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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Page of Cups: A young person of sensitive and meditative nature, capable of deep loyalty and profound affection. A conscientious worker. |
 | 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. King of Coins, when reversed: If intelligent, one susceptible to the influence of the child of Saturn, Accidia, the inertia and melancholy of the philosophers. If conventional, then an avarice and greedy person preoccupied with money, with an idolatrous faith in the exploitation of the earth and a distrust of nature. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Six of Coins (Success), when reversed: Refusal to help others. Pomposity. Stinginess. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Justice: The vindication of the just and the punishment of the unjust. Rule of reason. Balance of power. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Empress: Feminine fertility and power. Civilization. Domestic tradition. Family and childrearing. The active, fecund aspect of the anima. The mother and the queen, on earth and in heaven. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Ten of Coins (Wealth): Prosperity. Tranquility. Family affection. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Chariot, when reversed: Bullying. Grandstanding. Sword rattling. A setback or defeat. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Temperance, when reversed: Excess. Imbalance. Indulgence. Polarization. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Magician, when reversed: Mercurial chicanery. Fraudulent activity. Demagoguery. Sophistry. Misused technology. Sideshow thrills. |
