Justice
Major arcana, number 11
Upright
Things settle by what was actually done, not what was meant — act fairly and the outcome follows.
Reversed
Something is out of balance, or accountability is being dodged — look at your own part first.
| Arcana | Major |
|---|---|
| Number | 11 |
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 Justice mean?
Upright: Things settle by what was actually done, not what was meant — act fairly and the outcome follows.
Q. What does Justice mean reversed?
Something is out of balance, or accountability is being dodged — look at your own part first.
Q. Where does Justice sit in the deck?
Major arcana, number 11