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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Knight of Swords, when reversed: Opinionated person who is too quick to condemn others. Bigotry. Action without forethought. |
 | 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. The World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Empress, when reversed: Stifling domesticity. Bourgeois limitations. High-handed matriarchy. Junoesque jealousy. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Two of Coins (Change), when reversed: Admirable flexibility. Agility. Expertise. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Hierophant, when reversed: Dogmatic beliefs. Spiritual authoritarianism. Enfeebled philosophizing. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Awareness. Perseverance. Optimism. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Queen of Cups, when reversed: A melodramatic scene stealer. A sentimental hypochondriac. A person prey to wild and shifting emotional fancies. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. A wise and compassionate decision. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Fool, when reversed: A false step. Impetuous beginning. Rash and irrational behavior. Childishness. Bacchic intoxication, oblivion and violence. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Five of Swords (Defeat), when reversed: Entering new experiences after persuasion or seduction. Undertaking new adventures. |
