Justice card
Justice · Major Arcana · Element: Air · Astrology: Libra
A crowned figure in a red robe sits between two pillars, holding scales in one hand and an upright double-edged sword in the other. The veil behind her and her steady gaze show that a judgment must be free of emotion yet bound to conscience.
Yes/no: Maybe
Upright meaning
- temperance
- fairness
- cause and effect
- honesty
- truth
Justice points to a time when the consequences of your actions catch up with you. The decisions you made, the words you spoke and the things you did in the past are now being weighed on the scales. This is not a judge out to punish you but an impartial measure that links cause to effect. Legal processes, contracts, a fair negotiation or a dispute settled equitably may come up with this card. Honesty, toward yourself and toward others, takes center stage. You are asked to see the facts without an emotional filter; this can be hard, but it brings clarity. Accepting your own responsibility and correcting any mistakes sets you free. If you have a decision to make, hear all sides, look at the evidence and choose what sits well with your conscience. When you act fairly, the balance settles in your favor in the long run.
Reversed meaning
- injustice
- avoiding responsibility
- prejudice
- incomplete information
- imbalance
Justice reversed signals that an injustice has occurred somewhere or that justice is being delayed. Perhaps a decision was made on incomplete information, or perhaps someone is acting with bias. Sometimes the source of the injustice is your own attitude, such as being too harsh on yourself or ignoring your responsibility and shifting it onto someone else. Straying from honesty and negligence in contracts or legal matters also fall within this card's scope. Before making a decision, ask yourself whether you are missing any information. Gather your documents and put the details in writing. Fairness is usually established through patience and careful records.
In love and relationships
Openheartedness, mutual responsibility and equal sharing are the key words of this period. If one partner is carrying too much of the load, or if an issue isn't being discussed honestly, the scales will reveal it.
In career and money
This card calls for care and accuracy with contracts, legal transactions, taxes and official paperwork. A fair outcome is possible; don't neglect the documents and the details.
See the truth fully first, then decide; don't shy away from taking on your share of the responsibility.
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