In this chapter of the tarot course we will see The Judgment and its meanings. The hidden details for its interpretation in the tarot, its correspondence with numerology, the elements and kabalistics.
What does the Judgment card mean in the Tarot? What does the Judgment card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the Judgment card upside down or inverted mean?
Judgment in the tarot
Judgment is the penultimate major arcanum, number 20. Judgment is a card that can be easy to interpret because of its strong, clear and precise message.
Whether Judgment comes out upright or in reverse position, its concrete message will give us a precise and easy to understand picture.
Correspondences of the card
- Kabbalistics: Associates this card with the planet Pluto, with the letter Resh and with the number 200.
- Esoterically: Some associate it with the astrological sign of Pisces, and others with Aquarius, the element Air and the winter season.
- In numerology: It represents the number 20 and 2: (20 =, 2 + 0 = 2).
Graphic description of the chart
Judgment is a card showing a number of men, women and children rising from their graves, naked, arms outstretched, responding to the trumpet call of the archangel Gabriel, who stands above them.
The people are making a call to the angel, ready to be judged by the power of the Universe. In the background, there are high snow-capped mountains, signifying insurmountable obstacles and the impossibility of avoiding judgment.
The ocean represents the end of the river that flows through the Major Arcana, starting from the Empress. The Archangel Gabriel’s flag is red on a white background, as is the Magician’s clothing.
What does the Judgment mean in the Tarot?
The Judgment to the right in the reading, General meaning: The Judgment card represents lucidity of judgment, a rebirth, inner calling, absolution and forgiveness of yourself and others. It is a final taking of one or several decisions that are made with reason, but also with emotion, unlike the arcane of Justice, where only reason is prioritized.
It is a card associated with triumph, in several aspects, it is a final achievement, a positive change, perhaps necessary, which finally finds its course to develop.
This is a card of deep reconciliation. At first with yourself, but also with others. Things are clarified, there are reconciliations, agreements, forgiveness. You have reached this state after deep inner meditations and now you can free yourself from the past.
Those things that oppressed you can be overcome and forgotten. A great part of them have to do with your own faults or mistakes committed before, your “sins” so to speak, and in the same way you can see, value and analyze others now, understanding and forgiving, making a judgment that is liberating and positive.
Judgment is a letter of enlightenment, of understanding the meaning of things and with that new knowledge, being able to go forward on your path. Thus, if you have been suffering or times have not been good for you, this card indicates that the worst is over and now everything will develop in a much happier, harmonious and successful way.
If this card appears representing a final result of something, it will be very good. There are great possibilities of success and triumph. If these issues refer to legal situations or justice, the card is unbeatable, the triumph is on your side.
The result will be harmonious, with understanding, there is reconciliation, new parameters are established in relationships, always constructive.
If The Judgment portrays a person, it will tell us that he/she is in the midst of positive changes, there is a renewal, a change of self, a having learned the lessons to try to be more and better.
This is a person of impeccable judgment, based on a mastery of reason and emotions. Her judgment will rarely be wrong and her judgments will be extremely fair.
What does the Judgment Card mean in love?
In love, The Judgment indicates that you are or will be living in an extraordinary time. If you are in a couple, harmony and understanding will be the guide, there are deep reconciliations, forgiveness of old things, a sincere attempt to restart a new and promising better way.
If you are alone, it signals the arrival of a new love as well as the reappearance of old loves with whom you can now have a good relationship or the appearance of friends with whom there was distance.
But this card can also be a sign, if you are in a relationship, of taking distance. A distance that does not mean separation or breakup, but is necessary, almost essential to make a new assessment. “From afar they say it is clearer to see”, as the saying goes, and this distance will be for the benefit of both.
If you are not happy in a relationship, this distance that the card asks you is what you need, to accept what you live, change the course and focus on the right path.
What does the Judgment Card mean for work?
Regarding work, it is positive in that all your efforts will be valued. Everything you can do extra, extra, will be well taken, the judgment will be favorable and will result in job improvements, promotions or better income.
The negative point of this card is that there may be hasty judgments on your part or on the part of others towards you, which can alter the coexistence at work with bosses, employees or colleagues. Be prudent and fair with your judgments.
What does the Judgment Card mean for money and finances?
