Justice

✦ Invoked

Justice, balance, victory in legal battles, truth, retribution, the effects of one's actions, accountability.

✦ Banished

Dishonesty, injustice, corrupt legal system, lack of personal accountability, loss in court, unbalance.

✦ Imagery

Plouton/Pluto sits on an iron throne to judge the souls of humankind while Cerberos cries out, ready to devour those souls deemed unworthy of Elysium. Before the scales stands a figural candle of a man a witch has cast judgement on, claiming their own Justice when other systems have failed them. It is Plouton Who deems the witch's spell worthy and cuts down the corrupt with His mighty sword. To the witch, Justice will be served, no matter the method.

✦ Divinatory Meaning

✦ Justice Invoked

Justice invoked often signals a time to be held accountable for our own actions, whether they are good or bad. For our witch above, was their spell justified, or was it spiritually polluting? This same Justice can be applied to mundane life as well; simply put, were your actions justified? If so, you have nothing to worry about; if they weren’t, however, the Cosmic Order will balance the scales against you. You will know the answer deep down in your soul. Justice is about Truth. Whether we acknowledge it or not, no matter how hard we try to convince ourselves, we always know the truth, even if it is contrary to our narrative. Listen to your soul and keep your intentions pure and true and this will be a card of mercy, a card that rights the wrongs against you. It can also be a card that signals favorable outcomes in legal cases, an outcome that indicates Justice is served. Accept the decision and trust in the spirit of law and order.

✦ Justice Banished

Justice banished indicates that you may have acted dishonestly or unjustly. It could signal a grave mistake kept secret that eats at your heart. The sense of guilt can make you fabricate excuses, place the blame on others—all in an attempt to get out of your situation to not face the Justice you have coming. Similarly, if you are in a current situation where Justice needs to be served on an enemy, the legal system may be of little help and the card may be calling you to take more spiritual action. This could be a binding spell or form of spellwork embodying Justice to make sure the person gets what they are due.