The
discussion of the Law of Karma that began in the Wheel Of Fortune continues in
the Rider-Waite deck with an emphasis on Justice as the mode where the
consequences of preceding causes are carried out. A fair and balanced execution of the parameters that have
been established earlier in The Emperor are found here as well, for Justice
expresses the benevolent administration of law and the love of order. The qualities found in this card are
impartiality, accuracy and harmony.
The scales in the left hand indicate equity, while the upheld sword in
the right suggests the ability of decisiveness.
There is
also an alliance between Justice and two other triumphs that exalt female
strength, and those are Key 8, Strength, and Key 3, The Empress. All three are ruled by Venus, and are
closely associated. The Empress is
the source of creative imagination, while Strength and Justice work together to
bring that ideal into the world.
There are
other associations suggested in the Rider-Waite imagery of Justice, as well. She shares a position similar to the
High Priestess and The Hierophant, seated between two stone columns
representing the forces of duality.
Behind her hangs a veil much like the one behind the Priestess. The stone upon which Justice is seated
shows a correlation with both the Emperor and The Chariot, and a connection to
The Magician is shown in the red robe.
The common factor? Each of
these major arcana is concerned with the expression of subconscious ideas in
the material world.
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The
symbolism of the Sword is significant.
In Tarot, Swords command a full suit, in addition to wielding the law of
cause and effect in the eleventh triumph.
In both cases, though, the force is the same. Swords represent the powers of decisiveness, communication,
and all other mental processes.
In a
reading, this is a card of a balanced and impartial mind. A person represented by Justice will be
poised and self-directed. Gracious
and sociable, this individual has the ability to inspire the talents of
others. This is someone who is
wonderful in marriage and partnerships.
Strong cultural values are sometimes indicated. In some cases, a legal matter may be
suggested. The aspect of fairness
is strongly indicated whenever Justice presents.
Simply
put, The Wheel represents change, and Justice the following state where you
live with what you have already begun.
In the highest expression, Justice harnesses all of the powers gained by
the Traveler along the path of personal development, who begins putting them
into use in order to navigate the realm of greater, more Universal influences.
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