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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. King of Wands, when reversed: Severity. Austerity. Somewhat excessive and exaggerated ideas. Dogmatic, deliberate person. |
 | 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. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Change. Alteration. Erosion. Instability. Sterility. Unrequited love. Clouded joy. False heart. Inconsistency. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Queen of Pentacles, when reversed: False prosperity. Suspense. Suspicion. Responsibilities neglected. Vicious person. Untrusting person. Fear of failure. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Devil, when reversed: Release from bondage. Divorce. Recognition of one's need by another person. Overcoming handicaps. The beginning of spiritual understanding. The first steps toward enlightenment. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Two of Wands (Dominion): Mature individual. Ruler. Attainment of goals and needs. Boldness. Courage in undertakings. A dominant personality. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Activity. Circumspection. Precaution. Economy. Guarded advancement. Desire to recover what is lost. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The High Priestess, when reversed: Ignorance. Shortsightedness. Lack of understanding. Selfishness. Acceptance of superficial knowledge. Improper judgment. Shallowness. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Queen of Wands, when reversed: Jealousy. deceit. Possible infidelity. Unstable emotions, Fickleness. Resistance. Obstacles. Opposition. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Lack of sacrifice. Unwillingness to make the necessary effort. failure to give one's self. Preoccupation with the ego. False prophecy. Useless sacrifice. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Tower, when reversed: Continued oppression. Following old ways. Living in a rut. Inability to effect any worthwhile change. Entrapment in an unhappy situation. Imprisonment. |
