Justice
Justice (or Adjustment) is numbered eight in some
decks and eleven in others. We see a female figure,
holding the scales to represent the balance between
good and evil, right and wrong within our lives. She
also holds the sword which knights us or which claims
retribution.
Justice is the supreme Judge. Here we see the effects
of Karma, the idea that everything we do today has
either a positive or negative effect upon our future.
Every dark thought or deed weighs against us, balanced
out (hopefully) by every good deed and loving thought.
We can be angels and we can be demons, it is our
choice. We shape our futures by what we do and think
now. If we stop blaming other people, or forces, if
things go wrong then we take control of our own lives.
Justice shows us that the natural cycles of the
Universe will reflect back upon us exactly what we
expect - so expect joy and happiness!
Working with Adjustment
This card was
traditionally called Justice, but in more modern decks
is now named Adjustment. This change reflects one of
the deeper aspects of meaning that the card covers -
the requirement for constant assessment and balancing
which opens us to spiritual expansion.
Life is a flowing river of energy - and when it is
blocked for any length of time it behaves exactly as
water does..it stagnates. When we fail to consistently
assess our position and attitudes in relation to life
- in general, and on a personal level - we too begin
to stagnate.
So on a day ruled by Adjustment, we need to take stock
of ourselves. Have a look at habitual or routine
behaviour, and decide whether it is appropriate to
your current state of mind, and position. Sometimes a
thing becomes outdated, and loses its value as we
change and alter. If you find anything like this
decide to let go of it, to clear the way for new more
appropriate actions.
Think about the ways in which you approach life - do
you feel you're getting the most out of it, and
putting as much as you can into it? If not, think
about why. For some of the fortunate people among us,
happiness and contentment come as a result of simply
deciding that these things are in our lives now, and
then living each day reminding ourselves of that fact.
So consider if you are one of those fortunate people
who can simply choose to be happy, fulfilled and
contented...and then do it.
If you are one of those people who cannot, at this
time, decide to be happy, because of surrounding
circumstance, try for today, to find something to be
happy about - a little ray of sunshine cutting through
the darkness. It will make a difference to the
imbalance you might be experiencing - go some way
toward adjusting your situation.
Affirmation: I move towards balance and harmony.
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