We’ve talked about the idea of the blindfold and how it gives the idea of limitation or the inability to see clearly. Also, the idea that it was put on by a human and must be taken off by a human is also a concept that merits consideration. What you see on the cards is important when you read them.
You’re thinking, “Of course. That’s how the tarot works. It presents images that spark the subconscious mind.” But if that’s true, then the absence of a particular feature on a card can make a difference in your interpretation, right?
To that end, let’s look at the flip side and talk about what the cards DON’T show. Is there one card that you might have expected to have a blindfold and doesn’t, for example. Close your eyes for a moment and consider it before you read the answer below.
If you answered Justice, pat yourself on the back. In courtrooms and law offices you’ll often see representations of Lady Justice blindfolded. The concept behind it is that justice is blind, that the law is what counts and not what you look like. Equal justice under law is what we strive for in our society.
To be fair, not everyone has seen these statues, so don’t beat yourselves up if you didn’t come up with it. But Lady Justice in the tarot has nothing impairing her vision. She sees clearly, and with her sword and scales is prepared to weigh and measure each person that comes before her. You’ll get what you deserve from her and she looks you in the eyes as she metes out her wisdom.
To me, the lack of visual impairment indicates an ability to judge all fairly based on their merits. You can’t hide from Justice, in other words. You will receive the benefits or suffer the consequences.
In the tarot we focus so much on what we see that it’s good to consider what we don’t see once in a while. And I hope you won’t forget that as you study the cards.
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