Post by Alena on Dec 26, 2006 19:43:11 GMT -5
The image on the 8th tarot card is an almost familiar one. It is a woman holding a sword and scales, a common image found in and near courtrooms. There is one difference however. The image on the tarot card is not blindfolded like the image seen in and around courtrooms. In the tarot, Justice is all-seeing. This is because the Force is all-seeing, and the Justice represented here flows from the Force. Those deeply connected to the Force see clearly, and they are only blind if their connection with is has weakened for some reason (as happened to the Jedi in Episode 2.)
This card has a lot in common with the Priestess card. She is a logical and analytical version of the Priestess, like a tribal wisewoman who settles disputes. (Older myths include women as lawgivers.)
Unlike most typical female figures, she is logical rather than emotional, more like a Star Trek female Vulcan. Her thoughts are very balanced, rational, impartial; and she comes up with reasonable solutions. This can be about mundane earthly matters or the judgment of souls after death. It can refer also to karma, the inevitable results of mans' deeds.
The Wanless tarot deck calls this one "Balance" because things are always changing and at the same time balancing. The Wanless deck shows a ballet dancer balancing on the edge of a sword.
Some decks have switched the #8 with the # 11 card (Strength). The Waite deck, as well as certain others, do this.
This card has a more obvious connection to Star Trek than Star Wars. This is because one main theme on Star Trek is how the Vulcans came to earth after W.W. III and brought much needed rationality to humans.
In the Star Wars series, the card itself would symbolize the Force, which brings the galaxy back into balance by subtly maneuvering peoples' destinies. It would be the fate of various characters, which is hidden from them. Qui-Gon had a sense of this mysterious will of the Force since he somehow knew that it wanted Anakin to be the Chosen One. Anakin himself did not know his ultimate fate or purpose. The Jedi were blind to these maneuverings of the Force. On some level, Palpatine was aware; but even he may have not clearly understood all. Palpatine was very attuned to the Force, more than most. It would be the side that is a mere human with typical human ambition that may have lost touch with the movings of the Force, especially as he got used to being an emperor. Palpatine the man may have not wanted to let go. Palpatine, the arm of the Force, sensed he had to.
This card sits between the brash charioteer (the Chariot) who wants to be the hero and the lone Hermit (#9). In Star Wars that would be between the passionate striving hero Anakin/Vader and the isolated Yoda on Degobah and Ben Kenobi on Tatooine. This card is between Episode III and IV and has to do with the fate of both sides, the hidden will of the Force which seeks balance.
#8 is a number that symbolizes balance because it is an even number. Some decks show two pillars and a checkered black and white floor, which is a common Masonic symbol for the balance of Light and Dark.
What if you get this card in a reading? Logically weigh the pro's and con's of any situation, especially the one you are facing currently. Use your logical mind to sort out the conflicting emotions. As change comes, adjust and adapt. Fine tune. See the big picture. It could have to do with legal matters. Do you need to seek out legal advice? Is it a financial issue? Do you need to calculate if you can afford something? Do you need to weigh carefully the college choices, job choices, living location choices that you are considering? On the battlefield should one consider diplomacy or tactics before rash bloodshed? In chemistry or cooking, do you have the right ingredients? Maybe you have jury duty coming up?
What does it mean for a Jedi? What is just? What is rational? In the online world, what decisions are best for Jedis and groups of Jedis? Should a Jedi council play the role of judge, or is it really up to individuals to be their own judge and decide their own path? A judge is a tall pededestal to put any human on, so one should be careful who they put there. (In the movie, destiny tossed the Jedi Council out of the judge's chair).
What does it mean for a Sith? A Sith should be logical about his or her goals. A Sith lets the passions flow like hot rivers through the soul, but logic should enter in as to which passions to act upon. Sith are generally very independant people and do not take orders from others with only rare exceptions. A Sith has to decide on his or her own. There is no nun with a ruler giving moral decrees. Do as you will but be sure to stay attuned to the Force, because it is the ultimate decider of fate. This card is probably also a reminder to the Sith that while plotting any great scheme, to remember balance, to balance Light and Dark elements.
