I have to say my opinion on cannabis has changed dramatically over the past couple decades – largely due to better education. While I still do not partake, I realize that this plant has been wrongly demonized and has many valuable uses. How many people do you know benefit from CBD oil? Or smoke to calm certain health issues? How many trees could we save if we still used hemp for paper and other products? In short, this is the PERFECT plant to represent justice – folks need to consider evidence from both sides of an argument before making a determination, something that our society is not terribly good at. Justice asks us to make a change.
Blessings!
Thistle
Justice – Cannabis
Seek the truth; make informed decisions; consider the consequences of your actions.
Description: A mandala of cannabis lies on top of a copy of the Declaration of Independence written on hemp paper. Rich cannabis oil, salve, tinctures, and capsules are out on display. Freshly wound thread rests near a jar of dried buds. Vitamin-packed seeds are scattered about the table.
Meaning: The personal is political. Clarity and understanding are necessary before making a decision. Until the 1900s, seventy-five percent of the world’s paper was made from hemp.A campaign targeting people of color criminalized marijuana use and shifted popular opinion, leading to the perception of cannabis as a dangerous drug. The loss of a valued remedy for pain and mental illness, as well as a sustainable source of clothing and paper, is minor compared to the continued impact the campaign has on people of color. The recent legalization of marijuana further complicates the issue. The unfolding story of cannabis teaches about imbalances of power. When life asks for your ruling, arm yourself with information from all sides. Stand on the side of truth and fight for what is right.
Crafting with Justice:
• Create flags with message of justice from hemp fabric.
• Consider cannabis products for healing. Do research. Talk to experts. Make an informed choice.
• Claim responsibility for your action. Record your commitments on hemp paper.
The Herbcrafter’s Tarot by author Latisha Guthrie and artist Joanna Powell Colbert
Parting the Mists 
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