JUSTICE
What you do to others you do to yourself -- Work and effort. Karma. The witch's rule of three. The energy you put out returns to you three times over. Taking responsibility. Doing the right thing even if it is a tough, scary choice. Showing up when you would rather avoid the situation. Doing right by yourself. Facing the truth. Owning up.
SHADOW: Considering yourself above people, places, and things. Using your story to become a martyr. Judging yourself harshly and shaming others to feel better about yourself. Speaking ill of others and spreading malicious gossip. Pleasure in humiliation.
The Shadow Witch set the Wheel of Fortune spinning and now moves through the wood with crystal-clear intention. The Hermit has explained karma to the witch. The Hermit revealed that karma is the infused magic of responsibility, that which keeps universal order. What we put out in the world is what comes back to us. This is how each of us determines our fate and sets the course for our destiny.
The Shadow Witch was told to find Justice, and she recognizes the scales of balance. Justice traditionally reflects the glue of law and order with social moral, ethical, and safety codes. Justice takes on a deeper meaning inside the Dark Wood. It is the moment of personal truth. The work and effort you put into a project or situation is what is returned too you. Justice allows no shortcuts, lies, or deceptions. She holds the sword of truth. It will see the heart of the matter and the tenor of all souls.
Two kneeling maidens are blindfolded. They can remove their blindfolds once they claim their role and responsibility for the actions, thoughts, and choices bringing them Justice's feet.
Those who integrate Justice's lessons will act with integrity and become free. We show up for ourselves, our desires, and for other people. The universe responds by greeting us with new possibilities and hidden delights.