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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. The Wheel of Fortune, when reversed: Failure. Ill luck. Broken sequence. Unexpected bad fate. Interruption or inconsistency due to unexpected events. Outside influences not contemplated. |
 | 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. Seven of Wands (Valor): Success. Gain. Overcoming obstacles and challenges. Advantage. Victory. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Ace of Wands, when reversed: False start. Cloudy outlook. Unrealized goal. Decadence. Empty existence. Vexation. Cancellation of plans. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Fool: Beginning of adventure. Enthusiasm. New opportunities beckon. Unlimited possibilities. Pleasure. Passion. Rashness. Obsession. Mania. Folly. Thoughtlessness. Lack of discipline. Immaturity. Frivolity. Delirium. Spontaneity. Levity. Unrestrained excess. Infatuation. Indiscretion. Tendency to start a project without carefully considering all the details. Reluctance to listen to advice. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Nine of Wands (Strength), when reversed: Obstacles. Adversity. Problems. Delays. Barriers to overcome. Ill health. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Strength: Strength. Courage. Fortitude. Conviction. Energy. Determination. Defiance. Action. Awareness of temptations and the mental and physical abilities to overcome them. Confidence. Innate ability. Zeal. Physical strength. Attainment at considerable peril. Hidden forces at work are challenged. Heroism. Virility. Strength to endure in spite of obstacles. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Six of Pentacles (Success), when reversed: Avarice. Selfishness. Envy. Jealousy. Ungiving of one's self. Bad debts. Unpaid loans. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Page of Cups: A studious and intent person. Reflective, meditative and loyal person. Willingness to offer services and efforts toward a specific goal. A helpful person. A trustworthy worker. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Nine of Pentacles (Gain), when reversed: Threat to safety. Roguery. Dissipation. Danger. Storms. Bad faith. Possible loss of a valued friendship or a treasured possession. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Temperance, when reversed: Discord. Disunion. Conflict of interest. Hostility. Inability to work with others. Difficulty in understanding others. Impatience. Frustration. |
