shadowdancer
Justice can mean many things depending on the question being asked. On one hand we can associate it with the legal definition, and on the other hand it can be as simple as acting with the most honourable of intentions. As with traditional decks, Justice here is depicted with a woman holding the balanced scales in her left hand and an erect sword in her right hand.
Her white dress does indicate the purity of action, thought or deed, thus supporting the ideal of acting with honourable intent.
When we look closely we see the scales appear empty for now, which could explain why they are balanced. If you had to “weigh up” an issue at hand, which way would the scales be tipped and why? What would be needed in order to restore a sense of balance? How much of this would be within your control?
She does have a firm grip on her sword. Is she looking defensive or offensive in her stance? Is there anything you feel you would like to wield the sword at in order to bring about a change or enhance progress?
I like the fact she is not blindfolded on this card. She is seeing clearly so there can be no accusations of being blinded by the truth, or not wanting to acknowledge the truth of what is happening. Yes, I know the blindfold is symbolic in other ways when shown on this card in particular, but I don't always go for the straight forward traditions associated with symbols.
If we looked at this card slightly differently we can may be able to correlate the fact the scales are being held in the left hand. That side of the body is associated with our emotional state. Is there anything here that is out of balance? If that is the case, the sword held in the right hand may indicate a firm and reasoned approach is needed to restore the balance in some way.
Her white dress does indicate the purity of action, thought or deed, thus supporting the ideal of acting with honourable intent.
When we look closely we see the scales appear empty for now, which could explain why they are balanced. If you had to “weigh up” an issue at hand, which way would the scales be tipped and why? What would be needed in order to restore a sense of balance? How much of this would be within your control?
She does have a firm grip on her sword. Is she looking defensive or offensive in her stance? Is there anything you feel you would like to wield the sword at in order to bring about a change or enhance progress?
I like the fact she is not blindfolded on this card. She is seeing clearly so there can be no accusations of being blinded by the truth, or not wanting to acknowledge the truth of what is happening. Yes, I know the blindfold is symbolic in other ways when shown on this card in particular, but I don't always go for the straight forward traditions associated with symbols.
If we looked at this card slightly differently we can may be able to correlate the fact the scales are being held in the left hand. That side of the body is associated with our emotional state. Is there anything here that is out of balance? If that is the case, the sword held in the right hand may indicate a firm and reasoned approach is needed to restore the balance in some way.