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| The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Eight of Swords (Interference): Crisis. Calamity. Conflict. Domination. Imprisonment. Turmoil. Bad news. Censure. Criticism. Sickness. Calumny. |
| 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 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 top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Rejuvenation, when reversed: Delay. Disappointment. Failure to face the facts. Indecision. Divorce. Procrastination. Theft. Alienation of affection. Deep worry. |
| The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Seven of Pentacles (Assessment), when reversed: Anxiety. Impatience. Uneasiness. Imprudent actions. Loss of money. Unwise investments. |
| The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Star, when reversed: Unfulfilled hopes. Disappointment. Pessimism. Bad luck. Lack of opportunity. Stubbornness. Imbalance. Conclusion of an unsatisfactory business experience or friendship. |
| The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Queen of Cups, when reversed: Inconsistency of honor. Possible immorality. Dishonesty. Unreliability. Vice. |
| The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Temperance, when reversed: Discord. Disunion. Conflict of interest. Hostility. Inability to work with others. Difficulty in understanding others. Impatience. Frustration. |
| The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The High Priest: Mercy. Kindness. Goodness. Forgiveness. Inspiration. Compassion. Servitude. Overt reserve. Captivity to one's own ideas. Tendency to cling to ideas and principles even if outdated. A person to whom one has recourse. Conformity. A religious r spiritual leader. A person with a sense of historical importance. |
| The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Five of Pentacles (Worry): Material trouble. Destitution. Loss. Failure. Error. Impoverishment. Lover. Misaffection. |
| The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. 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. |