Upright Keywords
self-evaluation, awakening, renewal, purpose, reflection, reckoning
Reversed Keywords
self-doubt, lack of self-awareness, failure to learn lessons, self-loathing
This card depicts what one would imagine the last judgment would be,in the various forms that takes in many mythologies. The image in the Judgementcard shows women, men, and children who are rising from the grave torespond to Gabriel’s trumpet call. Their outstretched arms symbolize thatthey are ready to be judged by the universe. They are about to meet theircreator, their actions weighed, and find out where they will spend theremainder of eternity: in heaven or in hell. The massive tidal wave inthe background signify that judgement is unavoidable, and that thisjudgement will be final.
Judgement is ruled by Pluto, who is the underworld’s ruler. There are echoes ofthis card in Death, for they both remind us that everything comes to an end andthat a new beginning is coming.
The traditional Judgement meaningfocuses on the moment when we reflect and evaluate ourselves and ouractions. It is through self-reflection that we can have a clearer and objectiveunderstanding about where we are now, and what we need to do in order to growas humans. The Judgement card appearing in a reading signifies that you arecoming close to this significant point in your life where you must startto evaluate yourself.
To see this card can alsoindicate that you are in a period of awakening, brought on by the act ofself-reflection. You now have a clearer idea of what you need to changeand how you need to be true yourself and your needs. This can mean making smallchanges to your daily life or making huge changes that not only affect you butthe people close to you.
To see this card can also indicate that you are in aperiod of awakening, brought on by the act of self-reflection.
The Judgement card reminds usthat we all will be faced with choices that will have an astounding effect foryour entire life. The card brings to mind moments where actions you have takenhave changed the course of your path for good. There may have been a momentwhere there is no looking back. The consequences of those actions eventuallywill catch up to you, and this card seems to indicate that this is the time.You may have to let go of the past, so you can move forward with your plans tohave a new life.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
renewal of love, making adjustments in relationship
finding career purpose, accountability at work
reflecting on financial habits, reflecting on your values
Now is the time to take a closerlook at your love life and figure out what needs to be changed. The Judgementtarot love meaning indicates a time of self-reflection and analysis initiatedby an awakening. Issues in your love life that you once ignored may be seenclearly now, and you have the chance to make adjustments. Keep communicationwith your partner open, and make sure both of you are aware of each other’sneeds. Small changes that the two of you make together can have a great effecton your relationship. Your past actions and their consequences, whether good orbad, are catching up with you now. If you’ve made mistakes in the past, use thelessons you’ve learned to make changes for your future.
You may be going through a periodof awakening when it comes to your career path. Perhaps you have found a newpurpose or a calling that cannot be ignored. This can sometimes come withadjustments needing to be made at your workplace or your position. While thiscan be stressful, these changes can bring you a sense of feeling revitalizedwhen it comes to your work. If your workplace has been tense, the Judgementcard also signals that you may need to be more aware about how your actions atyour workplace are affecting others. Take some time to evaluate how yourbehavior has been, and what can be improved. Take responsibility for youractions and your part in any conflicts that have been brewing.
You may have to go through aperiod of self-reflection when it comes to your relationship with money.Sometimes this means evaluating whether your financial habits have beenhindering your material situation, as well as making the changes necessary todo better. Are you someone that consistently purchases things they can’tafford? Or do you always feel lacking, even as your financial situationimproves? New ways of thinking about your resources can come now, that give youthe chance to make positive improvements.
The reversed Judgementcard can mean that you doubt and judge yourself too harshly. Thiscould be causing you to miss opportunities that were awaiting you. The lostmomentum causes you to fall behind in your plans, which can make it difficultto move forward. This means that you should not be cautious, but you should bemoving forward with pride and confidence.
Another reading of the Judgement reversal card can be a pushto take time out of your busy routine to reflect upon your life tothis point, and what you have learned so far. You are most likely not givingyourself the time or space to fully think about the matter and learn thelessons you need to to be able to progress with awareness. You could also betoo critical of your past actions, so you are not giving yourself theforgiveness to move forward. The mistakes that we have made in the past arelearning tools, so they help us move though life. Focusing too hard on thesemistakes can cause us to trip and fall.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
blaming your partner, denial about love life
self-doubt at work, failure to take responsibility for mistakes
failure to learn financial lessons, too self-denying
Ensure that your criticisms aboutyour partner right now are fair before you make them. There is likely somethingthat you are unhappy about, but the reversed Judgement tarot love meaning cansignal that some compromise and moderation is needed.
On the other hand, this card can also signal that you need to open your eyes toyour romantic situation and see it more clearly. Have you been in denial aboutsomething? Are you happy in your relationship? Is there something missing? Arethere attitudes you have to love that you have been blind to but are deeplyaffecting your approach to dating? This card is asking you to see yourself andyour relationships with honesty. Facing the truth can also free you.
Perhaps you have been too harshon yourself lately. If you’ve made mistakes at work, you may find that it ishard to let those feelings of disappointment with yourself go, instead ofmaking amends and moving on. You may be left with a lingering sense of doubtabout your own abilities. Alternatively, this card can signal that you areunable to take responsibility for your own actions, and not learning thelessons you need to in order to take the next steps in your career. Your lackof awareness when it comes to handling yourself may be grating on colleagues.Have you been doing all that you can when it comes to your work projects? Haveyou communicated well? Or do you always shift the blame to others?
If you’ve gone through afinancial setback lately, you may be rather harsh on yourself right now. It isimportant to learn your lessons when it comes to making responsible choices,but it is also helpful for you to be kind to yourself, so that you can remainmotivated. On the other hand, the reversed Judgement card suggests that you mayfind yourself falling into the same patterns when it comes to financialdecisions. Be aware of which side of the spectrum you’re falling on.
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