Controversy, judgment, justice and injustice; attracts/makes trouble or fixes/heals trouble.
The Tenth Letter of the Alphabet. Energy Frequency No. 10. (mostly matrix suggestions with some of my own musings) A firm, gentle, inner-guidance, protection and shielding, particularly when facing difficult situations, tasks and people. The “Warrior Father” aspect of Spirit. Imparts strength, resolve and courage. (How this relates to “J” the 10th Letter will be discussed under “Letter-Number Table 1.” – 1+0=1. on the Header Menu Bar – yet to be added.)
(The above also applies to letter “G’s” in names that sound like “J’s” as in “Roger” & “George.”)
The Judgment Factor.
The “J” focuses primarily on judgment and justice: justice for the individual, justice for communities and finally, justice for nature and the earth. It also pulls in blame and accusation.
Janet Reno, two term Attorney General had her fair share of blame and accusation.
Michael Jackson, famous pop singer-dancer and his entire family have had theirs (including long term accusations of Michael being a child-molester).
John Demjanjuk, retired Ohio autoworker found himself extradited to Israel and accused of Nazi war crimes (three “J’s” in the name brought powerful issues with justice!).
O.J. Simpson, in spite of being acquitted for murder – will always remain accused and guilty in the eyes of many!!
Letter “J” may also attract unjust acts and situations; on that score, one might call Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, the First Lady of injustice! – and redoubtable comedienne Joan Rivers has bounced back after her “sea of troubles.”
Then a more archetypal, mystical, heroine….Saint Joan of Arc, the martyred warrior-woman from fifteenth Century France, who listened to her “inner voices,” rallied and successfully led her countrymen in battle – but was sold to her enemies for trial, torture and burning.
Some “J’s” choose political and social arenas and vary from being moderately involved to the out-and-out activist.
“Mother Jones” Harris: early activist; in the name of social justice instigated child labor reforms in the U.S. and became a champion for the poor.
Jacques-Yves Cousteau: (“The Jewel of the Sea”) became the outstanding and outspoken advocate for the oceans; co-developer of the first aqua-lung; foremost exponent of marine conservation; he also fought the exploitation of our planet’s dwindling resources.
The Physical Factor.
Generally speaking, most “J’s” need a constant outlet for an excess of physical energy, many of them can’t sit or stand still for long without wriggling or jiggling and most would rather be outdoors. They love to travel, or jog, do sports, race fast cars and boats, fly planes or engage in a passion for horses and other animals; some become daredevil adventurers with a wanderlust. The occasional downside of “J” (similar to “K”): may attract a severe physical challenge, often stemming from a tendency to be accident-prone……then the life reflects the lesson – in making the best (or worst) of an “unjust” situation!
An accident-prone “J” child gets attention through trouble and catastrophe, they actually need extra attention and more acceptance, otherwise, later in life there’s a struggle to find and keep employment, accompanied by a sense of being “put-upon” by others.
The last physical aspect of letter “J” focuses on the health and fitness of the body; some develop a passion for keeping fit – or even become a fitness guru, like actress Jane Fonda and legendary health advocate Jack Lalanne – who recently turned a spry looking 90 (his comment about his longevity – “I can’t die – it would ruin my image.”)………update: since first writing this several years have transpired and just this week late in Jan. of 2011, Jack Lalanne just dies in his late 90′s.
The Controversy Factor.
On another level, some “J’s” try to make sense out of life by taking it head-on and creating controversy. – like provocative Irish born 20th Century author James Joyce, whose writings were initially misunderstood – as was philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, although Sartre also lent his energy and passion to revolutionary politics.
Early psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung, rebel and original thinker (from “J” sounded as “Y” in the German language), master of the unconscious, of symbols and dream interpretation and an investigator into the esoteric; was accused by his associates of abandoning medicine for mysticism; but he firmly maintained that psychiatry must reflect all of man’s experiences!
Balanced “J:” physical determination; persistence; reliability; accepting others without judgment; the capacity for joy and tranquility in the face of trials and tribulations; an abiding inner faith in mankind and the spiritual forces within man and all of nature; expert “trouble-shooters;” advocates for justice and just causes (like Rev. Jesse Jackson).
