The eleventh Major Arcana card in tarot pictures Justice in shape of a woman figure sitting on a throne between two pillars with a sword in one hand and a scale in the other. She is wearing a red robe and a crown. We can see a purple veil between the pillars behind the woman. The numerical value for this card is twelve. It is predominated by Libra. In some decks Justice is numbered the eighth card. The other ones concider it the twelfth.
Justice is associated with law and legal action. It is usually connected with resolution of conflicts, in most cases amicable and favourable. It might concern litigation, contracts, settlement or even divorce. It is also connected with the legal aspect of marriage, when legal or financial documents or contracts are involved.
The eleventh Major Arcana card stands for respecting justice. It is not only about being involved in legal concerns, but being fair and impartial in the first place. Justice seeks equality and honesty. She insists on fairness and acts on ethical principles to do what’s right. It is not about what you want, but what’s fair.
Some claim that this tarot card stands for the laws of the Universe, not the man-made. However, this also refers to being fair, as the double-edged sword in the picture suggests.
In tarot cards interpretation Justice is also claimed to mean responsibility and being accountable for your actions. She symbolises a person who can handle the situation and is able to do what’s right. In that apect she is about settling old accounts and admitting involvement.
Justice tells you that it is important to prepare yourself before you make a decision and weigh all sides of an issue. Balancing all factors will help you to determine the right action and make a choice with full awareness.
Concidering most tarot cards interpretations, one of the major issues is to understand the connection between cause and effect. Every action you take and your every decision has its consequences. They might not occur immediately, but you have to be aware that they will in their own time. According to this interpretation, the veil between pillars hides the machinations of the universe which cause the results of your actions.
This is strongly connected with Karma: everything happens for a reason and everything you do will return to you eventually. Justice is about noticing the connection between actions and seeing that it makes sense. Awareness of these connections will help you to be mindful of what you do and make the right choices.
The appearance of Justice in tarot cards reading should remind you of the law of cause and effect. It might be time to settle old accounts. Consequences of something you’ve done are about to occur, whether it was a bad or a good thing. You will be either punished or rewarded. All in all, these consequences are inevitable, as justice has to be done. This card might be a warning: don’t do anything you might regret in the future. It also tells you to be impartial and fair in your judgements. In this aspect Justice is a sign that you will find qualities of a good jugde in yourself. However, before you try to solve new problems, you have to face the old ones. When you settle all your accounts, you will be able to make the right decisions about the present. Justice will help you to be reasonable and recognize the actions of Karma.
When Justice appears in tarot cards reading reversed, it means injustice, inequality and bias. It stands for the imbalance that causes delays and cofusion, possibly about legal cases. This may lead to delayed or, what’s worse, unfair judgement. It might also mean separations that are not ratified or legalised. Unlike the upright position, the reversed one is associated with legal complications, bigotry and excessive severity in judgement. This relates to you if you are unfair, take sides and forget to respect justice. It is not easy to maintain balance in judgements, but it is essential if you want to be fair. Reversed Justice appears also to those who can’t jugde themselves and try to avoid consequences of their actions.
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The justice card refers to a positive card, and is seen as a good sign concerning partnerships, business deals and activities and to legal issues. The benefits of compromise are also indicated, which is a foundation of equity and fairness.
This card has specific advice for specific situations. Be wary of wrong advice from someone in supposed legal authority. Read the small print and get trusted advice. Tread carefully and you will not be bamboozled or taken advantage of.