
XI. Justice
Element: Air (🜁)
Zodiac Sign: Libra (♎)
Hebrew Letter: Lamedh (ל)
Kabbalistic Path: 22
Upright
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