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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Queen of Coins: A person who embodies richness and fertility, generous, opulent, gracious and noble. A cornucopia of delights. A rock of security. A brilliant crystal of insight. A rich field for new growth. |
 | 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 Cups (Love), when reversed: Separation. Dissolution. Unhappy love. |
 | 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 Staves (Strength): Attempted betrayal in the guise of aid. Hidden enemies, risk and conflict. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Five of Staves (Strife): A project or adventure abandoned or cut short because of the departure or disappearance of a necessary colleague, partner, friend or lieutenant. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Awareness. Perseverance. Optimism. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. King of Cups: A dignified and accomplished person, compassionate and intuitively accurate. A successful professional, humanitarian and idealistic. One who appreciates the Dionysian side of the arts and the wild, mysterious aspect of nature. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Death, when reversed: Death averted. Brush with danger. Rising from a deathlike sleep. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Queen of Cups, when reversed: A melodramatic scene stealer. A sentimental hypochondriac. A person prey to wild and shifting emotional fancies. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. King of Staves, when reversed: Talent turned to pomposity. Complacency. Egocentricity. Provincial attitude. Sophistry which masks lack of principle of conviction. |
