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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. The Devil: Ravage. Bondage. Malevolence. Subservience. Downfall. Lack of success. Weird experience. Bad influence or advice. Black magic. Unexpected failure. Seeming inability to realize one's goals. Dependence that leads to unhappiness. Controversy. Violence. Shock. Fatality. Temptation to evil. Regression. Self-destruction. Disaster. Astral influence. The tearing apart of one's self-expression to such an extent that the person becomes ineffectual. An Ill-tempered person. Lack of humor except at another's expense. Lack of principles. |
 | 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. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Happiness. Effort continued until success is attained. Festivity. Joy. Gaiety. Feasting. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Two of Pentacles (Change): Difficulty in launching new projects. Difficult situations arising. New troubles. Embarrassment. Worry. Concern. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Queen of Pentacles, when reversed: False prosperity. Suspense. Suspicion. Responsibilities neglected. Vicious person. Untrusting person. Fear of failure. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ten of Pentacles (Wealth), when reversed: Poor risk. Bad odds. Possible loss. Hazard. Robbery. Loss of inheritance. Dissipation. Gambling. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. 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. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Strength: Strength. Courage. Fortitude. Conviction. Energy. Determination. Defiance. Action. Awareness of temptations and the mental and physical abilities to overcome them. Confidence. Innate ability. Zeal. Physical strength. Attainment at considerable peril. Hidden forces at work are challenged. Heroism. Virility. Strength to endure in spite of obstacles. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Fool: Beginning of adventure. Enthusiasm. New opportunities beckon. Unlimited possibilities. Pleasure. Passion. Rashness. Obsession. Mania. Folly. Thoughtlessness. Lack of discipline. Immaturity. Frivolity. Delirium. Spontaneity. Levity. Unrestrained excess. Infatuation. Indiscretion. Tendency to start a project without carefully considering all the details. Reluctance to listen to advice. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Three of Wands (Virtue): Practical knowledge. Business acumen. Enterprise. Negotiations. Trade, Commerce. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Temperance, when reversed: Discord. Disunion. Conflict of interest. Hostility. Inability to work with others. Difficulty in understanding others. Impatience. Frustration. |
