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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Queen of Swords: A person of sharp insight, persuasive, powerful and thorough. If extroverted, an administrator, an organizer, a firebrand, splendid as a summer's day - and sometimes as overwhelming. If introverted, a person of deep sentiment, susceptible to flights of ecstasy, of the flames of inner torment. |
 | 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 Coins: An intelligent and sensible young person. Dependable and practical person who yet hides mysterious corners of himself and hoards secret treasures. An admirer of the patterns of heavens, the makeup of nature, or the language of numbers. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Slander. Suspicion. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Six of Coins (Success), when reversed: Refusal to help others. Pomposity. Stinginess. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Queen of Staves, when reversed: A dilettante. An impatient or jaded connoisseur. A superficial or pretentious person. A frustrated artist. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Swords (Peace), when reversed: False friendship. Misunderstanding or duplicity, particularly between mentor and student. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Ace of Coins: Prosperity. Security. Well-being. Material riches and spiritual richness. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Hierophant, when reversed: Dogmatic beliefs. Spiritual authoritarianism. Enfeebled philosophizing. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Chariot, when reversed: Bullying. Grandstanding. Sword rattling. A setback or defeat. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Three of Coins (Works), when reversed: Imbalance. Imperfection. Mediocrity. |
