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 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | 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. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Cautious recommencement of activity. |
 | 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): Revenge. Excessive or violent response to a problem. Jealousy. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Devil: Wickedness and danger. Darkness and licentiousness. Slavery to the senses. Imprisonment by baser instincts. Temptation. Selfishness. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Love unsatisfied or unrequited. Love trickling away, eroded by time, thoughtlessness and selfishness. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Ten of Coins (Wealth): Prosperity. Tranquility. Family affection. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Queen of Cups: A person of generous and loving nature, graceful and sparkling as a mountain stream, or deep and serene as a country lake. A poetess, musician or actress. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Page of Cups, when reversed: Emotional excess. Distraction. Seduction. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Lovers, when reversed: Love unrequited, star-crossed, soured, illicit, blind or foolish. |
