Justice
Major Arcana · XI
- fairness
- truth
- cause and effect
- accountability
- unfairness
- dishonesty
- avoiding responsibility
- bias
In the picture
A figure in a red robe sits between two pillars, holding an upright sword in one hand and balanced scales in the other. A purple veil hangs behind the throne.
Upright meaning
Justice weighs things up. The card stands for fairness, honesty and consequences: what you put in is what comes back. It can point to legal matters, contracts or a decision that needs a clear head. Act with integrity and the outcome will be fair.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the scales tip. The card can point to an unfair result, a lack of accountability, or a truth you would rather not face. It asks you to own your part honestly, and to watch for bias, your own included.
About the Major Arcana
The 22 Major Arcana are the trump cards of the deck, numbered 0 to 21 from The Fool to The World. Read in order they tell the story of a journey, and in a reading they tend to point to big themes and turning points rather than day-to-day events.
