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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Doubt. Suspicion. Slanderous gossip. Shame. Scruple. Timidity. Shady character. Reasonable 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. Queen of Swords, when reversed: Narrow-minded. Maliciousness. Bigotry. Deceitfulness. Vengefulness. Prudishness. A treacherous enemy. An ill-tempered 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 Hermit: Counsel. Solicitude. Inner strength. Self-illumination. Prudence. Discretion. Caution. Vigilance. Patience. Circumspection. Self-denial. Withdrawal. Under certain circumstances, this card also represents recession and regression. Desertion. Annulment. A loner or person incapable of interaction with another person. Fear of discovery. Failure to face facts. Possessor of secrets. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Queen of Cups, when reversed: Inconsistency of honor. Possible immorality. Dishonesty. Unreliability. Vice. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Page of Swords: A person adept at perceiving and uncovering the unknown or that which is less than obvious. Insight. Vigilance. Agility. Spying. A discreet person. An active youth. A lithe figure alert to unknown dangers. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Hanged Man: Life in suspension. Transition. Change. Reversal of the mind and one's way of life. In a passive sense, apathy and dullness. Boredom. Abandonment. Renunciation. The change of life's forces. Event's of an uncertain nature. The period of respite between significant events. Sacrifice. Readjustment. Regeneration. Improvement. Rebirth. The approach of new life forces. Surrender. Lack of progress. Oversacrifice. An unappreciated person. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Justice: Harmony. Balanced conduct. Equity. Righteousness. Virtue. Honor. Virginity. Sincere desire. Good intentions. Firmness of character. Advice. Self-satisfaction. The eventual outcome, whether favorable or unfavorable, will truly be fair for the person concerned. Equilibrium. Poise. Impartiality. Capability of perceiving temptation and avoiding evil. A person who responds favorably to the good nature of others. A considerate person. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Pettiness. Impotence. Sickness. Tyranny. Lack of faith. Abuse of power. Succumbing to temptation. Indifference. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Eight of Wands (Swiftness), when reversed: Thorns of dispute. Jealousy. Harassment. Discord. Stagnation. Domestic quarrels. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. King of Cups: Responsibility and creativity. Learned person. Professional. Business person. Lawyer. Religious person. Scientist. A considerate person, kindly, reliable and liberal in manner. Artist. Interest in the arts and sciences. Generosity. |
