The Sphinx as the overall tone of the reading: The Sphinx suggests discrete observation. It suggests that you behave like a wise person who knows more than they hear, but who keeps that information to themselves until the time is right.
Because of this, the Sphinx is associated with the ability to keep secrets, but at the same time manage to wheedle them out of other people. If it appears in this position in your reading, secrecy is very important to the successful realisation of your desires.
Another aspect of the Sphinx is that it represents our equality with the other animals, and thus it includes the love of animals. It also holds the energy of secrecy, observation, and patience. Thus, it’s possible that the whole thing will take a lot longer than you anticipated.