Money and finances are favored, there may be lucky breaks with chance, not millionaire sums, but extra money at last. Things with respect to money should go well, without surprises. There may be contracts, inheritances, paperwork of some kind that favors you.
If you are looking to expand economically, the card encourages you to do so, always taking care to be strictly within the law, otherwise the Judgment will be against you and very unfavorable.
What does the Judgment Card mean for health?
As for health, it is advisable to be careful with the joints of the upper and lower limbs, especially knees and wrists.
If you come dragging old ailments and are frustrated because they have not known how to solve them, now you take a new look and are willing to face things seriously, looking for real solutions. Maybe it’s finally going on that diet, quitting smoking or getting some exercise.
What does The Trial mean spiritually?
Spirituality: You may find yourself now exploring spiritual ideas and orientations that you never thought would be of interest to you in the least. In addition, you may find more truth and wisdom than you ever dreamed possible.
You must be open to new ideas and new experiences. They can benefit you in ways you cannot imagine. And you will never know unless you try.
What does the Judgment card upside down or reversed mean?
The Judgment reversed, General Meaning: Reversed, The Judgment card fundamentally represents a deep-seated self-esteem conflict. Your self-esteem is very poor, you are full of doubts and shyness, your fearful and introverted attitude is the product of a very negative balance that you make with yourself.
You must move forward and you know it, but the permanent judgment to which you are subjected prevents you from moving forward and reaching possibilities that were there waiting for you.
You may be punishing yourself (or someone else) for past attitudes and actions. The faults and mistakes made are not overcome and this prevents you from putting the past behind you, settling it, and moving forward.
You must at this time find time for reflection, for a face to face with yourself and make calm, fair and above all constructive judgments that allow you to leave the cloud of self-flagellation in which you are.
The Judgment shows that you may be a victim of the judgment of others, rather than your own, and you are at the mercy of their comments and opinions, letting them control the rhythm of your life, instead of being the one who does it.
You may be afraid of change, but it is the only viable path. Take charge of you, get over the past, be forgiving of your mistakes and learn from them. That learning is what will open the door to a new direction, the right one this time.
What does the Judgment card reversed in love mean?
Regarding love, the reversed Judgment indicates bad times in love life, there are arguments, but what is more there is enclosure and self-absorption.
Judgments are hasty and rarely correct. There may be jealousy, but it is due to lack of appreciation and insecurities, rather than based on reality.
If you are alone, it is not the time to start relationships, people may appear but they will be incompatible, with profound differences. Your low self-esteem makes you make mistakes and makes you very insecure.
Whether alone or with a partner, this card indicates calm and prudence. Do not make mistakes by judging hastily, without reasons and arguments. Deep reflection to find answers is what is required.
What does the reversed Judgment card mean at work?
At work, it is quite unfavorable. Things are not on your side now. There may be layoffs, negative rulings, court setbacks, although it will depend on other cards to state this conclusively.
Gossip and hearsay are the order of the day in work relationships. You feel insecure about the opinion of others, but also about your own worth. You doubt your ability and suitability, whether you will be up to the challenge.
You must do your part to the best of your ability. If you decide to change your job, this is actually an encouraging card, it tells you that yes, it is a good option because surely you have been maturing and you know that somewhere else there is something better for you.
What does the Judgment card reversed in money and finances mean?
It is not a negative card, it only warns you to make the right decisions, well thought out and matured. You may be afraid to spend, invest or buy, because your insecurity makes you doubt about tomorrow. Take risks with moderation.
It is not a card of financial ruin, maybe there is a bad move, a legal setback, a contract that breaks, but nothing that will fully impact your economy causing you harm. Save, take care of money, invest wisely and wait for the clouds to dissipate.
What does the reversed Judgment card mean in health?
In health, extreme care and control. There may be mostly mental and emotional weakening, depression, insomnia, due to your insecurity and lack of self-esteem.
What does the reversed Judgment card mean spiritually?
Spirituality. It is a time of deep inner recollection. You must forgive and forgive yourself for the past, take all the wonderful things you have done, your accomplishments, and hold on to them to gain confidence and self-esteem.
Seek some kind of help to increase your motivation and your appreciation of your abilities. Try forgiveness and reconnection with yourself and others, it is the only way to leave behind the stagnation you are in.