The negative position of this card would be injustice and imbalance. It would be inequality and bias or perhaps excessive severity. It could be a judgmental and haughty person who is rigid and rule-oriented. It could be the other extreme, one who can't make a decision, a hung jury, endless deliberation and filibuster. Perhaps it is one who changes his opinions like his shirt or can't make up his or her mind about something.
This card has a lot in common with the Priestess card. She is a logical and analytical version of the Priestess, like a tribal wisewoman who settles disputes. (Older myths include women as lawgivers.)
Unlike most typical female figures, she is logical rather than emotional, more like a Star Trek female Vulcan. Her thoughts are very balanced, rational, impartial; and she comes up with reasonable solutions. This can be about mundane earthly matters or the judgment of souls after death. It can refer also to karma, the inevitable results of mans' deeds.
The Wanless tarot deck calls this one "Balance" because things are always changing and at the same time balancing. The Wanless deck shows a ballet dancer balancing on the edge of a sword.
Some decks have switched the #8 with the # 11 card (Strength). The Waite deck, as well as certain others, do this.
This card has a more obvious connection to Star Trek than Star Wars. This is because one main theme on Star Trek is how the Vulcans came to earth after W.W. III and brought much needed rationality to humans.
In the Star Wars series, the card itself would symbolize the Force, which brings the galaxy back into balance by subtly maneuvering peoples' destinies. It would be the fate of various characters, which is hidden from them. Qui-Gon had a sense of this mysterious will of the Force since he somehow knew that it wanted Anakin to be the Chosen One. Anakin himself did not know his ultimate fate or purpose. The Jedi were blind to these maneuverings of the Force. On some level, Palpatine was aware; but even he may have not clearly understood all. Palpatine was very attuned to the Force, more than most. It would be the side that is a mere human with typical human ambition that may have lost touch with the movings of the Force, especially as he got used to being an emperor. Palpatine the man may have not wanted to let go. Palpatine, the arm of the Force, sensed he had to.
This card sits between the brash charioteer (the Chariot) who wants to be the hero and the lone Hermit (#9). In Star Wars that would be between the passionate striving hero Anakin/Vader and the isolated Yoda on Degobah and Ben Kenobi on Tatooine. This card is between Episode III and IV and has to do with the fate of both sides, the hidden will of the Force which seeks balance.
#8 is a number that symbolizes balance because it is an even number. Some decks show two pillars and a checkered black and white floor, which is a common Masonic symbol for the balance of Light and Dark.
What if you get this card in a reading? Logically weigh the pro's and con's of any situation, especially the one you are facing currently. Use your logical mind to sort out the conflicting emotions. As change comes, adjust and adapt. Fine tune. See the big picture. It could have to do with legal matters. Do you need to seek out legal advice? Is it a financial issue? Do you need to calculate if you can afford something? Do you need to weigh carefully the college choices, job choices, living location choices that you are considering? On the battlefield should one consider diplomacy or tactics before rash bloodshed? In chemistry or cooking, do you have the right ingredients? Maybe you have jury duty coming up?
What does it mean for a Jedi? What is just? What is rational? In the online world, what decisions are best for Jedis and groups of Jedis? Should a Jedi council play the role of judge, or is it really up to individuals to be their own judge and decide their own path? A judge is a tall pededestal to put any human on, so one should be careful who they put there. (In the movie, destiny tossed the Jedi Council out of the judge's chair).
What does it mean for a Sith? A Sith should be logical about his or her goals. A Sith lets the passions flow like hot rivers through the soul, but logic should enter in as to which passions to act upon. Sith are generally very independant people and do not take orders from others with only rare exceptions. A Sith has to decide on his or her own. There is no nun with a ruler giving moral decrees. Do as you will but be sure to stay attuned to the Force, because it is the ultimate decider of fate. This card is probably also a reminder to the Sith that while plotting any great scheme, to remember balance, to balance Light and Dark elements.
The negative position of this card would be injustice and imbalance. It would be inequality and bias or perhaps excessive severity. It could be a judgmental and haughty person who is rigid and rule-oriented. It could be the other extreme, one who can't make a decision, a hung jury, endless deliberation and filibuster. Perhaps it is one who changes his opinions like his shirt or can't make up his or her mind about something.