2011 - Judgement, Justice and the Emperor...

Before I rush into the significant days through the year of 2011, I thought to take a step backwards and explain the significance of the year 2011 itself. For you see, in both numerology and tarot, the year 2011 is very special.

The main numbers of the year and their tarot counterparts are:

20     -    Judgement

11     -    Justice

4       -   The Emperor

Can you see the beginnings of the significance? After all the things that have come up in the last decade, this year is about Judgement, Justice and the Emperor. It's effects will be large and small, and we'll try to go over as much as possible in this blog space.

20 - This number is broken down into the number 2. This places it as a very positive number and represents the vibrations of duality, division, polarity, choice, harmony, diplomacy, patience, psychicism, intuition, empathism, adaptability, collecting, balancing of opposites and subconscious memory. Showing that this year will be one of balancing. We will see some large Dualities attempting to be more diplomatic, such as the Republicans and Democrats for example. Already in this year they are attempting to 'balance' themselves through sitting in mixed seats during the state of the union address for 2011. Will it be good or disastrous in the end? Only time will tell on that one.

The Judgement card is a card of caution in tarot. It speaks out that we should never be too quick to pass judgement on the world around us, no matter how sure we are at first. The Judgement card also represents forethought, second chances, extra effort, joy, accomplishments, mental clarity, career moves, attention to detail, personal responsibility, messages, choices, contracts, forgiving, letting go of negative issues and exploring new spiritual paths.

With the mixture of the number 20 and the Judgement card, we gain some perspective into this year. Together they show that this year will be filled with duality and division. Politically, people will become aware of the polarity between the people and the governments. Any plans to 'globalize' will begin to divide, while the world of humans considers what it really wants in reality. Choices will be made that will bring harmony and disharmony. Some judgements might be made a bit to quickly, without thinking things through, and these judgmental errors will lead to BIG changes across the political landscape.


The Judgement card is filled with lots of water, which shows that emotions will be somewhat turbulent this year, especially as people learn to adjust their thinking. Those to quick to judge things around them, will find themselves in rockier waters then those who are more balanced in their perspective of the world. The card also holds mountains and trumpets in it, heralding triumphs throughout this year. Many challenges that some were thought to have been doomed, will now be righted, balanced or overcome.

More importantly, every choice that is made, good or bad, will effect our world. Choices that we make as individuals, as well as cultures and societies. For better or worse, the choices we all make this year, will determine what sort of cosmic changes we will see in coming decades. So make sure to take your time in thinking things through before you pass judgement.

The number 11 is a very special number. In most practices of numerology, it is considered a "Master Number", and it gives out a very significant vibration to those that are receptive to it. Usually, if you receive this number into your life often, it suggests that you are a teacher of positive paths. If you only receive this number on occasion, then it can indicate times when you are being communicated with by a guide, or that you should seek out a guide. The number 11, in general, shows the link between the cosmos and our beings. Some even consider it the number of light workers and psychics because the number 11 has always been associated with radiating light.

The number 11 tells us to be mindful of our blocks, and to get our energies flowing and our minds open. It also reminds us to discipline ourselves, and to develop our confidence in what we know is truly right for us. It warns us not to let fear get the better of us, and suggests that we should question all things around us, and be mindful not to leap before we look.

Because the number 11 is so involved in this year, it suggests that art, healing, self-destruction,  inventions, innovations, spiritual leadership, dualities, intuition and mystic mysteries will be on the fore front of our lives. Already we can see this happening with the hundreds of thousands of animal deaths that have continued to turn up since the new year started. Is it a mystic mystery that only shaman's and oracles can bring real meaning from? Or is it a sign of self-destruction from the insensitive side of humanity? Who knows at this point? Passing judgement on either side will cause imbalance. Perhaps it is a mixture of both? Either way, these events also highlight the duality already playing a big part in this year.

The number 11 is aligned with the Justice card. A card that symbolizes balance, resolutions, karma, settlements, law troubles, clarity, fairness, righting of wrongs, cause and effect, connections and harmony. The Justice card is the perfect counterpart for the number 11, as seen on the card is a women sitting between two pillars, which look like a number 11. She sits between the pillars, holding the scales in one hand and a sword in the other. She is psychic, passionate and compassionate, and she will always make the fairest and most balanced decision, even if it's not necessarily the one we were hoping for. She makes her decisions because they are right, not because they are popular decisions.



We will also see an improvement in health, as both individuals and groups begin to realize that we must do something to improve our own health, as well as the health of Gaia. More people will become aware of the richness of organic food, and the benefits of self-sustainability. From there their health will begin to improve, as will their minds and spirits, bringing for more awakenings in this year. All of this plays a part into aligning us for coming years, and becoming more sensible about how we treat our bodies and the rest of the world, will simply be the beginning.

Last, but definitely not the least important, is the number 4. It is a number of practical, orderly, logical, loyal, hard-working, frugal, upward-building, earthly, responsible, even tempered, creative, materialistic, patient and eco-minded vibrations. It fits in well with our 20 and 11 numbers. It amplifies the vibrations of balance and adds a touch of logic and sense to it all. It won't just be a passing fad to love the earth and be sensible about the way we experience the world.

The number 4 is aligned with the Emperor card. This is a very specific card in the major arcana. It signals that a powerful man will play a large part in this coming year. He will either have dark brown hair, or graying to fully gray hair. He will be a strict but wise man, who has had a lot of experience in the world. He is war hardened, but balanced and fair. He considers the lives of his people before he considers himself, though he is definitely not willing to give up all of his luxuries just for his constituents. He can seem unruly or harsh at times, but in most cases he proves that his actions were necessary.

The Emperor card also represents a need for less domination and emotional distractions. He will teach us to to maintain our focus and determination when hard choices are in front of us. As well as bringing forth lessons in structure and stability, which are needed now. The Emperor is often associated with the sign of Ares, which signals that this year will be filled with business and global-scale matters. Things that are behind the scenes will start to trickle out a bit faster, and those in leadership positions will not only show their true colors, but will likely be sent to Justice to be balanced out.


All in all, this year is going to be one that we will notice. Changes within our bodies, minds and spirits will be apparent, as will changes on a larger scale. The focus will be on balance and alignment, in logical and self-sustaining sense.

Take some time to meditate on the choices you've made in your past, and then meditate on the choices you could yet make in your future. It will make or break your next decade or so....