In the downward flow of will, in a descending scale, la -- and its chromatic counterpart, me -- represent Governance: cards drawn below either scalepoint speak of the rules of engagement, of governing structures, of constructs and paradigms.
In the upward flow of will, in an ascending scale, la is the second to last point; it is the place we need to be before we finally transition out of the process at hand at ti. In an ascending casting, the scalepoints of la and me represent Acceptance. Cards drawn above either point speak of what must be ultimately, simply accepted in order to move on. There is often an element of forgiveness involved.