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La Tempérance (14)

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de La Tempérance dans la tarot de Marseille


Here the card Justice is represented by a crowned king in red robes holding a long sword in his right hand and in his left, a balanced scale. He is a young king with a single, centered jewel on his crown. The background is plain: a yellow sky, two stone pillars, and a draped curtain behind him. One foot pokes out from under his robe. He does not appear armored and, though he holds a sword, his posture is open and inviting. He does not clutch his two possessions desirously because he does not feel threatened: honesty and earnestness will prevail.

Justice is a virtue. It is metered out, and it is fair, but it is not always pleasant. While the king does not mean to be harsh, some might perceive his rulings that way. Some might pressure you to throw the scale out altogether, saying the answer should be clear right away and that weighing options is disrespectful. The king trusts his process and is not moved by pressure from parties who clearly have something personal at stake. The sword is not there to be threatening. Rather, the sword he holds represents mind and air. He thinks swiftly as a sword moves through space, carving out his thoughts with precision; his mind is focused and sharp.

The single jewel on the king’s crown is his third eye: he is a seer. Because he is a seer, he has intimations about the future. When he doles out justice, he strongly considers the future and potential consequences. Though some may find his choices unfair, the king’s strategy is not short-sighted; he has the long-game in mind.

Finally, the king’s posture is open. Though judges are often seen as cold, this king’s demeanor shows that at heart he is there to protect humanity, to protect lovers and bodies, minds and souls.

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Interpretation

You are invited to face your deepest truths. In front of you is a severe character, able to see through you and unscramble the consequences of your past actions. Although this situation will seem uncomfortable at first, don't forget that the moral integrity that is characteristic of Justice will allow you to benefit from valuable lessons. First, she will allow you to refine your behavior, teaching you to leave out what is not important and learn what is right and what is not. This rigor is essential if you want to connect to your innermost self.

Justice is also very useful to help you to fully shoulder responsibility for the consequences of your actions, consequences which occur, of course, in your emotional and professional life, but also in those of your family, your friends and your loved ones. Every choice you make obviously reverberates on someone or something. This arcana will teach you to learn from your actions to help you avoid repeating your mistakes. So, don't be fooled by appearances, Justice is not just an uncompromising and strict character, she also knows how to show empathy. Her primary purpose is to serve your destiny. Don't hesitate to trust her!

Ask yourself

•Is there a situation in your life that feels unjust? What can you do, that is within your power and is also respectful of human life, to bring about a feeling of justice?

•Does your mind surrounding a certain decision you must make feel cloudy and muddled? Find a new vantage point from which to consider it.

•Take your time, meditating on an important decision. Look for root causes. Some people may never agree with your ruling; how does this make you feel?

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La symbolique de la Tempérance


• Scales : Comparing options and weighing potential consequences.

• Sword : Precision of mind. Making swift decisions and judgements.

• Robe : Understanding the bodily consequences of abstract decision-making.

• Crown : Discernment of judgement as a path toward spirituality; the weight and power of one’s status.

• Third Eye : Rising above or breaking through the status quo to come to a creative resolution.

Justice Card #11 represents honesty, weighing your options, playing the long-game and considering the consequences of actions.

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