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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. The Emperor, when reversed: Immaturity. Ineffectiveness. Lack of strength. Indecision. Inability to make progress. Feebleness. Failure to control petty emotions. |
 | 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. 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 at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Magician: Originality. Creativity. Imagination. Self-reliance. Skill. Willpower. Self-confidence. Dexterity. Ingenuity. Flexibility. Craft. Masterfulness. Self-control. Deception. Sleight of hand. Unity of thought and emotion. Determination to see a task through to completion. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Hanged Man: Life in suspension. Transition. Change. Reversal of the mind and one's way of life. In a passive sense, apathy and dullness. Boredom. Abandonment. Renunciation. The change of life's forces. Event's of an uncertain nature. The period of respite between significant events. Sacrifice. Readjustment. Regeneration. Improvement. Rebirth. The approach of new life forces. Surrender. Lack of progress. Oversacrifice. An unappreciated person. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Seven of Wands (Valor): Success. Gain. Overcoming obstacles and challenges. Advantage. Victory. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: Treachery in the past. Difficulty. Hard work. Depressed state of mind. Disquiet. Accident. Fatality. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Happiness. Effort continued until success is attained. Festivity. Joy. Gaiety. Feasting. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Distraction. Confusion. Disorder. Error. Mistake. Incompatibility. Mental anxieties. Loss. Alienation. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Desire. Determination. Strong willpower. A goal attained. Intelligent choice. Desire. Will. Resolution. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Six of Pentacles (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. Kindness. Gratification. Gifts. Material gain. |
