Major Arcana · XI

Justice

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Justice symbolizes objectivity, legality, balance, and facing the consequences of one's actions. In its upright position, this card suggests positive outcomes based on honesty and correct decisions.

Number: XI
Arcana: Major Arcana · Major Arcana
Element: Spirit
Planet / sign: Libra

Advice of the card

Seek the truth and act honestly. Make balanced decisions based on facts and logic. A fair outcome corresponding to your actions awaits you.

Upright

General meaning

Justice symbolizes objectivity, legality, balance, and facing the consequences of one's actions. In its upright position, this card suggests positive outcomes based on honesty and correct decisions.

In love and relationships

In matters of love, Justice suggests honest and balanced relationships. May indicate the formalization of marriage or a fair resolution to a conflict.

In career and work

In career matters, Justice indicates a fair resolution of business disputes, receiving deserved rewards, and success in legal matters.

Reversed

General meaning

The reversed Justice indicates injustice, bias, legal problems, imbalance, or inability to take responsibility for one's actions.

In love and relationships

In relationships, the reversed card suggests dishonesty, infidelity, unfair treatment, or a divorce/separation on a bad note.

In career and work

In work situations, the reversed Justice may indicate obstacles related to discrimination, dishonest dealings, or negative legal consequences.

Card symbolism

Spirit is the special element of the Major Arcana, pointing to fateful, transpersonal forces.
Astrological correspondence: Libra.

Yes or no

Neutral: it depends on circumstances

The answer depends on your question and neighbouring cards in a spread; reversed, the meaning may shift.

FAQ

What does Justice mean in Tarot?+

Justice symbolizes objectivity, legality, balance, and facing the consequences of one's actions. In its upright position, this card suggests positive outcomes based on honesty and correct decisions.

What does Justice mean reversed?+

The reversed Justice indicates injustice, bias, legal problems, imbalance, or inability to take responsibility for one's actions.

What does Justice mean in love?+

In matters of love, Justice suggests honest and balanced relationships. May indicate the formalization of marriage or a fair resolution to a conflict.

Is Justice a yes or a no?+

Neutral: it depends on circumstances.