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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Page of Staves: A young person of faithful countenance who, even unintentionally, helps others. An unofficial Hermes: a carrier of important news, an envoy, a guide, a pleasant stranger. A suave, bring and noble soul. |
 | 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. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Small-mindedness. Insistence on the concrete. Lack of conviction in important matters. Lack of frankness in matters of the heart. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Conflict of two mighty forces for the possession or mastery of something or someone. A dangerous triangle. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Three of Staves (Virtue): Achievement attained after a long chase. A rare and glowing prize. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Four of Cups (Luxury): Jealousy and envy. Suspicion of a loved one. Nagging doubts. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Staves (Dominion), when reversed: Wavering in the charge ahead. Victories delayed. Stalemate. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Two of Swords (Peace): Friendship, especially between student and teacher or younger and older. The adventure and excitement of childhood and adolescence. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | 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 Cups (Abundance): Rescue from difficulty. Comfort in apprehension. A strange but beautiful occurrence. |
