One of the most important life lessons is that there is a consequence to each one of your actions. It is the simple law of cause and effect: every action has a reaction. Justice may be slow, but it catches up to everyone.
Well, there is a Major Arcana card that perfectly embodies this lesson: the Justice card. This card is often overlooked but carries a strong message or a reminder that justice and karma are real, and no one can escape them. Let this article be your tarot guide, helping you make Justice work for you.
Justice Keywords
Upright card (keywords)
Balance and equilibrium, Cause and effect, Fairness, Justice, Responsibilty
Reversed card (keywords)
Dishonesty, Imbalance, Lack of accountability, Legal flaws, Unfair treatment
The Justice Tarot Card Description
In the Rider-Waite tarot deck, the main part of this card shows the Lady Justice, or a figure of Justice (it is unclear if this figure is intended to be male or female, but it looks somewhat feminine). In their right hand, the figure holds a double-edged sword, representing power and strength. This sword also symbolizes the duality of potential outcomes of your actions.
In their left hand, the figure holds a golden scale, which obviously represents justice, both in legal disputes and life in general. It is also a symbol of balance and making balanced decisions.
The Justice figure is wearing a red robe, and a red curtain is in the background. Red is the color of power and action. Right beneath the robe, we can see the tip of a white shoe, a reminder that our actions also leave spiritual consequences.
The Justice Upright Meaning
Generally speaking, seeing the upright Justice card is a good omen. One interpretation says there is an important decision ahead of you, and you must try your best to be objective, just, impartial, and balanced.
Another interpretation says that you will receive a long-awaited justice in legal matters or your personal life. Someone has wronged you, and you will finally get closure and satisfaction.
Generally speaking, the Justice card also represents social justice, the justice system, fairness, responsibility, equilibrium, balance, and karma.
Love Meaning
If we are honest, everyone has made mistakes in their past relationships. We should keep these past actions in the past whilst learning from them, but what does this have to do with your love tarot reading?
You see, it is all up to you and your own actions whether you will find—or keep—a loving partner or not. How you act towards your partner or romantic interest will shape how they act towards you. If you treat them right, you will be treated right as well—maybe not by your current partner, but good karma will help you find someone who will give you everything you deserve and more.
Yes, this sounds obvious, but not for everyone. Unfortunately, many people struggle to do the right thing and treat their partners as they would like to be treated—they’re too busy playing games and being toxic. You should avoid these behaviors unless you want to be forever stuck in harmful, negative relationships.
Career Meaning
Is your workplace giving you enough work-life balance? Unfortunately, many people are struggling with finding that balance—it seems impossible when everyone is under so much pressure to give their all at work.
We are not suggesting that you shouldn’t put enough effort into your work tasks. However, you need to learn how to establish boundaries. Otherwise, your work will keep interrupting your personal life, and you will rarely have the time you need to rest, recharge, and relax.
Finances Meaning
When it comes to your finances, you seem to be doing well. You have found a perfect balance between making and spending money. Make sure to stick to these positive habits and continue investing in your future.
The Reversed Justice Card Meaning
When you see a reversed Justice tarot card, you won’t like its message. Unfortunately, the reversed position is a harbinger of the negative consequences of your actions—something bad you did in the past is now coming back to you.
This could be something from your personal life, but it could also be a legal process ahead of you, a messy legal situation, or any other legal process resulting from your past actions. Don’t despair; this could be something simple, such as a parking ticket. However, you must be prepared to pay the consequences.
The reversed meaning can also represent a lack of balance in your life. Additionally, you seem to lack accountability, preventing you from owning up to and growing from your mistakes. This can cause many issues in your personal life.
Love Meaning
Your love life seems messy. There may be a power imbalance between your partner, and you are struggling to even the playing field. You may think that’s unimportant, but healthy relationships can only happen between equal partners.
Of course, it doesn’t mean the partner with more power should reduce themselves to become equal to their partner, but it also doesn’t mean they should use their power to control them. Consider reflecting on the use of power in your relationship.
Career Meaning
If you see this card in a reversed position, it’s a sign that something is not right. You are a victim of unfair treatment at work and know it, but you aren’t sure what to do about it. It seems that, no matter how hard you work and how many tasks you complete successfully, no one is showing you any appreciation.
Instead, you are reprimanded for making even the tiniest mistakes, while those who barely do anything right get praised for practically nonexistent accomplishments. So, what should you do? Well, if you haven’t tried it already, you can voice your frustrations (professionally and appropriately), find a job where you will be more valued, or do nothing and keep putting up with the injustice. It’s all up to you!
Finances Meaning
The Justice card in the reverse position indicates that your financial situation isn’t really great. The expenses are quickly accumulating, and your earnings aren’t enough to cover them all. The situation is still under control, but be careful; you are on thin ice. Reevaluate your spending habits and try to find the balance between what you earn and what you spend.
Other Cards With The Justice Card
One thing that makes the tarot reading even more interesting—and challenging—is that the meaning of each tarot card depends on the other cards in the spread. Yes, the Justice card is obviously the card of justice, consequences, and balance, but its tarot meanings will be influenced by the meanings of other cards. Some examples of these interactions are discussed below.
The Justice and the High Priestess
Tarot spreads with both the Justice and the High Priestess are very interesting. On one side, the High Priestess represents intuition and inner knowledge, while the Justice card reminds you to stay balanced. So, what does this combination mean? Well, it is a message to find a balance between blindly listening to your intuition and trying to rationalize everything. Only through this balance will you achieve your full potential.
The Justice and the Wheel of Fortune
The Wheel of Fortune is a card that reminds you that life is full of unexpected twists and changes. When you see the Justice card in the same spread, it means that the consequences of your actions will catch up to you, even when you don’t expect them. However, this isn’t necessarily negative—maybe you did something good in the past and will soon be rewarded for it.
The Justice and the Hanged Man
The Hanged Man is a really interesting card, as it represents the change of perspective. If paired with a Justice card, it is a gentle reminder to look at things from all perspectives before making your own judgment.
The Justice and the Ace of Swords
The Ace of Swords is a Minor Arcana card, but it still has a powerful meaning. It is a symbol of swift and decisive action. Its combination with the Justice card is a message for you that you need to make some decisions, and you need to make them quickly. Stay unbiased and fair when making these decisions, and as soon as you make them, don’t hesitate to take the necessary actions to follow through on them.
The Justice Card and Its Astrological Sign
As you probably already guessed, the Justice card is connected to the Libra zodiac sign and its ruling planet, Venus. Both Libra and Justice represent balance and fairness, necessary character traits for reaching your Higher Self.
Libra is the tenth zodiac sign, while the Justice is the tenth Major Arcana card. It is no coincidence that Justice was the eighth card previously, but it switched places with the Strength card so they could be in the same places as their corresponding zodiac signs.
Conclusion
We truly hope that we have helped you understand the meaning of the Justice card and its significance for your personal growth. Simply put, if you want to lead a happy and peaceful life, you must remember that all your actions will have consequences—so act accordingly. Try to have balance in everything you do, and be fair towards others to expect the same fairness in return.
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