Justice, XI

Jus' tis ~ The quality of being just, fair, right, moral, decent, what is merited and according to law and honor. Also, to capture, try, and punish. To be held accountable.

• Number: XI, 11
• Hebrew Letter: Lamed
• Color: Emerald Green
• Element: Air
• Planet: Venus
• Season: Autumn/Fall
• Zodiac Sign: Libra
• Time Frame: September 23 - October 22, Fall, Full Moon
• Chakra: Solar Plexus/Sacral
• Humor: Blood
• Temperament: Sanguine 1 & 2
• Sense: Sight
• System: Kidneys and Adrenals

Note: In the original deck of Tarot, the Justice card was in the 8th position. It was not moved to the 11th position until much, much later by Arthur Waite.

Keywords

Karmic debt, law or legalities, clarity, fair decisions, vindication, rights, honest evaluation, and, when reversed, unfairness

The Lesson of the Tarot Justice is Truth

The Fool is learning to see what is rather than only what he wishes to see. He is learning to look at the inward and outward truth of a matter instead of compromising with delusion.

Personality (Strengths & Weaknesses)

Sanguine Type 1 is associated with the Yellow HSV Personality (Air).

Sanguine Type 2 is associated with the Orange HSV Personality (Air).

The Tarot Justice Traditional Meanings

Truth be told, in examining your past actions, as well as your conscience (in search of any prejudice that may contribute to a possible unfair verdict), I dare say, in all fairness and honesty, justice will prevail in the end. A fair outcome will be reached.

Still, one never knows whether those sitting in high places are honorable. One can only hope. It is possible that disagreement may prevail or a wrong decision may be made on your behalf. You could very well end up the victim of false accusations. For this reason, make it a point to be thoroughly prepared to defend your good reputation. On the other hand, should you have acted unjustly, be prepared to face the appropriate consequences.

The Tarot Justice Biblical Meanings

The Tarot Justice reminds us that there is a consequence for everything. All primary religious scriptures consistently point to this. The biblical lesson the Tarot Justice provides is forgiveness, because life will not always be fair. An "eye for an eye" just doesn't work in the realm of spiritual development. Neither do absolutes. There are no absolutes, including Heaven or Hell. We tend to view consequences through the lens of earthly judgments, often influenced by prejudices rooted in negative emotions and biases. Negative emotions are of no benefit to either the betrayer or the betrayed, which is why justice should always be accompanied by forgiveness. Forgiveness lifts the veil and frees us to see the truth, allowing all to heal by enabling us to use our conscience in considering what is just and what isn't. 

Keywords: Righteousness, judgment, accountability, fairness, truth, or luck, or consequence, karmic debt, and misfortune.

Psalm 89:14 – Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne.

The Tarot Justice in Health Readings

Decision fatigue and conflict cause stress, leading to neck and shoulder tension.

The Tarot Justice corresponds with Libra and governs the lower back (the lumbar region of the spine), kidney, haunches, loins, pancreas, and bladder. Nervous exhaustion may be a problem. The inability to commit to discipline can interfere with wellness and health goals. Cause and effect (karma) go along with this card. You will get back what you put into your health. If you set SMART goals and nurture your immunity, you can expect positive outcomes. If not, you won't. 

Coconut water and electrolyte balance can be of help.

Note: Holistic alternatives for most of the conditions listed above are available here.

Tarot Meditation

What actions can you take to avoid bad karma? Who needs forgiveness?

Food Remedies

Sanguines do well on a very light vegetarian diet (meaning some meats, eggs, and fish). Not eating enough vegetables and fruits, and overeating meat, will bother the Sanguine temperament.

Sanguine 1 (Yellow): See Raising Yellow/Sanguine Temperament Energy Levels

Sanguine 2 (Orange): See Raising Orange/Sanguine Temperament Energy Levels

Choosing Herb & Essential Oil Remedies

Sanguine 1 (Yellow): Bergamot, camphor, citronella, evening primrose, geranium, grapefruit, lemon, lemon balm (melissa), lemongrass, juniper, vetiver, and ylang ylang

For the Sanguine 2 (Orange): Bergamot, calendula (marigold), camphor, cardamom, carrot seed, clary sage, citronella, evening primrose, geranium, grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass, jasmine, juniper, mandarin, neroli, orange, rose absolute, sandalwood, vetiver, and ylang ylang

Stones & Crystals

Sanguine 1 (Yellow): Golden topaz, yellow amber, yellow citrine, golden tiger eye, yellow aragonite, yellow calcite, rhodonite, Apache gold, and yellow jasper

For the Sanguine 2 (Orange): Carnelian, tiger eye, orange amber, sunstone, malachite, peach aventurine, yellow/golden topaz, orange agate, yellow jasper, moonstone, yellow fluorite, and citrine

Artwork: A Mermaid by John William Waterhouse, 1900