Justice
A woman sits on the throne with a crown on her head, a sword in one hand and a set of scales in the other.
Card Number 11:
Balance, Partnerships, Choices
Place in the Fool’s Journey:
Justice teaches The Fool to understand cause and effect.
Upright Meaning
Keywords:
Fairness – Justice - Integrity - Truth Cause and Effect - Legal Situations
As a Person:
Justice is a person who lives with a high moral code. They live a life of integrity and fairness and expect others to do the same. They are adamant about searching for and weighing all the facts before deciding what they believe to be true. They truly want to make things better for the greater good. They are compassionate to those they consider innocent but can be harsh to those they consider deserving of punishment.
As a Situation/Experience:
As a situation the Justice card reminds us that we are all held accountable for our own choices and actions. Much like a card of karma, sometimes we are rewarded for the good we do and sometimes we must face the consequences when things go wrong. This is a time when accountability is the focus and we must be ready for the judgement that is surely on its way. Whether the outcome is positive or negative we must be willing to face the fact that we were a part of creating the situation whether or not we did so intentionally. This card can also represent an actual legal case and assures the matter is close to resolution.
As Advice:
Justice wants you to know that the situation you are facing will be treated by karmic law. If a compromise can be found, it will be. If not, then wrongs will be made right and those who are deserving will be rewarded. Justice will be served swiftly and thoroughly with an outcome that is fair to all involved. The energetic trial has already begun and the sentences are already on their way. Now is the time to look at yourself and your involvement with honesty and truthfulness. Accept accountability for choices and get ready to accept the outcome, whatever it is. Only then can you grow to the levels of self awareness you are meant to achieve.
Reversed Meaning
Keywords:
Injustice – Dishonesty – Lack of Accountability
Deceitful Practices – Denial
As a Person:
Justice reversed is someone who has little to no moral code. They will do absolutely anything to get what they want and do not care if it is illegal, immoral or hurts others along the way. They have no empathy and show no compassion for anyone. They always put themselves above others and will not accept accountability for anything they do. Lying, stealing, cheating and manipulating are their fields of expertise.
As a Situation/Experience:
The justice card reversed warns us that someone has been deceitful and isn’t being held accountable for their actions. They are doing everything they can to deflect the blame away from themselves to prevent their guilt from being found. They may actually believe they are innocent and refuse to see how their actions are harmful or immoral. This card can also represent an actual legal case and warns that justice will not be served at this time.
As Advice:
Justice reversed points out that Its time to pay attention to your own actions and what consequences they are bringing into your life. The truth may be hard to face but it is important that you find the courage to search for it and accept it for what it is. Now is not the time to shy away from accountability but to face your choices and behaviors and the parts of you don’t want to see and find ways to change them all for the better. Your future will be a better one because of it.
Artist credits to: Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Colman Smith’s Tarot Vintage Deck, Matt Hughes’ Ethereal Visions Deck & Mrdiyshisha’s Cute Ghost Tarot Deck
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