(similar to upright) Struggle. Someone putting up a fight against many opponents. Obstinacy, endurance, keeping one’s position in a conflict situation. A difficult combat with an uncertain outcome.
Conservatism, resistance to change, aiming only to preserve the existing assets. Looking at things only from the material perspective.
A decline after a period of rising. Danger lurks at the summit. Moving in a closed circle. Capricious mood changes. Feeling powerless to affect one’s situation.