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What does the Justice tarot card mean?

EVEN though the Justice tarot card has straightforward imagery, its meanings are layered. 

The scales on the card represent the balance we must find in our lives: between intuition and logic, or between hope and caution. 

The Justice card represents balance, truth, cause and effect, fairness and the law
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The Justice card represents balance, truth, cause and effect, fairness and the lawCredit: Getty Images - Getty

What does the Justice tarot card mean?

The sword visible on the card reminds us that justice must be dispensed after the ruling.

After the scales rule in favor of someone or something, our actions should reflect the decision made.

An upright Justice card can represent judgment, though not without mercy and compassion. 

This goes both ways: if you've acted with kindness in the past, the Justice card may represent that positive energy coming back to you. 

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Or, it could represent a foe finally facing consequences for their actions.

If that’s the case, you’ll be served well to act with compassion and not gloat at their comeuppance, as Justice reminds us.

You may encounter this card shortly before an untruth is revealed to you, or you have a major realization about a person in your life.

If you’re spending too much time away from family, or too little time by yourself, this card may be calling you to find a better balance.

What does the Justice tarot card mean by reversed?

Sometimes, a reversed Justice card is a sign that you’re the one being untruthful, and that your secret is about to be revealed.

In a romantic capacity, this card can feel especially ominous, but watch out for friendships that are marked by lies and deception, too.

A reversed Justice card will point directly at any discomfort you feel about not being true to yourself.

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If you’re trapped in a job that doesn’t match your dream career, or if you’ve picked up bad habits that aren’t in line with the rest of your life, a reversed Justice card is a signal to make things right.

In the off-chance that you draw a reversed Justice card, but no direct examples of unfair behavior come to mind, it’s time to do some soul-searching.

This card drawing might be an indicator that you’ve been treating someone unfairly without even knowing it.

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What are the Justice tarot card keywords?

According to the experts at Biddy Tarot, when the Justice card is upright, it’s associated with fairness, truth, cause and effect, and the law.

A reversed Justice card represents unfairness, lack of accountability, and dishonesty.

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