Justice
Justice sits as a regal, unbiased arbiter symbolized by the great horned owl perched on balanced scales, embodying fairness, balance, and impartiality. It emphasizes cause and effect, reminding you that actions have spiritual consequences and that truth and accountability will prevail. Upright, it signals order, fairness, and the fruition of just actions, urging careful thought, intuition, and logic in decision-making. Reversed, it warns of injustice, avoidance of responsibility, or dishonesty, and calls for confession, amends, and reassessment to prevent festering guilt and future fallout.
Keywords
Title
Justice
Animal
Horned owl
Fun Fact
Despite its regal appearance, horned owls are one of the most common owls in North America, found in deserts, wetlands, forests, grasslands, cities, and almost anywhere that isn’t the Arctic or tropics. Their large eyes boast thousands of rod cells, giving them incredible night vision. Adept hunters, horned owls are capable of turning their heads 180 degrees and have special feathers around their faces that direct sound to their ears, allowing them to pinpoint prey from far away.
Keywords
Equity, Fairness, Balance
Reversed Keywords
Injustice, Unaccountability, Dishonesty
Meaning
The great horned owl stands tall and regal upon its perch of balanced scales. It resides over its court as an unbiased judge for all who may enter its halls. Justice represents such a firm and focused way of living, balancing fairness and intuition with truth and logic. It is important to be firm and focused in life, and at times, it’s best to make decisions firmly and impartially. However, Justice reminds us that there are spiritual consequences, both good and bad, to every action we take.
Upright Meaning
When upright, Justice represents cause and effect, order, and fairness. It is telling the user that the fruits of their actions will soon flourish. If you acted with good intentions, then rest easy, knowing that the truth will soon be made apparent. If not, then you will soon be held accountable. This position also symbolizes a search for the truth. You’re being urged to pause and think carefully about your current situation. There’s an important detail just out of sight, and finding it will help pave the way for your future. Trust in your intuition and your logic to help you make the right decision when the time comes.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, Justice suggests that the user has done something they know is morally wrong. You have a choice to make: come clean and make amends, or continue to hide the truth. Justice, regardless of orientation, is a card built on consequences. The truth will come to light either by your own hand or by its own accord. Similarly, this position can also imply that the user has refused to take accountability for something they’ve done. Blaming others won’t assuage you of guilt or fault. Reassess the situation and work to understand where you’ve gone wrong. Don’t let it ferment and fester. If you’re in the midst of making an important decision, understand the potential for future consequences. Don’t go into things hastily. Seek to make balanced decisions, especially if the fallout affects those around you.
Visual Description
A stylized stag stands facing forward at the center of the card, its body rendered in deep maroon tones and fine linework. Massive, flame-like golden antlers rise above its head and a small golden diamond floats between them. A wreath of oak leaves and acorns frames the animal on both sides and meets at its hooves. The background is a textured crimson with faint geometric X shapes and the word "STRENGTH" is printed at the bottom in gold lettering.
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