X marks the spot on an elaborate treasure map. The Map card provides guidance that leads to the goal of the quest.
Upright Meaning
- Person. A person who acts as a guide, showing the way forward.
- Creature or Trap. A creature that tracks by scent.
- Place. A path or road.
- Treasure. A valuable map (perhaps a jeweled globe or rare atlas), or a magic item that provides direction.
- Situation. A situation best navigated with a guide.
Reversed Meaning
- Person. Someone who tries to lead you on the wrong path.
- Creature or Trap. A creature (such as a will-o'-wisp) that leads travelers astray.
- Place. A demiplane or similar place that can't be found on maps, or a location hidden behind a secret door.
- Treasure. A treasure from another plane of existence, or a magic item that creates or accesses an extradimensional space (like a Portable Hole).
- Situation. No guide or direction is available.