The Justice is the eighth card of the Major Arcana in the Tarot de Marseille - in the Tarot Rider Waite it is the eleventh card, although its meaning is identical in both decks. The figure of this card is not blindfolded and represents the power to distinguish between what is fair and what is unfair, in an impartial way. Discover the meaning of The Justice card, the indications it gives when it comes upright, reversed or combined with other cards and its possible application to the various facets of life and everyday issues.
The Major Arcana number tells you what stage you are in for a particular situation or problem. Ask the Tarot your question and interpret the Arcana according to its number and its position in the deck. These cards follow a storyline that tells of the spiritual travels taken from the innocent wonder of The Fool to the oneness and fulfillment of The World. In other words, these cards tell the story of humanity's spiritual evolution into enlightenment and individuation - when his life experiences are complete, he returns to zero, The Fool. Despite the divinatory meaning of the cards, think of the Tarot as a journey. If you look at the cards that come out in this way, with each question you ask, it becomes easier to intuitively interpret the cards and see their messages as a life story.
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The Justice Tarot Card Description
- Major Arcana VIII
- Zodiacal Affinity - Libra
- Keywords - Justice, honesty, physical, mental and emotional strength, courage, self-awareness, impartiality, compassion, loyalty, reason, neutrality, idealism.
- Key Expressions - Balance in all relationships, need to face and see reality as it is, learn to take responsibility for one's actions, ability to forgive imperfection, inner strength, be aware of one's instincts.
- Advice - Stay true to your values.
- Reversed Meaning - There may be unfair treatment or a miscarriage of justice.
The Illustration
In the Tarot, The Justice card is illustrated by a woman seated on her throne. In her right hand she holds an unsheathed sword with the point facing up. With the left, she holds a scale with two balanced plates. The throne is stable and solid, just as in the The Emperor card.
It is facing forward, showing balance and symmetry. The sword represents the power of distribution and the balanced scale represents fairness. The figure is not blindfolded, but with eyes open, which symbolizes a sense of rational justice. You don't need a blindfold to judge impartially, giving everyone what they deserve.
In Numerology, the number 8 represents the maximum power of consciousness, material and spiritual energy. In Kabbalah, it corresponds to path number 22 on the Tree of Life: the severity of beauty.
The Symbology
The meaning of this card is very direct and evident: it refers to justice, impartiality, logic, fairness in the relationship with others. In a reading, this card is quite positive when directed to businesses, associations and partnerships.
The Justice also indicates the way to give and receive good advice and which decisions made by those entitled will be in favor of the consultant. This card promotes a sense of balance and intellectual harmony, its fundamental message being honesty, loyalty and idealism.
The Justice Tarot Card Meaning
Upright Justice Meaning
- Upright Love Meaning - Romantic efforts rewarded, commitment, treating partner fairly.
- Upright Career Meaning - Integrity at work rewarded, remaining accountable and fair.
- Upright Finances Meaning - Balancing finances, balancing giving and taking.
When in the upright position, this card can signify a new employment contract, a new beneficial partnership for both parties or success in legal matters. It also suggests that, if the querent has been the target of some unfair act or evaluation in the past, the truth can now be restored.
The Justice card meaning can also be interpreted on a more spiritual level, as activation of positive karma, that is, the person can be rewarded in this life for actions performed in the past. In this way, the cosmic balance will be restored and the person will enjoy a very favorable phase in their life.
Reversed Justice Meaning
- Reversed Love Meaning - Unfair romantic expectations, blaming partner unfairly.
- Reversed Career Meaning - Unfair work environment, dishonesty in career, not being accountable.
- Reversed Finances Meaning - Untrustworthy financial dealings, avoiding financial accountability.
In the reversed position, The Justice usually means the opposite, that is, injustice. Even if the consultant is right in some matters, the decision may not be favorable. When this card appears in this position in a reading, legal matters are not favored.
False accusations may be made or the judgment based on prejudice. Reversed, this card advises prudence in the choice of people you seek for counselors. They must be impartial and make suggestions without personal interests.
It also warns of the need to think about possible opinions and not to make hasty or ill-founded decisions.
The Justice Combinations with other Tarot Cards
When combined with The Hermit, The Justice indicates that the logical answers the querent seeks are within himself and not so much in the advice and opinions he might seek from others. Along with The Hanged Man, it suggests a spiritual development that results from the analysis of the situation and the learning that results from it. The combination with The Fool suggests the sensible use of freedom. When placed next to The Devil, The Tower and The Moon, it indicates that obstacles and negative forces will be overcome.
The Major Arcana Tarot
The Major Arcana, or Great Mysteries, are seen as symbols of great issues, moments or people. Each card represents a human archetype, evoking the most varied feelings, moral positions and behaviors.
- 0 - The Fool Tarot Card Meaning
- I - The Magician Tarot Card Meaning
- II - The High Priestess Tarot Card Meaning
- III - The Empress Tarot Card Meaning
- IV - The Emperor Tarot Card Meaning
- V - The Pope/The Hierophant Tarot Card Meaning
- VI - The Lovers Tarot Card Meaning
- VII - The Chariot Tarot Card Meaning
- VIII - The Justice Tarot Card Meaning
- IX - The Hermit Tarot Card Meaning
- X - The Wheel of Fortune Meaning
- XI - The Strength Tarot Card Meaning
- XII - The Hanged Man Tarot Card Meaning
- XIII - The Death Tarot Card Meaning
- XIV - The Temperance Tarot Card Meaning
- XV - The Devil Tarot Card Meaning
- XVI - The Tower Tarot Card Meaning
- XVII - The Star Tarot Card Meaning
- XVIII - The Moon Tarot Card Meaning
- XIX - The Sun Tarot Card Meaning
- XX - The Judgement Tarot Card Meaning
- XXI - The World Tarot Card Meaning
Reading, Meanings and Interpretation of the Tarot Major Arcana
Tarot is used as a tool for self-discovery and self-knowledge. In this sense, more than guessing the future, it serves to read and interpret all the elements of our life: it describes the current moment, clarifies the motives, desires and intentions, pointing out the path and the energies present in our life.
The possible readings for each Tarot card are practically infinite. There is no unique interpretation for each card, for each layout of cards or for each reading method. Tarot is based on intuition. Each person who reads the message of a card, or a set of cards, intuitively unravels the meaning of the card's message and how it connects with their own reality and circumstances of life.
The word "arcana" comes from Latin and means "secret" and, in the Tarot, the Major Arcana are considered universal, symbolic and figurative: they are considered symbolic of great issues, moments or people. They are archetypes, that is, they represent the most diverse feelings, moral positions and human behaviors. When they appear in a reading, it indicates an important event or decision, whether practical, spiritual, or emotional. They also establish correspondence with the astrological signs and planets.
