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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, when reversed: A cornucopia emptied. A heart of stone. Crystalline coldness. A field barren and gone to seed. Preoccupation of wealth and security that stifles enjoyment of both. |
 | 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. Temperance: Balance. Moderation. Harmony. "Nothing in excess." Blending of opposites. Androgyny. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Equanimity. Suspension of conflict. Balance of power. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Unresolved conflict. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Knight of Swords, when reversed: Opinionated person who is too quick to condemn others. Bigotry. Action without forethought. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Cups (Love): The flower of first love, of love at first sight. The bond between two people, invisible but formidable. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Judgment, when reversed: Delay. Procrastination. Mediocrity. Indecision. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Devil: Wickedness and danger. Darkness and licentiousness. Slavery to the senses. Imprisonment by baser instincts. Temptation. Selfishness. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Fool: The personality in the primal state, the willful child in all of us. Instinct. Innocence. Impulsive actions. Setting off in a new direction in life. Liberation of the impulses. Insight and wit from instinct rather than instruction. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Six of Swords (Science): A daring expedition. An excursion or trip. Courageous act. Show of bravery. |
