XI⚖️Justice
Major Arcana · Tarot Card Meaning

Justice Tarot Card Meaning

Upright and reversed meanings, love, career, yes or no, and advice for Justice.

Also called: the Justice card · Justice tarot · XI Justice

Upright
fairnesstruthcause and effectlawaccountability
Reversed
injusticedishonestyavoiding accountabilityunfair outcomes
Upright meaning

Justice Upright

Justice holds her scales and sword, weighing every choice. This card is about truth, fairness and the results of your actions. When it appears, what you've put out is coming back to you. It's also a strong card for legal matters, contracts and decisions that need a clear head.

ArcanaMajor
NumberXI
ElementAir
AstrologyLibra
Reversed meaning

Justice Reversed

Reversed, Justice can point to unfair treatment, dishonesty, or someone avoiding responsibility, possibly you. Be honest about your part, and stand up for what's fair.

♥ Love & relationships

Justice in Love

Upright in love

In love, Justice favors balanced, honest relationships where both people give equally. It can also point to commitments being made official.

Reversed in love

Reversed in love, there may be imbalance, dishonesty or one person carrying more than their share.

✦ Career & money

Justice for Career and Money

At work, Justice favors contracts, legal matters and fair negotiations. With money, it's time to settle debts and make balanced, well-thought-out decisions.

Quick answer

Is Justice a Yes or No?

Maybe

This card is a maybe. The answer depends on your choices, timing or information you don't have yet, so look at the cards around it for more clues.

Going deeper

Symbolism & Correspondences

Justice is linked to Libra, the air sign of fairness and balance. That energy colors everything this card means.

As card number XI of the Major Arcana, Justice marks a stage in the Fool's Journey, the story of growth the Major Arcana tells from beginning to end.

The Major Arcana are the 22 big-picture cards of the deck. They show major life lessons, turning points and the bigger forces at work in your story. When a Major Arcana card shows up, pay extra attention: the message is important and often has to do with your soul's growth, not just day-to-day events.

The card's advice
“Tell the truth and take responsibility. Fair choices lead to fair results.”

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