Major Arcana

Judgement

Tarot Card Meaning

Judgement tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Upright

  • rebirth
  • calling
  • reckoning
  • absolution

A higher calling awakens you. Reflect on your past, accept it, and rise renewed.

Reversed

  • self-doubt
  • refusal to learn
  • harsh self-judgement
  • avoidance

Avoiding self-reflection or being too harsh on yourself. Answer the call — don't hide from it.

Symbolism

The archangel Gabriel blows a great trumpet from the clouds, bearing a flag with a red cross. Below, grey figures rise from coffins with arms outstretched — the awakening call of rebirth and final reckoning.

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