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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Ten of Cups (Satiety): Home. Abode. Happiness. Joy. Pleasure. Peace. Love. Contentment. Good family life. Honor. Esteem. Virtue. Reputation. |
 | 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. Four of Cups (Luxury): Wariness. Aversion. Disgust. Disappointment. Unhappiness. Bitter experience. Stationary period in one's life. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Five of Wands (Strife), when reversed: Trickery. Contradictions. Complexity. Involvement. Caution against indecision. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Misery. Concern. Quarrel. Unhappiness. Miscarriage. Anxiety over a loved one. Worry. Despair. Suffering. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Empress, when reversed: Vacillation. Inaction. Lack of interest. Lack of concentration. Indecision. Delay in accomplishment or progress. Anxiety. Frittering away of resources. Loss of material possessions. Infertility. Infidelity. Vanity. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Three of Pentacles (Works): Great skill in trade or work. Mastery. Perfection. Artistic ability. Dignity. Renown. Rank. Power. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Five of Pentacles (Worry), when reversed: Reversal of bad trend. New interests, Overcoming disharmony in marriage or love. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Two of Pentacles (Change): Difficulty in launching new projects. Difficult situations arising. New troubles. Embarrassment. Worry. Concern. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Seven of Wands (Valor), when reversed: Consternation. Anxiety. Embarrassment. Indecision. Hesitancy causing losses. Perplexity. Doubt. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Knight of Pentacles, when reversed: Stagnation. Carelessness. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits from dogmatic views. Idleness. |