Unbalanced “J:” irresponsible, always in some kind of personal trouble; fear of being judged; projects trouble onto others – or personally takes on the troubles of others.
Famous “J” perpetrators of injustice:
Joseph Stalin, Russia’s “butcher” of millions.
Rev. Jim Jones, responsible for the mass suicide of his religious community in Guyana, West Africa.
Josef Mengele, Nazi mass murderer.
Joseph McCarthy, U.S. Senator who (all too quickly) judged and jumped to conclusions in his authorized communist witch-hunt after World War II.
Weak “J’s:” either deliberately avoid confrontations, or consistently attract trouble, especially when “J” begins the name…but eventually, it makes them strong!
Transformation Through Adversity “J’” (This is an extremely inspiring quote from the Eugene Register Guard, Feb. 22nd. 2011). “I have learned to embrace adversity. After losing the family business to a fire, after another fire that destroyed my home, after a fight with cancer, I don’t want to waste time, whining, complaining about my situation, or giving up. Instead I want to milk every last lesson I can out of adversity and turn it into a growing experience.” Jeremy Johnson of La Pine, an archery hunter who spent a week alone (dauntlessly still hunting) in the Eagle Cap Wilderness – after all of his gear was stolen!! (A comment on his powerful name: and this is something rarely seen – he ‘leads’ with the “J” in both the first and the second name. If “J” leads the first name – it’s how you personally react to injustices – if “J” leads the second name – it’s how you attract adversity to you through the environment; the result in his case……mental, emotional and spiritual transformation!)
When “J” is in YOUR NAME: it’s how you keep out of trouble or attract it – it’s how you deal with injustice or physical challenges from others and your environment.
SUMMARY: energetic, athletic; loves animals, sports, travel; dealing with justice, attracting or avoiding trouble, dare-devilish; mystical, interdimensional.
Famous “J” names: Controversial; concerned with justice and Judgment; trouble–tend to create or attract it; athletic and nature loving; physical challenges.
John F. Kennedy: charismatic and controversial 35th U.S. president; youngest and first Roman Catholic to ever hold office; much beloved leader, assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1963; the once idyllic ‘Camelot’ myth of his life is now seriously under challenge by historians and researchers. James Earl Jones: distinguished American actor with the marvelous voice, immortalized as the voice of Darth Vader in the initial Star Wars Trilogy – first had to overcome stuttering!! John McEnroe: international Tennis Star; also remembered for his temperamental outbursts on the court. Keith Jarrett: brilliant, unique and sensitive improvisational Jazz pianist; known to berate his audiences mid performance for not having the ‘right vibes’ – or for being too distracting…pre-concert-goers are issued candy to stop them coughing! Jonas (Edward) Salk: microbiologist and U.S. medical hero of the 50′s; battled the injustice of the dreaded Polio epidemic and developed a successful vaccine to stop the disease. Jean Auel: feminist and author; wrote the successful “Earth’s Children” series, including The Clan of the Cave Bear, The Valley of Horses, the Mammoth Hunters, in which her heroines deal with prejudice, survival and compassion in pre-historic America. Janis Joplin: singer; a 60′s-70′s trouble-child who lived hard and died of a heroin overdose; now has almost a cult-following for her earthy, raspy-throated style. John Lennon: controversial English musician, composer and fabled Beatles band member; assassinated by fanatical fan in 1980. “Jackie” (Herbert John) Gleason: called “The Great One,” U.S. entertainer and serious actor; best remembered for his early T.V. sitcom as the always-in-trouble Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners. Johnny Carson: fondly missed as the charming, amusing and skillful late-night T.V. talk-show host; famous for ‘taking-on’ almost anyone, or anything on his show – and for his many failed marriages. Judy Garland: early film star and singing sensation – Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz; manipulated by early screen bosses, emotional and marriage problems, and despite her enormous talent and popularity, became drug and alcohol addicted to assuage feelings of insecurity. Michael Jordan: athletic and amazing basketball hero and sport’s businessman. Johnny Johnston: retired Dayton landscaper and nature activist; educates local landowners on river habitats; in six weeks of the summer of 1997 he single-handedly planted 2,500 willow and cottonwood saplings to save the banks of the Tuscannon River.