The Strength card does not refer to the physical attribute of that characteristic. The force at work here is one of character: the proper control of emotions and desires. This card symbolizes patience, courage, action, and determination. Aspects that are not associated with this card are compassion, nurturing, and forgiveness. It is about control of oneself and the environment. There is a deep seated power here, one that moves gently but victoriously. This state of being is achieved through proper control of his emotional side with his most rational mental prowess. If this card appears in a tarot reading, whatever goal you are pursuing can be achieved if you are willing to be patient.
The Hermit has a deliberate reason for isolating himself from the world. It’s not just an antisocial bet. He is trying to find the inner truth of himself with only the help of a small flashlight and the sound of the inner voice. The distractions of the world can obscure that truth and make it difficult to use those helping tools. He has already worked hard to calm the chaos within him, but the external chaos that surrounds him prevents the task from being completed. It is a useful and necessary insulation. When the job is done, he will return to the enlightened world. If this card appears in your tarot reading, now is the time for self-reflection, to discover who you really are and what you long to be. If the card refers to a specific issue, that issue will need to be resolved before any further progress can be made. If the card is about a person, a mentor may be about to enter your life and guide you toward self-discovery.
Although it bears the same name as a cutesy TV game show, the Wheel of Fortune is energy in its most powerful form. This is the charge behind our lives, the catalyst that sets the duo of fate and fate in motion. The shape of the wheel is representative of the life cycles that we all must go through in our search for a proper life and enlightenment. Fate and fate seem to be things we can’t predict but we can. But tarot readings and other methods of divinity can give us clues about our destinies, and destiny operates in that cycle. Every beginning has an end and a new beginning right after that. Change is inevitable and must be accepted and learned from. When the bad streaks overwhelm you, know that it’s only a matter of time before the good ones arrive.
Justice does not refer to the laws and rules created and applied by man. He presides over the immutable laws of the universe that keep things running as they should. Cause and effect is one of the areas over which Justice has control. Although we have long discovered the relationship between these aspects, we still cannot predict what exact effect each cause will produce. Naturally, karma would also be a law that Justice would enforce. If you behave in a positive way, positive things will come back to you. If you behave in a negative way, be careful what will come back.