Justice Reversed Tarot Card Meaning
General Interpretation
Getting Justice reversed in a reading points to a lack of accountability, imbalance or dishonesty. Its appearances suggests something is off-kilter and unfair. This could be you being treated unjustly, not taking responsibility for your own actions, or dealing with a situation where the truth is an afterthought. This can can also reflect a refusal to own up to one’s mistakes, corruption or unconscious bias. This card can signify an emotional struggle with guilt, defensiveness and denial. You may be feeling that the outcome is stacked against you or that karma is being messed with somehow. Self-reflection is called for here: are you being truthful with yourself and others? Sometimes you are, but life isn’t always fair.
Read on as we examine Justice reversed in more specific situations.
Justice Reversed Love and Relationships
As a single, getting Justice reversed is a warning against attraction people who are exploitative, emotionally unavailable or otherwise dishonest. It’s additionally a warning against ignoring possible red flags due to low self-esteem or being stuck in karmic cycles. You’re being called to reclaim your standards, and your dignity. Don’t compromise yourself for attention or excitement. You deserve better.
Getting Justice reversed when asking about a new or potential relationship hints that something is off in the dynamic. This could be unequal effort on your parts, ambiguous intentions or past karma coming to haunt the relationship. Are the both of you showing up equally to this relationship? The early stages is the honeymoon phase. Having to bend this early is not a good sign of things to come.
Justice reversed when asking about a current relationship suggests there may be power imbalance, blame shifting or defensiveness in this connection. One of you may be doing the heavy lifting of all the emotional labor, while the other plays defense and refuses to have honest conversations. Justice reversed is a gentle reminder that equality matters, but especially equality of honesty and effort. Otherwise, the scales tip too far into resentment, which isn’t healthy going forward.
Getting Justice reversed when asking about your ex suggests you’re still processing the injustice of the whole thing. There may have been dishonesty, betrayal or a lack of closure involved. This card suggests you never got the apology from this person that you deserved. But, you can stop waiting for it. Often, a lack of closure is closure in itself, and closure doesn’t require fairness–it requires release.
Getting Justice reversed when asking about your crush suggests this person may not be telling the whole truth. This may not be malicious on their end, but they’re withholding enough from themselves to keep you guessing. Justice in reverse is reminding you not to ignore this imbalance. If it feels imbalanced now, imagine how it will feel later down the line? It won’t get any better.
Justice when asking about your child suggests this may reflect a situation where fairness is being questioned. This could be between siblings, or on how rules are enforced. This card is a gentle reminder to enforce rules with consistency, as that is the ultimate act of love. Kids notice when things feel unfair, and this can leave deep-seated wounds for life, even if they can’t explain why.
Getting Justice reversed when asking about a current friendship suggests this friendship may be marked by imbalance, dishonesty or unfairness. One person may be giving a lot more of themselves to the friendship than the other, while the other completely avoids accountability and sharing. There could be quiet resentment, blame-shifting or a refusal to acknowledge wrongs. Clear the air if possible, but if it’s not, it’s okay (and just) to move on.
Getting Justice reversed when asking about a former friend suggests this person may have gotten away with something, or you feel like you never got to tell your side of the story. Don’t let them make you doubt yourself. You know what happened, and that you were wronged. That was real, even if no one else is validating that.
Getting Justice reversed when asking about an enemy suggests this person is one who likes to play dirty. They may spread misinformation, play the victim, manipulate or bend the truth. Justice reversed serves as a gentle reminder to not stoop to their level, but don’t stay silent, either. Keep records and protect your peace of mind. Let time expose this person.
Justice Reversed Career and Money
Starting a new job, or looking to change careers? Getting Justice reversed when asking about a potential career or new job path suggests you may be struggling with imposter syndrome, or you may be trying to copy someone else while ignoring your own style. Getting Justice reversed calls into question whether this job path is where you really should go. You can be where you need to be, but you must stop lying to yourself.
Justice reversed when asking about your current job or career calls into question unfair treatment at work. You may be feeling passed over, lacking recognition for your hard work, or being a victim of favoritism. This card suggests you have the right to advocate for yourself, but make sure your facts are correct and your emotions are grounded when doing so. Fight clean, but fight.
Looking to start a new business? Getting Justice reversed when asking about a potential business idea suggests you may be tempted to overpromise, cut ethical corners, or ignore your own integrity for the sake of success. Justice reversed is a warning not to sell or promote what you yourself wouldn’t use. Your reputation can take years to build, but seconds to destroy. Long-term success starts and ends with integrity.
Justice reversed when asking about your current business suggests there may be branding, ethical, competition, or legal issues. This card suggests something needs to be reviewed. This could be your current policies, partnerships or even how you do business. Don’t ignore red flags. It’s time to make sure everything is aligned ethically on all fronts.
Getting Justice reversed when asking about your money and finances suggests possible financial imbalance, bad financial advice or unfair financial agreements. Someone may be charging you hidden fees, or locking you in a subscription you’re not aware of. Audit everything, including all your bank accounts from months past. Alternatively, this card can indicate that your own financial habits are putting you in an unfair situation. Challenge all unfair financial choices, yours or those from others.
Justice Reversed Pregnancy
Getting Justice reversed when asking about a possible pregnancy suggests possible complications surrounding pregnancy. If you’re asking if you’re currently pregnant, the answer is likely no, especially if you’ve been dealing with medical or hormonal regularities. If you’re already pregnant, this card suggests you seek medical advice and stay under the care of a medical provider. Don’t neglect your health by making risky health decisions or by missing appointments. Most importantly, it’s important to seek medical attention for any health issues instead of consulting tarot per se, as the cards can sometimes give ambiguous answers.