20:   Judgement [sic]

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BOTA (Builders of the Adytum)

Universal Waite

1.   A final decision. 2.   An inner calling or spiritual awakening; "finding your place in the world." 3.   A realization or sudden insight.

COMMENTS:

The Hermit spent some time thinking things over.   Judgment says, "I'm making a decision now."   You're going to respond to an inner call.   This is when you say, "Hey, I think I'll go ahead and apply to medical school."

Judgement is "the point of no return."

This card may be saying, "You should face the past and put it to rest.   You must make a hard decision" (especially if it shows up next to the Five of Cups).

We are told that the angel in the illustration is Gabriel.

The imagery for this card comes from the Bible (John 5:28-29).