The Heaviness of the Iron Fist

From the Tarot of the Pagan Cats, Justice; from the oracle Cat Wisdom, "Embracing Differences:"

          This cat seems to be channeling Ma'at, the ancient Egyptian principle of truth, order, morality and justice. Watch the television or read the newspapers, and there's always someone there demanding that the iron fist of justice crush their adversaries. But take a closer look at the media and it becomes clear that due process isn't always meted out fairly. Which is where the "embracing differences" card comes into play. Is the law truly balanced (on a personal or national basis) if a person who looks, acts or thinks like me gets a pass, while those who don't get the iron fist? Sometimes its not so much about punishment, but about correcting imbalances that caused the problem in the first place. As Cornel West explained, "Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public."