The Justice

Key Words for the Justice Tarot Card Meanings

• Truth
• Balance
• Justice
• Equality
• Congruence
• Admission
• Examination
• Accountability
• Introduction to the Justice Tarot Card Meanings:

  Benjamin Disraeli, a British Prime Minister and Novelist once said "Justice is truth in action." This is a perfect summary for the Justice card. When we observe this card, we see our lady Justice means business. Her posture and demeanor express a no-nonsense aura - she takes no prisoners - there are no excuses - no wishy washy stuff with her. She is here to expose the truth and bring to light those issues which require our attention.

  The Justice card's prime message is that of accountability. Justice appears to us when we know we should do something and we're not doing it. Maybe it's as simple as knowing we ought not to have that third doughnut - perhaps it's as serious as returning something that was stolen back to its rightful owner. Whatever the case, Justice serves as a loud message from our conscience. Remember Jiminy Cricket in the cartoon Pinocchio? The Justice card is to a reading as Jiminy Cricket is to Pinocchio - a little (sometimes nagging) voice that lets us know we should do the right thing.

  Justice in a reading is a call to examine what we've done in the past, contemplate future actions - balance the equation - take responsibility and be sure in all matters we remain as even-minded as possible in our endeavors. Keep in mind the Justice card is staight-forward and to the point. There is no hiding, no making excuses, no procrastination. Lady Justice cuts down all illusions and exposes the heart of the matter for what it is. The Justice card can help you take a look at your responsibilities and obligations and see that you've been falling short of the mark.

  This is not a negative experience. There is no judgment or disapproval here. Justice simply exposes the facts as they are with no bias.

  On a more banal level, pulling the Justice card can also indicate legal matters, legal paperwork that needs to be sorted out, a court case or a settling of disputes in a rational, formalized manner.