Justice Tarot Card Key Words#
Before diving deeper into the upright- and reversed Justice tarot card meaning, and its connection to love, work, and life, below a quick overview of the most important words connected to this Major Arcana card.
Upright | Fairness, integrity, legal disputes, cause and effect, life lessons |
Reversed | Injustice, dishonesty, failure to take responsibility, deceitful practices, negative karma |
Yes or No | Maybe |
Justice Tarot Card Description#
Dressed in a red cloak, Lady Justice dons both a crown and a raised balance scale. This scale is a symbol for reasonable and unprejudiced decisions.
The sword in her other hand represents the ‘swift hand of justice’ that is prepared to rain down on us all, should we make the wrong choices. A physical reminder of the outcomes of our actions, she represents both fairness and the law.
The importance of committing to honesty, seeking equality, and balancing all factors is shining through this Major Arcana card.
Upright Justice Card Meaning#
In the upright position, the Justice tarot card represents cause and effect as well as balanced thought and action.
There are times when we find ourselves the victims of someone else’s malicious intent. If you have been wronged in any way, Justice arrives to restore balance and order.
This isn’t to say that things will work out the exact way that you would like them to. However, pulling this card can prompt reflection on fairness even when the outcome remains uncertain.
Justice card Money and Career Meaning#
Have you ever heard the phrase “getting your just desserts?” This means to get what you are owed finally.
When it comes to money, Justice can symbolize accountability or fair dealing in a financial reading, but it does not promise a reward.
The same is true of workplace and friendship drama. If someone has wronged you, the card may prompt reflection on evidence, accountability, and proportionate next steps.
As far as warnings, Justice sends out a clear message: do not partake in any corrupt or deceitful practices. Although quick money schemes can be tempting, they always come with karmic baggage. It’s best to steer clear.
Love and Relationships Meaning#
In the love and relationship arena, the Justice tarot card represents decisions and choices. Do you know your worth? Settling for less than you deserve, whether single or committed, is never an option.
Sometimes this means staying single even when you see everyone else getting engaged or married. Other times it means leaving a relationship that you once cherished. Justice urges you to be true to yourself first and then move forward.
If a relationship is ending, Justice can symbolize fairness, accountability, or legal concerns. It does not predict a legal battle or how a dispute will be resolved.
Health and Spirituality Meaning#
This Justice tarot card is pretty straightforward, when it comes to health and spirituality, at least. Justice is all about balance in every area of life. Are you taking care of yourself the way that you should be? ‘
Self-care’ has become such an overused term that most of us overlook it when we see it. But taking care of your mind, body, and spirit is your most important job.
If you’re overwhelmed by the thought of this or don’t know where to begin, start slowly. Think of three goals and take baby steps toward each before you know it, total equilibrium!
Reversed Justice Tarot Card Meaning#
There is an imbalance of some kind. Usually, Justice appears in the reversed position when you or someone else is being mistreated.
Falseness and vindictiveness might also be at play. Do you feel that you are being victimized? Is someone being honest or deceitful?
Remember, the only person you can control is you. Resist the urge to fight back or seek vengeance. Take responsibility for your own actions and decisions. Karmic Justice will take care of the rest.
The reversed Justice tarot card can also indicate an unethical deed or action where you didn’t take your responsibility. Are you trying to run away from the consequences of this deed? Is it at the same time eating your consciousness?
If so, remember that you can’t change the past or undo your actions. Instead, take your responsibility, learn from your mistakes and move on!
Justice in a Yes or No Reading#
Justice is all about fairness, balance, and neutrality. In a yes or no reading, that makes it a maybe, because a fair outcome is not always the one you would prefer.
To get a clearer answer, ask yourself these questions: Is _____ in my best interest? Will _____ affect me or someone else negatively?
Questions about consequences and well-being may clarify what matters to you. Meditation can support reflection, but it cannot guarantee an answer.
Important Justice Tarot Card Combinations#
Justice focuses on getting what you deserved and karmic results (both good and bad). Also in combination with other cards represents fairness, integrity, legal disputes. Below you can find the most important Justice tarot card combinations.
Justice and the Tower#
When these two Major Arcana cards pair together, Justice with the Tower can symbolize difficult change before restoration, but the pairing does not predict the sequence or outcome.
Sometimes we must be willing to walk through the fire to get to what waits on the other side. As difficult as it might be, do not resist the change or avoid the pain. You were headed in the wrong direction before, but a U-turn is possible.
Justice and Judgement#
A lot of people confuse these two cards. Although they have some similarities, there are key differences between the two. Justice usually represents the decision-making period while judgement symbolizes the time right after when everything is new.
When combined together, the two cards ask you to do two things: accept your past and decide on your future path.
There is no benefit of harboring guilt or shame. Accept your mistakes and any consequences that manifested because of prior decisions. Only then will you be ready to rise to a new vibrational level.
Justice and Strength#
Challenging times are upon you (or heading your way), and preparation is key. When Justice and Strength connect in a reading, your Spirit Guides want you to know that you have the power to win the war.
This doesn’t mean that it will be easy. Take some time to be alone and harness your inner power. What skills do you have to help you make it through the tough days ahead? Armor yourself with these.
Justice and the Hierophant or the Emperor#
Justice with the Hierophant or the Emperor can symbolize law, institutions, and authority. The pairing does not predict a legal dispute.
Or perhaps, you need to proceed with caution when it comes to matters of the law or regulation.
Justice with the Hierophant or Emperor can symbolize rules, authority, and a wish for fairness. The pairing does not predict reconciliation or a fair result.
Justice Tarot Card Inspiration#
Although I write all the descriptions based on the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, it doesn’t mean that I use other decks too.
And there are so many stunning decks out there! I can lose myself browsing and searching the web for beautiful tarot cards.
Below you can find a small selection of beautiful Justice tarot cards. If you created a Justice tarot card yourself and want to share this, I would love to hear from you!
The Modern Way Tarot 
The Justice: Mariana Meira via Behance.net 
Justice: Corey Turner via Behance.net
The Justice Card in a Reading#
That’s all for the Justice tarot card meaning! Can’t get enough? Learn how to read Tarot in this Tarot Beginners Guide or read more about the other major arcana cards here.
If you have pulled the Justice tarot card in your spread, did the meaning make sense to your situation in life?
