calm in the storm. Self-imposed exile. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Page of Cups, when reversed: Emotional excess. Distraction. Seduction. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Strength: Strength and fortitude. Moral resolve. Triumph over base instincts. Mens sana in corpore sana (Sound mind in a sound body). |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Death, when reversed: Death averted. Brush with danger. Rising from a deathlike sleep. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Two of Coins (Change): Unusual turn of events. Unexpected difficulties. Untried emotions. Uncharacteristic behavior. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Temperance: Balance. Moderation. Harmony. "Nothing in excess." Blending of opposites. Androgyny. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Five of Swords (Defeat), when reversed: Entering new experiences after persuasion or seduction. Undertaking new adventures. |
