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Justice
Anime: Full Metal Alchemist
Characters (left to right): Alphonse Elric, Edward Elric

The Law of Equivalent Exchange says that nothing can be gained without exchanging something of equivalent value. This is one of the simplest views of what constitutes justice, and was indeed the basis of the Code of Hammurabi, the first recorded set of laws. But is the principle of 'an eye for an eye' really justice? What about extenuating circumstances? Where do people's feelings and ideals fit into the picture? Could there in fact be a higher form of justice that appeals to a more cosmic set of principles? Where do love and compassion fit in?

The Elric brothers are both practicing alchemists, and as such, must adhere to the Law of Equivalent Exchange in their practice of alchemy. But experience quickly proves to them that 'eye for an eye' principles, while technically correct, are not fulfilling, and so they begin a quest in search of a higher form of justice to help them right the wrongs they have caused through their inexperience and raw desires. Along the way they encounter a number of people who illustrate different views of what is right, what is just, and what is acceptable. In the end, only they themselves can decide what seems fair, and what is truly right.

Meanings at a glance: action and reaction; balance; a decision that must be made in light of what is right; compassionate decisions; legal matters; need for the correct mixture of ingredients

reversed: imbalance; injustice; unfair or heartless decisions; cost greater than the return; advice to judge with mercy instead of severity

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This is one of those tarot cards that I knew right from the beginning who had to go on it, even before I'd seen the entire anime series. Actually, before I'd seen the series I was just going to put Ed on the card. But after I finished the series I just didn't have the heart to separate the two brothers. (Thank heaven I had immediate access to the FMA movie after finishing the tv series. O_O ;__________________; AAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!)
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