The woman in the Justice tarot card looks like a judge. She is holding a sword so she can cut to the heart of the situation. The sword represents discrimination. She can easily look into a situation and see the truth. Her truth is balanced by the gold scale she holds in her other hand.

She sits behind a purple backdrop that is supported by two pillars. The backdrop represents her protecting the verdict. It also assures you that behind the background are the karmic retributions working behind the scenes. You know they are there, but you can’t see them. The yellow background behind the curtain connects Justice to the Sun. If one wants to delve further into that esoteric meaning, please feel free to do so.

The two pillars represent duality. They are the same pillars seen in the High Priestess. It’s no coincidence that Justice is numbered 11, which reduces to the number two, the number of the High Priestess. The pillars in the High Priestess are black and white. If we mix black and white together, we get gray. Both pillars in Justice are gray in color to represent synthesis and balance. You are able to take what is from above and synthesis that from which is below. Your higher mind is completely in tune with the reality around you that is coming from within.

Or perhaps the double 1’s indicate that the Magician is at play. Here we see the combined efforts of the number 1 and the number 2 (1+1=2). We have conscious and subconscious completely synthesis. Here is another example of the synthesis that takes place within the balance of Justice.

Justice is similar to cause and effect, which is commonly known as karma. Everything you say or do has ramifications, whether they are small actions or large ones. Justice reverberates karmic principles.

The Justice tarot card brings in a sense of balance. Anything that is symmetrical is important. People with a good eye for design usually like things to be symmetrical and know the importance of it creating a relaxing atmosphere. Likewise, our bodies are very symmetrical and a truly symmetrical face is seen as the most pleasing.  

Justice isn’t concerned with revenge. There is an undeviating justice in the universe that comes back to us. These are good times to look at the lesson Justice is teaching us.  The Justice tarot card is not concerned with man-made laws, but with giving you back what you’ve put out. Justice deals with Universal laws that govern our universe.

The regal woman in Justice does not care if there is loophole in the law that allows someone to get away with a crime. Eventually, justice (not revenge) will be doled out for the individual.

If you are asking about a legal question then upright Justice is a good omen, while reversed Justice indicates an unfair trial. If you do not read reversals then look for surrounding cards. The 5 of Swords or the 7 of Swords next to Justice might indicate a bias in a court proceeding, while the 6 of Pentacles and Judgement would indicate fairness.

My own personal belief is that no one should act as Lady Justice. Meaning that if you know someone has committed a crime or injustice, it’s not up to you to act as their judge and issue a payment or penalty. 

Justice does not recommend you go out and try to make things fair again. If someone steals from you, do not steal something of theirs trying to make it fair. Justice is less of a physical person and more of a vast network of spiritual energy that balances itself out behind the scenes. Just look at that curtain behind Lady Justice? Whatever is behind that curtain is where the karmic retributions work themselves out. You can’t see it, but it’s there.

The Law of Polarity is expressed in the Justice card. The double 11’s representing the back-and-forth nature of duality. The clearest example is cold and heat. What feels cold to you is only relative to you. Someone who lives in a tropical climate at 90 degrees everyday will have a different interpretation of what it feels like to be cold. Given this interpretation, allows us to understand that there is no absolute good or evil. It is all relative. Read more about the Law of Polarity in the Kybalion.

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Justice as a Person, Archetype or Signifier

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Since Justice rules over Libra and Venus rules Libra, there is a direct correlation to symmetry and art. Someone whose signifier is the Justice card will love everything that is beautiful and simple. They have a keen eye for observing minute details. They probably love art in some capacity.

Justice as a person wants everything to be balanced and harmonious. A bad side to this is that they often feel their side is correct and don’t understand why others wouldn’t take their well thought out advice, and yet they can easily fall right back into line with understanding that people will learn at their own rate. They can be very forgiving and understanding.

As a person, Justice likes to come at a situation from all angles. They weigh all the pros and the cons. They most likely make lists and finish them. They will even do this within a relationship. They are not a person to quickly jump into a relationship, but when they do, they will give their heart totally. They are always looking for someone who truly complements them.

They can be very good with words, such as the sword they hold represents. Some may write long love letters taking the time to reply to e-mails in detail.

Education is important to them. They may even have several degrees or certificates in their chosen field. It’s not so important to them the degrees or certificates, but what and how they utilize that information.

Justice people are romantic. Don’t let that cold sword and the name of the card confuse you. Diplomacy is easy for them. They love balance in a relationship and like to weigh and divide everything up, which isn’t a bad thing if both people are business minded.

A person who has a signifier as Justice may get married later in life in their 30s or 40s. They may even have several earlier relationships as “tests” before they find the “one.” But once they do find their truly equal match, they will partner for life.

In the traditional Celtic Cross Tarot Spread, often the card you place over the Situation Card will reveal whether the crux of the situation is an obstacle (hindering) or helping (strengtheing).  This placement is the second card drawn in a traditional Celtic Cross Tarot Spread. 

Justice as a Strength

You are under divine protection.