Justice
Major arcana, number 11 (XI). fairness, truth, cause and effect, accountability.
A fair weighing of what has happened. Justice is about honesty, clear decisions and facing consequences with open eyes.
Upright
- fairness
- truth
- cause and effect
- accountability
A fair weighing of what has happened. Justice is about honesty, clear decisions and facing consequences with open eyes.
Reversed
- unfairness
- dishonesty
- avoiding blame
- bias
Unfair treatment, a decision clouded by bias, or a failure to take responsibility. Reversed, the card asks for an honest look at what is really owed, and to whom.
Not every reader uses reversals. Many treat a reversed card as the same theme, blocked, delayed or turned inward.
In the picture
A crowned figure in red sits between two pillars with an upright sword in the right hand and a pair of scales in the left, with a purple veil behind.
Astrology and numerology
Justice is linked with Libra, a cardinal air sign, and so with the element air.
Its number reduces to 2, which numerology associates with partnership, balance, sensitivity. See every card that reduces to 2.
Yes or no
In yes or no tarot, Justice counts as a maybe. This follows a common convention and not a rule from the deck's makers.
Tarot is a tradition of symbolism. This page says what readers traditionally associate with the card. It does not predict anything and it is not advice.