78-card Tarot meaning guide · Major Arcana
Justice Tarot Card Meaning (Fairness)
Sword upright in one hand, scales level in the other, eyes open — no blindfold on this one. Consequence is arriving on schedule from a choice made a while back. Look at the ledger without flinching: what are you currently owed, and what do you owe?
Upright Meaning
Core meaning: Fairness, truth, cause and effect
Sword upright in one hand, scales level in the other, eyes open — no blindfold on this one. Consequence is arriving on schedule from a choice made a while back. Look at the ledger without flinching: what are you currently owed, and what do you owe?
Reversed Meaning
Core meaning: Unfairness, dishonesty, avoiding accountability
The scales tip and stay tipped. Either an outcome landed that the effort did not earn, or one arrived that it did not deserve, and both make it tempting to stop keeping score at all. Where are you accepting an imbalance because correcting it would require a conversation?
Meaning in 3 Contexts
- ❤️ Relationships: Honesty, sincerity, and balance in what two people give and receive.
- 💼 Career and goals: Transparent decisions and agreements that are lawful and fair.
- 💰 Money and decisions: Clear income and expense records, accurate tax reporting, and paying debts when due.
Reflection Questions
- Is this decision grounded in truth and fairness to everyone involved?
- How have my past actions shaped what is happening now?
- Am I ready to accept the truth and take responsibility for what follows?