Justice Tarot Card Meaning

Justice embodies honesty, integrity, and objective judgment. A woman holds the tools of impartial justice: a pair of scales and a sword.

Her red robes show that she's ready to act, while her open eyes reveal her ability to see what lies hidden. The two pillars on either side mark the entrance to a realm where divine truth and just rewards prevail.

Justice upright describes you as an excellent professional and an honest person. You think your plans through, and your decisions are fair, objective, and logical. That approach helps you create harmony at work and at home, achieve success, and find an effective way to tackle any problem. The result? Success in every area of life, with Justice appearing in your reading to confirm it!

Quite often, this card refers directly to a court case or a dispute. Upright, it's a sign that the facts are on your side and the court will rule in your favor.

If you're judging a competition yourself, the card asks you to weigh your verdict more carefully and consider every detail that could affect it. If you're honest with yourself and others, you have nothing to fear. The law and justice are on your side!

Upright Justice: Key Meanings

• Good judgment, honesty, a fair reward, and satisfaction.
• Respect, harmony, balance, righteousness, and sincerity.
• Truth, justice prevailing, and defending those who have been wronged.
• Professionalism and respect for the law.

Justice reversed points to something unfair in your life. Perhaps you're the source of it, or perhaps others are treating you unfairly, leaving you angry, upset, and hurt.

When this card appears reversed, take a look at your own behavior. You may have been dishonest or insincere and unwittingly hurt someone. The situation it predicts could lead to legal trouble and a court case. You'll be called to account and made to face the consequences of your actions.

It can also mean an unfair decision after an interview or competition, an unjust division of rewards or profits, unfair pay, or trouble getting paperwork sorted. It may even point to a wedding falling through: for reasons you don't yet know, you can't legally marry.

All you can do in a situation like this is keep your composure and your faith in a better future. Sooner or later, justice will be restored!

Reversed Justice: Key Meanings

• Illegal acts, prejudice, insults, false accusations, fanaticism, an unfair trial, distorted facts, and bribery.
• Losing a dispute, legal complications, delayed proceedings, and red tape.
• Disharmony, inner conflict, losses, and ambiguity.

Justice upright appears in a love reading when an important conversation is coming or you're about to make a serious decision. Be thoughtful and objective about what's happening in your relationship. Weigh the pros and cons before you commit to anything.

You probably have some doubts already. That's your intuition trying to steer you in the right direction. This isn't the time to plunge in headfirst, but doing too little can be risky too. Justice can also mean a marriage of convenience, with both partners taking a clear-eyed view of their relationship and choosing with their heads rather than their hearts.

Reversed, the card means infidelity, broken commitments, and a breakup.

How They Love

Upright, the card says you can trust this person completely in love. They're entirely honest with their partner and would never stoop to playing a double game.

Reversed, it suggests they may hide a great deal, leave things unsaid, or put their own spin on events. You're unlikely to know their true intentions and feelings for certain.

In a career reading, Justice asks you to look at reality clearly, without illusions about either your achievements or your business partners. Do what you believe is right, rather than what others expect. At this stage, the return will match the effort you put in.

Money and career progress come only through honest work. Backroom games and shady dealings are doomed to fail. Play by the rules and pay what you owe.

Reversed, the card warns of financial or legal trouble.

Upright, Justice describes someone who fully embodies those rare qualities of honesty, objectivity, and professionalism.

Reversed, it's someone who judges people and events too quickly, and doesn't always see things as they really are.

Upright, the card advises you to put things right and prove your point in the matter you have in mind.

Reversed, it advises you against trying to set things right or prove your point in that matter. You'll only waste your time and wear yourself out.

Upright, the outlook is very favorable. Your ability to get to the heart of the matter will help you achieve your goal.

Reversed, the outcome is uncertain. Failing to tell truth from falsehood at a crucial moment could get in your way.

Jupiter in contact with Mars, and Saturn in Capricorn: balance, compromise, and rewards for past achievements.

The Fool — A miscarriage of justice; a false accusation; disregard for the law.

The Magician — Manipulating the law; getting around the rules; finding a convenient loophole.

The High Priestess — Foreseeing the outcome; a woman focused on her career; a young woman with no love life.

The Empress — Waiting things out; receiving a court ruling; strictness at home.

The Emperor — A difficult situation; outside pressure; defending lawful methods; legal advice.

The Hierophant — Reason and compassion; pressure from society; learning a valuable lesson.

The Lovers — Hesitation and uncertainty; a crisis of belief; a difficult choice to stay within the law.

The Chariot — A delay on a journey; the need for a measured approach; an agreement falling through.

Strength — The law prevailing; daily routine wearing down love; working in law enforcement or security.

The Hermit — Thinking before acting; a prison sentence or detention; the need for a lawyer's advice.

Wheel of Fortune — A loophole that lets you sidestep the rules; winning at a hearing; justice prevailing.

The Hanged Man — Debt collection on a loan; an unfair punishment; trouble with law enforcement.

Death — A painful conclusion; leaving family or friends; losing a court case.

Temperance — Red tape; checking reports; mitigating circumstances.

The Devil — A bribed official; promoting your preferred candidate at work; a sham contract or infidelity in a marriage.

The Tower — Ending a contract; divorce; dividing property or fighting for custody.

