Judgement

Major Arcana
Written By Quinn

Traditional Meaning

Decision time. Unavoidable occurrences. Dramatic climax.

Going Deeper

I don't mind the energy of Judgement too much, and whilst it usually accompanies some pretty intense emotions, there is the possibility of freeing yourself from an oppressive situation that has been holding you back for too long. Judgement has a connection to the planet Pluto which is renowned for digging deep and forcing radical transformation. This is not a process that happens overnight, and a Judgement situation is no different. It will often be known for a while that things can't remain the way they are, but as humans, we're reluctant to allow change. This card is the sign that enough is enough, and you can either take control yourself, or the fates will intervene and force the change on you. It's always better to at least try to make the changes yourself; it's less dramatic. Judgement can mark a period where we must retreat to the underworld and explore the deeper realms. It may be saying this is the time when nothing will grow, although it does not deny fertility in the future. Sometimes when we have overplanted, the ground loses fertility. This may have happened in your life, but individual situations must be judged on their merits. This card implies that future growth depends on how well you navigate the realms of Judgement, and it's not usually the easiest of passages. This card strongly connects to the month of October and events that somehow relate. Frequently this card will bring up issues that you thought were long dead. Another telltale sign will crop up along with this card: the call from within. This call is very particular; it'll usually take over your whole body and tells you exactly what you need to do. Try not to shut the inner voice out completely.

Astro Insight

The dwarf planet Pluto

Examples With Other Cards

Cards that are close to Judgement will reveal exactly what we are being judged on. Cups: Emotional matters and relationships. Pentacles: Money, work, health. Wands: The soul path, ethics, and morality. Swords: Methods of communication, perspective, ways of thinking. With other major arcana, we have significant moments ahead that will hold importance for a long time to come.

To Help Yourself or Give Advice To Others

Some people will deal with change more easily than others; that's just how it is. Sometimes, this card doesn't so much ask you to change but to recognise where things have changed.

Jet

Common Associations

The element of water. The colour turquoise blue and sometimes black. The gift of healing. Stones such as hematite and jet .

 

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