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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): A moment of surrender to external forces. Capitulation to inner promptings. Giving in to temptation. Giving oneself over to oblivion, to intoxication, to sleep. |
 | 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. Page of Cups, when reversed: Emotional excess. Distraction. Seduction. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Four of Coins (Power): Lustful or greedy pursuit of someone or something. Irrational action. Unreasonable desire for wealth. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Nine of Cups (Happiness): Difficulties overcome. Favorable agreement. Reconciliation. A new beginning. Renewal of trust. Bestowal of forgiveness. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Lovers, when reversed: Love unrequited, star-crossed, soured, illicit, blind or foolish. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Ace of Coins: Prosperity. Security. Well-being. Material riches and spiritual richness. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Magician, when reversed: Mercurial chicanery. Fraudulent activity. Demagoguery. Sophistry. Misused technology. Sideshow thrills. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Three of Staves (Virtue), when reversed: Dishonesty and conflict in affairs. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Two of Staves (Dominion), when reversed: Wavering in the charge ahead. Victories delayed. Stalemate. |