The Star — Following your conscience; financial compensation; being proved right.

The Moon — People around you keeping things murky; the risk of losing your job; pressure from management.

The Sun — A legal marriage; clarity in your affairs; a promising opportunity.

Judgment — Receiving a punishment; examining past mistakes; guilt and remorse over what you've done.

The World — An overseas contract; an amicable agreement; a favorable end to a lawsuit.

Ace of Wands — Faith in the power of authority; right-wing beliefs; a committed campaigner or admirer.

Two of Wands — Inner conflict; using familiar arguments; an official position.

Three of Wands — Entering the legal profession; joining a government organization; receiving a ruling or an order.

Four of Wands — A civil wedding ceremony; a family business; a fiancé or fiancée who works in law enforcement.

Five of Wands — Filing a complaint; having a grievance; fighting a just cause.

Six of Wands — Strong arguments; doing everything legally; defending sound principles.

Seven of Wands — Public condemnation; proceedings dragging on; a lack of understanding from the wider public.

Eight of Wands — An agreement; signing a contract; steady growth in a business or personal wealth.

Nine of Wands — A court-ordered payment or restriction; being in the minority; choosing to isolate yourself.

Ten of Wands — Getting confused about events; no support from the state; doubting your abilities.

Page of Wands — A case being reopened; a second wind; lacking a mentor or starting out on your own.

Knight of Wands — An unexpected obstacle; a rash act; carelessness.

Queen of Wands — Taking responsibility; a business that benefits the state; making use of patriotism.

King of Wands — Challenging the authorities; influence within the justice system; filing an appeal.

Ace of Swords — Settling a conflict by force; a decision with no right of appeal; being caught red-handed.

Two of Swords — A choice that isn't really a choice; being boxed in; dividing property or getting divorced.

Three of Swords — Hiding an illicit affair; sheltering a criminal; allowing injustice.

Four of Swords — Enforced isolation; house arrest; problems coming from every direction.

Five of Swords — Damage to a cause or business; being wounded on duty; restrictions on your rights.

Six of Swords — Exposing a thief; changing the course of your life; cutting ties with someone selfish or dishonest.

Seven of Swords — Not knowing what to do; a gap in the law; an unclear interpretation.

Eight of Swords — A dangerous situation; courting those in power; trying to escape without consequences.

Nine of Swords — Distrust; looking for someone to blame; shifting responsibility onto others.

Ten of Swords — An insult; humiliation; a shock.

Page of Swords — A bailiff, lender, or debt collector; a crafty person who knows how the system works.

Knight of Swords — Haste; carelessness; feeling above the consequences; a shortsighted suitor.

Queen of Swords — A woman in a senior position, or a high-ranking job; being close to the seat of power; an all-or-nothing outlook.

King of Swords — Protecting your interests; a fierce personality; victory over enemies.

Ace of Cups — Righteous behavior; firm moral principles; giving in to emotion.

Two of Cups — Handing over part of your income; a bribe or taxes; an agreement made under pressure.

Three of Cups — Following the crowd; thinking in slogans; meeting someone narrow-minded.

Four of Cups — Inconsistency; selfishness; prejudice.

Five of Cups — Reading out an official document; the reading of a will; frayed nerves.

Six of Cups — Old attachments or connections; a fresh view of a problem; charity.

Seven of Cups — A choice imposed on you; getting caught in a system; someone else's plan.

Eight of Cups — News of a missing person; a message from prison or military service; a legally dubious business or scheme.

Nine of Cups — Quietly letting a case drop; reaching an arrangement with the authorities; finding a protector who knows the ropes.

Ten of Cups — An official residence, an office, or a visit to a government agency; an admirer from political circles.

Page of Cups — A junior political position; an office clerk; a flatterer.

Knight of Cups — The risk of not getting what you want; stubbornness; a lack of flexibility.

Queen of Cups — A woman lawyer; playing a part in someone's future; offering moral support; volunteering.

King of Cups — A moralist; forgiving minor misdeeds; giving someone a second chance or turning a blind eye.

Ace of Pentacles — Prosperity; receiving government funding; a long-awaited reward for your work.

Two of Pentacles — Bringing someone to their senses; catching an embezzler; distributing income.

Three of Pentacles — A property dispute; a grant for parents or another subsidy; gathering documents.

Four of Pentacles — A reward; a public-sector employee; giving or receiving a bribe; a cushy, well-paid position.

Five of Pentacles — A legal divorce; a search or confiscation of property.

Six of Pentacles — Helping relatives; making contributions; a pension fund or tax collection.

Seven of Pentacles — Suing former partners; failing to receive promised profits; empty government guarantees.

Eight of Pentacles — Your own manufacturing business; hiding profits; a small farm that brings in a modest income.

Nine of Pentacles — Petty corruption; a clever female swindler; someone who gets problems sorted.

Ten of Pentacles — An archive or important documents; substantial capital or savings; finding a route to wealth.

Page of Pentacles — A pupil or student; a young lawyer; understanding what's going on.

Knight of Pentacles — Being tiresome; excessive attention to detail or an extreme sense of responsibility.

Queen of Pentacles — Neglecting your family; a woman devoted to her career; thinking of others while your own loved ones suffer.

King of Pentacles — A criminal case; serving the system; a lover or husband in a high-ranking position.