XI. Justice

Element: Air (🜁)

Zodiac Sign: Libra (♎)

Hebrew Letter: Lamedh (ל)

Kabbalistic Path: 22

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Keywords: Balance; justice; honesty; discipline; law; responsibility; integrity; truth

Events: Rational thinking; evaluating right and wrong; adhering to fairness; making disciplined choices; considering all factors before making a decision; fairness in personal and professional matters; legal matters

Personality: Balanced; stable; responsible; strong sense of justice; excellent communication skills; kind and empathetic; works in law or education

Mental State: Secure; empathetic

Advice: Handle matters with fairness and honesty; communicate expectations and needs in a respectful and constructive way

Card Imagery: A blindfolded figure wearing a red robe sits between two pillars, holding a sword in one hand and scales in the other.

Symbolism:

  • Scales – Symbol of balance, fairness, and equality
  • Character – Inspired by Justitia, the Roman goddess of justice, who is traditionally depicted holding scales and a sword while blindfolded
  • Dove – Symbol of peace
  • Sword – The Sword of Will, inscribed with the Greek word θέλημα, meaning "truth"
  • Ostrich Feather – The feather placed on the left pillar represents Maat, the Egyptian goddess of truth and justice
  • A - Ω – The symbols on the scales represent Alpha (A) and Omega (Ω), symbolizing the beginning and the end, derived from Revelation 22:13: "I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"
  • Two Pillars – Represent the Pillars of Severity and Mercy in the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, illustrating the eternal balance of judgment

Reversed

Keywords: Injustice; irresponsibility; bias; dishonesty; indecision

Events: Unfair treatment; avoiding decisions; loss of balance; holding prejudices; legal troubles; deception; lies; blame-shifting; verbal conflicts; unethical or unlawful behavior

Personality: A. Strict rule-follower, unable to adapt; indecisive B. Irresponsible; overly harsh; biased; blurs personal and professional boundaries

Mental State: Avoidant; hesitant; conflicted

Advice: Stay calm and logical—decisions are best made with emotional clarity; ensure fairness in handling issues; if your actions have harmed others, this card serves as a warning

Card Imagery: A. The figure is unable to keep the scales balanced. B. The scales of justice are manipulated, and the sword is stained with blood.

Symbolism:

  • Kabbalistic Path 22
  • Hieroglyphs of Maat – Represent truth and justice
  • Runic Symbol Tiwaz – Represents justice and fairness

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