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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Six of Pentacles (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. Kindness. Gratification. Gifts. Material gain. |
 | 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. Ten of Wands (Oppression), when reversed: Difficulties. Intrigues. Duplicity. Treachery. A traitor. Deceiver. Subterfuge. Some losses will occur. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Seven of Wands (Valor), when reversed: Consternation. Anxiety. Embarrassment. Indecision. Hesitancy causing losses. Perplexity. Doubt. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Page of Wands: A faithful and loyal person. An envoy. Emissary. Trusted friend. A stranger with good intentions. A consistent person. A bearer of important news. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Moon, when reversed: A minor deception recognized before any damage is done. Trifling mistakes. Overcoming bad temptations. Gain without paying the price. Taking advantage of someone. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Four of Cups (Luxury), when reversed: New possibilities. New relationships. New approaches to old problems. New acquaintance. New knowledge. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Three of Wands (Virtue), when reversed: Assistance with an ulterior motive. Diminishing adversity. Beware of help offered. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Five of Pentacles (Worry), when reversed: Reversal of bad trend. New interests, Overcoming disharmony in marriage or love. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. King of Swords, when reversed: A person who may pursue a matter to ruin. Cruelty. Conflict. Selfishness. Sadism. A dangerous or wicked person. One who causes unnecessary disturbance and sadness. Perversity. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Wheel of Fortune: Destiny. Fortune. Outcome. Felicity. Godsend. Special gain or unusual loss. Result. Approaching the end of a problem. The influences affecting the outcome of a problem. Inevitability. Unexpected events may occur. The course of things from beginning to end. Advancement for better or worse. Progress. Good or bad luck depending on nearby cards. |
