Justice sits between the pillars with an upright sword and balanced scales. She is fairness, truth, law and cause and effect: you reap what you have sown, and a clear, honest decision is required.
The scales: truth, consequence and a fair decision.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Equity, rightness, probity; the deserving side triumphs.
Reversed
Reversed, the balance is broken: injustice, dishonesty, avoided responsibility, a biased judgment or a legal matter that turns against you.
An unfair judgement, a truth evaded, a debt left unpaid.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Law in all its forms, legal complications, bias, excessive severity.
In love
Upright A fair, balanced relationship; honest commitment; a decision about the relationship made with clarity.
Reversed Imbalance in love, one gives more than the other; dishonesty or blame.
In work
Upright Contracts, legal matters, fair decisions; you are rewarded according to your merit.
Reversed Unfair treatment, a lost case, or the consequences of a mistake.
In money
Upright Balance your accounts; fair settlements, contracts, taxes, legal money matters.
Reversed Financial injustice, a dispute, or debts you have avoided.
At home and in the family
Upright Fair division of chores and responsibilities at home; legal family matters.
Reversed Family disputes, an inheritance quarrel, or blame that is not fair.
On your path
Upright Karma: every action has consequences. Live in truth.
Reversed You avoid facing your part; take responsibility and the balance returns.
Its counsel
Upright Be honest and fair, and decide with a clear head.
Reversed Own your mistakes. Do not seek revenge disguised as justice.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Major Arcana, card 11
- Element
- Air
- Number
- 11
Dreams that carry this card
The Major Arcana
The Fool · The Magician · The High Priestess · The Empress · The Emperor · The Hierophant · The Lovers · The Chariot · Strength · The Hermit · Wheel of Fortune · The Hanged Man · Death · Temperance · The Devil · The Tower · The Star · The Moon · The Sun · Judgement · The World