Auraveil
Justice

Major Arcana

Justice

  • justice
  • fairness
  • truth
  • cause and effect
  • law
  • accountability
Element
Air
Astrology
Libra
Yes or no
Maybe
Number
11
Hebrew letter
Lamed
Archetype
The judge

Imagery and symbolism

A crowned figure in a red robe sits between two pillars, holding an upright double-edged sword in the right hand and balanced scales in the left. One white shoe peeks out from beneath the robe.

  • scales
  • double-edged sword
  • two pillars
  • crown
  • purple veil

Upright meaning

Upright
  • justice
  • fairness
  • truth
  • cause and effect
  • law
  • accountability

Truth and fairness prevail. Decisions will have consequences, so act with integrity; legal or contractual matters tend to resolve justly.

Reversed meaning

  • unfairness
  • dishonesty
  • lack of accountability
  • bias
  • legal trouble

Something is unbalanced or unjust, or you are avoiding responsibility. Be honest with yourself and others about your part in the situation.

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