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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Happiness. Effort continued until success is attained. Festivity. Joy. Gaiety. Feasting. |
 | 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. Five of Pentacles (Worry): Material trouble. Destitution. Loss. Failure. Error. Impoverishment. Lover. Misaffection. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The High Priestess, when reversed: Ignorance. Shortsightedness. Lack of understanding. Selfishness. Acceptance of superficial knowledge. Improper judgment. Shallowness. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Ace of Swords, when reversed: Debacle. Tyranny. Disaster. Self-destruction. Violent temper. Embarrassment. Obstacle. Infertility. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ten of Pentacles (Wealth): Prosperity. Riches. Security. Safety. Family. Family matters. Ancestry. Inheritance. Home. Dwelling. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Seven of Pentacles (Assessment): Ingenuity. Growth. hard work. Progress. Successful dealings. Money. Wealth. Treasure. Gain. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Queen of Cups: A warm-hearted and fair person. Poetic, beloved, adored person. Good friend and mother. Devoted wife. Practicality. Honesty. Loving intelligence. Gift of wisdom. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Nine of Wands (Strength), when reversed: Obstacles. Adversity. Problems. Delays. Barriers to overcome. Ill health. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Six of Wands (Victory), when reversed: Indefinite delay. Fear. Apprehension. Disloyalty. Superficial benefit. Inconclusive gain. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ten of Wands (Oppression): Overburdened feeling. Excessive pressures. Problems soon to be resolved. Striving to meet a goal or a certain level or position. Possibly using power for selfish ends. |
