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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Page of Swords: A person adept at perceiving and uncovering the unknown or that which is less than obvious. Insight. Vigilance. Agility. Spying. A discreet person. An active youth. A lithe figure alert to unknown dangers. |
 | 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. 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 cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Nine of Wands (Strength): Expectation of difficulties and changes. Awaiting tribulation. Anticipation. Hidden enemies. Discipline. Order. A pause in a current struggle. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Unsatisfactory love. False friendship. Troubled relationship. Divorce. Separation. Crossed desires. Opposition. Disunion. Misunderstanding. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: Hopeful outlook. Favorable expectations. New alliances. Affinity. Return of an old friend. Reunion. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Magician, when reversed: Weakness of will. Ineptitude. Insecurity. Disquiet. Lack of imagination. Willpower applied to evil ends. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Four of Pentacles (Power): Love of material wealth. Hoarder. Usurer. Skinflint. Miser. Ungenerous person. Inability to share. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Page of Pentacles: Deep concentration and application. Study. Scholarship. Reflection. Respect for knowledge. Desire for learning and new ideas. A do-gooder. Bearer of news. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Nine of Cups (Happiness): Success. Material attainment. Advantage. Well-being. Abundance. Good health. Victory. Difficulties surmounted. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Doubt. Suspicion. Slanderous gossip. Shame. Scruple. Timidity. Shady character. Reasonable fear. |
