Judgement

Imagery and symbolism

An angel appears among the clouds, blowing a trumpet hung with a banner bearing a red cross. At the sound, a man, a woman and a child rise from coffins floating on the water, spreading their arms and looking up to the sky. Snow-capped mountains rise in the distance. Although the card is called "Judgement," it is less a scene of punishment than a moment of hearing a call, waking up and rising into a new life. Traditionally the card stands for looking honestly at the past, forgiving yourself and setting out again in the direction you truly want.

Upright

My day	Today you may suddenly feel "maybe now is the time." Listen to that small call.
Work	Looking back on past experience makes the next step clear right now. Sorting out what went well and what did not leads to better decisions.
Relationships & love	This is a chance to resolve old hurts and start the relationship fresh. A heartfelt conversation reawakens what is between you.
What is on my mind	The answer to a long-held question is slowly becoming clear. Letting your past self go with kindness makes a new start lighter.

Reversed

My day	You may be judging yourself too harshly. Today, start by remembering what you did well.
Work	If you are hesitating over an important decision, reset your criteria. Writing down the result you truly want reduces the hesitation.
Relationships & love	If past events keep coming up, see whether something needs forgiving. That includes forgiving yourself, not just the other person.
What is on my mind	If you have been ignoring an inner call, it is time to answer it in a small way. The perfect moment never comes, so one step now is enough.

Advice

Look honestly at the past, but use it as fuel for your next start rather than a reason to punish yourself.

What is the voice calling you from within asking you to do these days?