Judgement
Major arcana, number 20
Upright
A reckoning and a call — what has passed gets settled, and a new phase opens.
Reversed
Pretending not to hear the call, or judging yourself far too harshly.
| Arcana | Major |
|---|---|
| Number | 20 |
How to read this
- The 22 major arcana speak of the large movements; the 56 minor arcana speak of the specific events inside them. Noticing which one you drew tells you the scale.
- A minor card is read by combining suit and number: the suit says which area of life, the number says which stage within it.
- Reversed is less an opposite than the same force blocked or overdone. Before flipping the meaning, look at where that force is actually going.
- A card is a picture of the present situation, not a fixed future. The same card reads differently depending on what you asked.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What does the tarot card Judgement mean?
Upright: A reckoning and a call — what has passed gets settled, and a new phase opens.
Q. What does Judgement mean reversed?
Pretending not to hear the call, or judging yourself far too harshly.
Q. Where does Judgement sit in the deck?
Major arcana, number 20