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| Liz Greene's Mythic Tarot |
Tonight we have a Full Moon in the cardinal air sign of Libra, the Scales of Equality and Justice. Beyond the limited reach of "political correctness" lies the realm of social justice.
The term social justice means different things to different people: some balk at the concept or are tired of hearing about it; some welcome it and dedicate their lives to the matter. Whatever your personal position, a good discussion of social justice is going to raise some eyebrows, or at the very minimum raise some intriguing points of view. This is Libra’s pet terrain – the perspective of self meeting other, where we discover if ever the twain shall meet.
INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL JUSTICE
We don’t often hear the term “individual social justice.” Heck, I may
be one of the first people to coin the phrase, for all I know. Maybe the words ‘individual’
and ‘social’ technically cancel each other out; perhaps it's a complete oxymoron. But I’m going to turn grammar
on its ear and do it anyway. Since I’m an artist, writer and free-thinker, I
reserve the right to play with these terms and do so in public.
To me, individual social justice is an act that involves
standing up for oneself individually, yet has a far reaching impact on the
culture as a whole. That culture may be a society, family, organization,
institution, or partnership. As a humanitarian-minded Aquarius, I do
think about my greater brotherhood and sisterhood and all-genders-in-between-hood. I see how standing on the sidelines and being
abused, or discounted, or harmed by another person’s actions or
non-actions has a much more far-reaching effect than JUST ME. The world is watching; we are all connected. The elders, the children and the neighbors are observing our
behavior. Do we stand up and advocate for what we feel to be fair and just, honest and healthy?
I know it’s downright scary, even terrifying, to stand up to
a bully, whether that person be a playground chump, a politician, a boss, professor,
or a misguided partner. Perhaps you are afraid of
being exposed by speaking up, that you might experience a counter-attack or
receive undermining that’s worse than what you’re putting up with now; however, if
you get the right support (hint, hint) and you muster your courage – no matter
if it takes days, weeks, months or years – you will find the power to speak up skillfully. You will reclaim
what is rightfully yours: your dignity, your serenity, and your peace of mind.
At this Full Moon in Libra, we are experiencing a cardinal
t-square involving the Sun and Uranus in Aries, opposing Jupiter and the Moon
in Libra, all square Pluto in Capricorn. A need for freeing oneself from
shackles and chains is arising, and there is tension that must be worked
through in order to gain that liberation. Pluto's potent presence makes sure the lesson is bone-deep – we are not playing small. Our
actions will have consequences for the greater culture and for past souls and
future folks. Uranus opposing Jupiter shakes the ground, changes the playing
field significantly. The cosmic pot is being stirred in order to propel us forth in our personal and collective evolution.
Erin Reese
is an author, spiritual guide, astrologer, and modern psychic reader based in the San
Francisco Bay Area. She works with clients all over the world.
For
readings and spiritual counseling by Skype, phone or email, contact her
directly at erin@erinreese.com.
