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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Queen of Staves: A person of sunny disposition, accomplished, graceful and gracious. A patroness or adept of the fine arts and sciences. A wedding of intelligence and creativity, giving flower in fruitfulness. |
 | 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. Three of Coins (Works): Beauty. Balance. Harmony. Well-being. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Nine of Staves (Strength): Attempted betrayal in the guise of aid. Hidden enemies, risk and conflict. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Two of Cups (Love): The flower of first love, of love at first sight. The bond between two people, invisible but formidable. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Moon: Mystery. Changeability. Unseen and unknown forces of the night, and unpredictable transformations from the mutable moon. Young womanhood. Feminine beauty. Ordeal and honor of childbearing. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Temperance: Balance. Moderation. Harmony. "Nothing in excess." Blending of opposites. Androgyny. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Love unsatisfied or unrequited. Love trickling away, eroded by time, thoughtlessness and selfishness. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Justice: The vindication of the just and the punishment of the unjust. Rule of reason. Balance of power. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Fraudulent emotion. A charming, but irresponsible person. |
