Upright Keywords:   Being judged, a fair outcome, pros and cons, balanced judgment, legal affairs, harmony, restoration, fairness, order restored, prudent money management, clear wisdom, the power of intellect, a just outcome, intervention of the law, decisions needed to maintain justice, law and order, a trail, a court case, dealings with the law, contacts, binding agreements, settlements, a marriage contract, an apology.  People:   Lawyers, judges, witness, legal authorities, the court, someone who must make a decision, one who apologizes.  Situation & Advice:   Justice usually appears when you must weigh many factors to make a reasoned or thoughtful decision. This card cautions you to deliberate carefully and wisely before reaching any conclusions. You have to stand back and let your inner voice judge the situation. You would do well to examine your conscience and consider the other persons point of view before making a moral choice. Justice speaks of people who are going to try and sway your emotions and manipulate you. But you have to stand up and fight back for what you really want; you need to tell them how you feel. You have the ability to look calmly and logically at your present problem. You can negotiate well and your ability to put aside strong emotions helps you to see the larger picture clearly. You also have the ability to sense falsehood and illusion around you.                         Justice may also indicate involvement in legal procedures. Legal matters will proceed in a fair and dispassionate manner. Justice will prevail in the end (especially if the Judgment Trump also appears in the spread). An impartial third party may insist in bringing about a fair outcome. If on the other hand, you have acted unjustly you are about to face the consequences. If someone has wronged you, you may receive an apology soon.

Reversed Keywords:   Being judged unfairly, unfair treatment, injustice, delayed justice, lack of commitment, not getting what you deserve, imbalance, loss, false accusations, the wrong decision, an unjust outcome, bias, bigotry, prejudice, abuse, conflict, taking sides, legal problems, entanglements, illegal actions, failing an examination, separations, cruel & unusual punishment, police brutality.   People:    False accusers, those who discriminate against or treat others unfairly, those who refuse to apologize for past wrongdoings, manipulators, biased individuals, bigots, corrupt judges, bad cops, looters.  Situation & Advice:   "Its not fair!" may the cry on your lips when you receive the Justice card reversed. You are encountering injustice, either in a legal sense or in your life. There may be a delay in what you truly deserve. You may be in a situation where you feel you are receiving unfair or prejudicial treatment. You seem to be coping with unfair treatment from someone, and an apology may be in order but not forthcoming. You have to learn the right ways to such trails in order to tip the scales your way again. The ends don't justify the means.                                   A person in authority may be abusing his/her powers. You are somehow caught up in the mundane workings of the law. Do not take the law into your own hands because only further injustice will result. If you are involved in a lawsuit or arbitration, the outcome may be costly or unfavorable to you (especially if the Six of Wands reversed also appears). If you are taking an examination or somehow being judged, the results may not be what you truly know, perhaps due to some unfair aspect of the situation or perhaps due to your inadequate preparation. So prepare well in advance or study hard, that may help to get you some points for good behavior.

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