Justice

Imagery and symbolism

A figure in a red robe sits on a throne between two pillars, holding an upright sword in the right hand and scales in the left. A purple veil hangs behind, and a single white shoe peeks out from under the robe. The scales stand for weighing both sides fairly, and the straight sword for the courage to decide clearly once you have weighed them. Traditionally Justice represents cause and effect, fair judgment and the maturity to take responsibility for your choices. In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck this card is numbered eleven.

Upright

My day	Today is good for calmly checking the facts and judging fairly. An honest choice will leave your heart lighter.
Work	The clearer your standards and evidence, the more you will be recognized. Checking contracts, documents and agreements carefully gives you solid ground later.
Relationships & love	It is a good time to look at the balance of give and take. A relationship feels most at ease when both people feel it is fair.
What is on my mind	Write the pros and cons side by side on paper. Setting feelings aside for a moment and weighing them makes the answer clearer than you expect.

Reversed

My day	Today you do not need to be too strict with yourself or with others. A little generosity softens the day.
Work	If something feels unfair, organize the facts rather than the feelings before you raise it. Calm evidence is the most persuasive thing you have.
Relationships & love	Instead of arguing over who was more at fault, talk about what you could do from here. A relationship is not a trial but something you tune together.
What is on my mind	If you keep replaying a past choice and blaming yourself, keep one lesson and let the rest go. Taking responsibility is different from punishing yourself.

Advice

Listen fairly to both sides, then decide clearly on the option you can stand behind.

If you looked at this situation as a neutral third party, what would look different?