Justice: tarot card meaning

In love

In love it calls for honesty and balance: both giving and receiving equally. It can signal important decisions about the relationship, or formal matters like commitments or legal separations.

Justice as a friend

As a friend, Justice is the honest, fair-minded person who tells you the truth even when it's uncomfortable and keeps the balance between giving and receiving. Reversed, it signals a lopsided friendship, dishonesty or someone who won't own their part; check your own and set limits if needed.

Friendship reading derived from the card's general meaning (Waite, 1911; RWS tradition): not a separate doctrine.

At work

At work it favors contracts, agreements, and legal matters resolved fairly. You'll receive what your effort deserves. Be impeccable in your dealings and put the important things in writing.

Justice reversed

Reversed, it points to injustice, dishonesty, or refusing to take responsibility. Something is out of balance. Before blaming outward, examine your part; and if you're treated unfairly, set boundaries.

Sources: Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1911); tradición RWS

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Frequently asked questions

What does Justice mean in tarot?

Justice brings balance and truth: every action has its consequence, and now the scales are settling. Act with honesty and own your part. Fair decisions, even hard ones, set you free.

What does Justice mean in love?

In love it calls for honesty and balance: both giving and receiving equally. It can signal important decisions about the relationship, or formal matters like commitments or legal separations.

What does Justice mean as a friend?

As a friend, Justice is the honest, fair-minded person who tells you the truth even when it's uncomfortable and keeps the balance between giving and receiving. Reversed, it signals a lopsided friendship, dishonesty or someone who won't own their part; check your own and set limits if needed.

What does Justice reversed mean?

Reversed, it points to injustice, dishonesty, or refusing to take responsibility. Something is out of balance. Before blaming outward, examine your part; and if you're treated unfairly, set boundaries.