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After reading Robin's description of how she drew the "Justice" card, what struck me most was that she had to make sure no "passion" was evident in the face or body language of the woman presented. Robin said, "She is very calm, because passion plays no part in her decisions." Thank goodness for that...the ol' saying, "Cooler heads prevail," makes a lot of sense when a fair and even-handed verdict is asked for.
I got to thinking about how I react when I feel strongly about something. I've been told I'm a passionate person, in general. Guess I wouldn't make for a very good judge, eh? But Robin's judge looks cool and confident. Not ruffled. No hasty decisions will be handed down from her anytime soon. No quick assumptions. Just the facts, please, from ALL sides concerned. When this card turns up in a reading, I'm reminded to take time with important decisions. My Ma used to say, "Haste makes waste." "Think before you speak," is another good one.
If the querent, be that myself or someone else, has a question concerning the fairness or not of a situation they are involved in, I am usually comforted when this card comes up...the right thing WILL happen...if not now, eventually...that is, if the card is upright and depending on where it falls in the spread. But if it's me asking the question, I'm only comfortable if my own conscious is clear...at least as much as possible. I'm also reminded that my sense of justice is not necessarily what the cosmos has in mind. Am I seeing things through rose-colored glasses or am I really seeing with crystal-clear vision? Is the outcome I'm looking for based on a personal agenda or am I willing to accept what benefits all involved? Many more questions such as these come up for me when "Justice" lands somewhere in a spread.
I get a kick out of how Robin writes little "asides," such as, "I gave this woman blonde hair and a light complexion to show that she is fair. (Alright, I know it's a pun. My mind often works that way!)" Reading Robin's book feels like she's sitting right next to me, being herself and sharing her thoughts like a long-time friend would. How refreshing! Here's a woman with incredible artistic skill and Tarot insight...not to mention insight on other topics, as well...and yet, she's not pompous or arrogant, but instead down-to-earth and downright funny. Really, really nice and refreshing!
I got to thinking about how I react when I feel strongly about something. I've been told I'm a passionate person, in general. Guess I wouldn't make for a very good judge, eh? But Robin's judge looks cool and confident. Not ruffled. No hasty decisions will be handed down from her anytime soon. No quick assumptions. Just the facts, please, from ALL sides concerned. When this card turns up in a reading, I'm reminded to take time with important decisions. My Ma used to say, "Haste makes waste." "Think before you speak," is another good one.
If the querent, be that myself or someone else, has a question concerning the fairness or not of a situation they are involved in, I am usually comforted when this card comes up...the right thing WILL happen...if not now, eventually...that is, if the card is upright and depending on where it falls in the spread. But if it's me asking the question, I'm only comfortable if my own conscious is clear...at least as much as possible. I'm also reminded that my sense of justice is not necessarily what the cosmos has in mind. Am I seeing things through rose-colored glasses or am I really seeing with crystal-clear vision? Is the outcome I'm looking for based on a personal agenda or am I willing to accept what benefits all involved? Many more questions such as these come up for me when "Justice" lands somewhere in a spread.
I get a kick out of how Robin writes little "asides," such as, "I gave this woman blonde hair and a light complexion to show that she is fair. (Alright, I know it's a pun. My mind often works that way!)" Reading Robin's book feels like she's sitting right next to me, being herself and sharing her thoughts like a long-time friend would. How refreshing! Here's a woman with incredible artistic skill and Tarot insight...not to mention insight on other topics, as well...and yet, she's not pompous or arrogant, but instead down-to-earth and downright funny. Really, really nice and refreshing!