Welcome to 2024—a Universal 8-Year! While this year won’t be without its challenges, let’s be hopeful that it will be one of hope, growth, expansion, prosperity, and success. Are you ready for a journey into the magic of 8?✨ Join us as we explore “Justice, Strength, and the Magical Number 8,” spilling the entertaining history of how Strength and Justice share the spotlight at the charismatic number 8. Buckle up for a ride into a year where the universe aligns with our aspirations, promising a grab bag of possibilities and positive transformations.
Tarot History Unveiled
Tarot de Marseille: Justice Takes the Throne at 8
- A classic move, Justice reigns at 8 in this deck, sticking to the traditional symbolism of scales, swords, and a balanced, fair-minded vibe.
Rider-Waite Tarot: The Plot Twist with Strength
- Arthur Edward Waite flips the script, moving Strength to 8. Why? To craft a new narrative—Strength as an inner force rather than a scale-toting figure. It comes from patience, wisdom, and confidence. It’s about maintaining composure and control.
Thoth Tarot: Justice Reclaims the 8-Spot
- Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot joins the Justice-at-8 team, embracing traditional vibes with a mystical touch (titled Adjustment). Adjustment seeks balance and growth with the understanding that the past brings insight into the future.
The Mythic Tarot: Strength Finds Its Inner Roar
- Inspired by Rider-Waite, many decks view Strength as an internal force—an untamed energy residing within, shifting the narrative from traditional scales to personal strength. This version shows Hercules entering a cave (serving as a metaphor for your hidden fears). Fear can stop you, or you can tap into your inner strength and face what roars at you.
Why the Switcheroo? Tarot evolves. Interpretations evolve.
Waite’s vision of Strength resonated and sparked a trend that influenced a wave of decks that followed his.
The decision to swap Justice and Strength in the Rider-Waite deck shifted the story, emphasizing the power within and offering a unique perspective on the qualities featured in these cards.
How to use this to Unlock the Power of Your Universal 8-Year!
Balance in Action:
- Whether you resonate with Justice or Strength at 8, It’s all about equilibrium.
Triumph Over Challenges:
- Tap into your inner Strength or embrace Justice’s fairness. Face challenges head-on; accomplishment is your middle name this year.
Mindful Choices:
- Your decisions, like skimming rocks on the water, create ripples. Be mindful, and choose wisely. Make choices that serve you and the life you seek. And, if you send good vibes into the universe simultaneously, I’m here for it.
Justice or Strength? It’s your choice. Regardless, let’s use this knowledge for good in 2024.
Balance the scales, conquer challenges, and make choices that invite growth, expansion, and success.
Until the next time…
Ever Upward!
