Keywords (upright)
Rebirth, renewal, awakening, transformation, judgment, redemption, clarity, decision, forgiveness, evaluation, revelation, second chances, self-discovery.
Keywords (reversed)
Self-doubt, indecision, avoidance, ignoring a calling, delayed judgment, resistance to change, missed opportunities, fear of consequences, denial, reluctance to face the truth, stagnation.
Symbols
Angel
Flag
Cloud
Mountain
Tomb
Trumpet
General Meaning
The Judgement card in the Tarot often represents a time of reflection and self-evaluation. It can symbolize an awakening or a call to action, indicating a pivotal moment of transformation or decision-making. The Judgement card asks for a deep self-assessment, calling on one to rise up to personal challenges, make critical decisions, and embrace transformation for a higher good.
Love Meaning
Judgement in a Love Reading in the Upright Position:
Renewal: For relationships, this can signify a period of reawakening and rekindling. It suggests leaving past mistakes behind and starting anew with a sense of forgiveness and understanding.
Reconciliation: If there has been a separation or conflict, Judgement may indicate a time when both parties are ready to come together, evaluate what has happened, and possibly reconcile.
Decisions: It might also be time to make a critical decision regarding the future of a relationship. It’s about hearing the "call" and making a judgment that will affect the relationship's direction.
Judgement in a Love Reading in the Reversed Position:
Refusal to Learn: There may be an inability or unwillingness to face the problems in a relationship, or to learn from past mistakes.
Fear of Commitment: One or both partners might be ignoring the call to take the relationship to a deeper level of commitment or to address essential issues.
Stagnation: There can be a sense of being stuck in the past, unable to move forward in love and partnership.
Money Meaning
Judgement in a Money Reading in the Upright Position:
Financial Reevaluation: You may be taking stock of your financial situation, assessing your progress, and making important decisions about future investments and expenditures.
Recovering Losses: It could indicate recovering from financial missteps and learning valuable lessons that contribute to a more stable financial future.
Career Calling: A calling towards a new career path or a realization about what is truly fulfilling in one's professional life.
Judgement in a Money Reading in the Reversed Position:
Poor Financial Decisions: Previous financial decisions may come back to haunt you, requiring a reassessment and change in strategy.
Missed Opportunities: There might be regret over missed financial opportunities or failure to heed important advice.
Lack of Accountability: An unwillingness to take responsibility for financial actions that have led to current circumstances.
Yes or No Meaning
Judgement in a Yes or No Reading in the Upright Position:
Yes: Judgement typically indicates a "yes," but it comes with the caveat that this affirmation is part of a larger process of evaluation and transformation.
Judgement in a Yes or No Reading in the Reversed Position:
No, or not yet: There may still be unresolved issues that need addressing before moving forward to a positive resolution.