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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Death, when reversed: Stagnation. Immobility. Slow changes. Partial change. Inertia. Narrowly avoiding a serious accident. |
 | 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 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 at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. King of Wands: An honest and conscientious person. Maturity. Wise, devoted, friendly, and sympathetic person. Educated gentleman, generally married. Fatherly person. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Four of Cups (Luxury), when reversed: New possibilities. New relationships. New approaches to old problems. New acquaintance. New knowledge. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Page of Wands: A faithful and loyal person. An envoy. Emissary. Trusted friend. A stranger with good intentions. A consistent person. A bearer of important news. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Excessive pleasures. Overabundance. Superfluity. Loss of prestige. Delays. Unappreciation. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. King of Cups: Responsibility and creativity. Learned person. Professional. Business person. Lawyer. Religious person. Scientist. A considerate person, kindly, reliable and liberal in manner. Artist. Interest in the arts and sciences. Generosity. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Ten of Wands (Oppression): Overburdened feeling. Excessive pressures. Problems soon to be resolved. Striving to meet a goal or a certain level or position. Possibly using power for selfish ends. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Six of Wands (Victory), when reversed: Indefinite delay. Fear. Apprehension. Disloyalty. Superficial benefit. Inconclusive gain. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ace of Wands: Creation. Beginning. Invention. Start of an undertaking. Fortune. Enterprise. Gain. Inheritance. Birth of a child. Beginning of a meaningful experience. An adventure. Escapade. |
