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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. 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 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. Two of Swords (Peace): Balance force. Harmony. Firmness. Concord. Offsetting factors. Stalemate. Affection. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Two of Wands (Dominion), when reversed: Sadness. Trouble. Restraint caused by others. Loss of faith. Unexpected surprise. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The World, when reversed: Imperfection. Failure to complete the task one starts. Lack of vision. Disappointment. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ace of Swords: Great determination. Initiative. Strength. Force. Activity. Excessiveness. Triumph. Power. Success. Fertility. Prosperity. Deep emotional feeling love. Championship. Conquest. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Three of Pentacles (Works), when reversed: Sloppiness. Mediocrity. Lower quality. Money problems. Commonplace ideas. Lack of skill. Preoccupation. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Nine of Wands (Strength): Expectation of difficulties and changes. Awaiting tribulation. Anticipation. Hidden enemies. Discipline. Order. A pause in a current struggle. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Queen of Pentacles, when reversed: False prosperity. Suspense. Suspicion. Responsibilities neglected. Vicious person. Untrusting person. Fear of failure. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Knight of Wands: Departure. A journey. Advancement into the unknown. Alteration. Flight. Absence. Change of residence. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ace of Pentacles, when reversed: Prosperity without happiness. Misused wealth. Wasted money. Corruption by money. Miserliness. Greed. Fool's gold. |
