Devoid of Stars

From the Touchstone Tarot, the Eight of Cups; from the John Waterhouse Oracle, "Lamia:"

          This young man has a rather resolute look on his face. What has been apparent to others (full moon) has now become obvious and accepted by him (reflection). His vision of an emotionally fulfilling relationship did not manifest as he thought. I am sure he gave it his all, but now he realizes it will never be more than a dream. He has decided to leave in order to find something more real. The story around Waterhouse's painting Lamia is an example how some people react instead of just walking away. Lamia was a queen who attracted the eye of Zeus and became his mistress. Hera his wife found out, killed their children and turned Lamia into a half-woman, half-snake form. Lamia, grieving for her children, began preying upon the children of others. This myth perfectly illustrates the insane idea that one bad turn deserves another. I came across this quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. yesterday, and I think it sums up where this kind of response leads: "Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars." Please, just keep walking in the other direction.