Author: David Schwarm
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This week we are guided by Justice
This week I drew Justice.
A woman sits between two pillars, holding scales in one hand and an upraised sword in the other. The Fool is searching for another way, another goal and motivation for his life. He needs the judgment of someone wise and fair.
This card indicates that sometimes justice might appear to be unfair and cold, but it restores a sense of reason and creates a natural balance.
Justice can be a literal representation of justice or law, and it is a very good card to find in your spread if you have acted with kindness and fairness towards others and, especially, if you have been a victim. It is a significant indicator of fairness and a positive resolution, although how and what sort will depend on your own experiences. If you have been unfair, abusive, or otherwise shady and immoral in your dealings, though, pay heed. For the unjust, this card is, at best, a dire warning to change your ways before retribution falls upon you, and, at worst, a simple statement that it is already too late. In neutral cases, it may simply be telling you to seek out balance in your life.
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HSIAO KUO
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Hexagram 62: HSIAO KUOPREPONDERANCE OF THE SMALL
In a great storm the wise bird returns
to her nest and waits patiently.This is a time of difficult and dangerous conditions. You should not be seduced into struggling, striving, or seeking solutions through aggressive action. Success is met only by waiting modestly for the guidance of the Creative.
Trying times are a test of our integrity and commitment to proper principles. The ordinary person reacts to challenges with fear, anger, mistrust of fate, and a stubborn desire to strike out and eliminate difficulty once and for all. While the temptation to act in this way can be great, to do so can only lead to misfortune and the loss of hard-won ground.
The way of the superior person faced with difficulty is that of nonaction rather than action. She does not strive after recognition or resolution or attempt to gain a higher position by conquering others. Instead, she retreats into her center and cultivates humility, patience, and conscientiousness. On the path of acceptance, self-inquiry, and self-improvement we obtain the aid of the Creative and meet with success after the storm has passed.from the I Ching, or Book of Changes: A Guide to Life’s Turning Points, by Brian Browne Walker
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I don’t know. I really wanted to like The Night Circus—the premise is undeniably magical, and the world Morgenstern builds is rich with imagination. But for me, it just didn’t land.
There was a lot of weird, overly elaborate description that felt more like a distraction than an enhancement. The prose is lush, yes, but sometimes it felt like style over substance. I found myself getting lost in the imagery and not in a good way.
The ending? Not particularly worth it—or something. It just didn’t feel like the payoff matched the buildup. Maybe I missed something, or maybe it’s just not my cup of tea right now.
If you love atmospheric reads and don’t mind a slower, more meandering plot, this might be for you. But personally, I was left feeling underwhelmed.
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