Major Arcana

Justice

Tarot Card Meaning

Justice tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Upright

  • fairness
  • truth
  • accountability
  • law

Truth and fairness prevail. Accept responsibility and trust that justice will be served.

Reversed

  • injustice
  • dishonesty
  • unfairness
  • avoidance

Dishonesty or avoidance of accountability. Face the truth even when it's uncomfortable.

Symbolism

A crowned figure sits between two pillars, holding a raised double-edged sword in the right hand and balanced scales in the left — the immutable law of cause and effect.

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