Justice
The world feels more unjust than I could have ever imagined. The iconic image of Justice appears to be turning a blind eye to rampant injustice, rather than to judgment without partiality. It’s becoming increasingly harder to believe that justice will prevail.
The Wheel of Fortune in the Tarot succinctly expresses cycles of change; everything is dying, and everything is becoming simultaneously. What is signified by the Justice card is the balancing of this energy…perception without distortion. The capacity to view reality with objectivity.
In Jung and the Tarot Sallie Nichols writes, “The sword (in the Justice card) represents the golden power of discrimination which enables us to pierce through layers of confusion and false images to reveal a central truth.”
Justice assumes responsibility for weighing all sides of an issue before making a decision. I am finding this task increasingly challenging; working harder than ever to keep my sword sharp. Cutting through copious, dense layers of hyperbole and obfuscation quickly dulls the blade.
“There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.” ~Charles de Montesquieu
Fair, responsible decision-making demands logical, rational, objective thinking. And the demand for spiritual discernment is of equal importance to the process.
“Until the great mass of the people be filled with the sense of responsibility for each others welfare, social justice can never be attained.” ~Helen Keller
As the dark forces continue to rise, it is of a greater necessity than ever before to engage spiritual discernment, compassionate sentiment and rational thinking into forceful allies of survival.
I invite you this week to sharpen your swords and hang tough.
Blessings to all!
