Truce

From the Sun and Moon Tarot, the Four of Swords; from the Jade Oracle, Chalchihuitl (Jade):

The two most powerful warriors are patience and time. ~Leo Tolstoy

Americans (or at least its politicians) are fond of having a 'War on' many things - drugs, crime, poverty, terror, etc. But it seems from past results that a battle on anything creates more of the problem, not less. The Thoth keyword for the Four of Swords is 'truce,' a rest from fighting and making strategic decisions. Such a respite, when done sincerely, can help us see the situation with clarity and become receptive to other viewpoints that we've been blind to before. Jade was considered a precious stone by the ancient Mexicans; the color of vegetation, it symbolized life and the joy of living. It asks us, "Are you fighting for an opinion or an assumption, or seeking something that will bring the joy of life to everyone?"