Justice XI in the 5-Card Spread with the Rider Waite Tarot

Justice as second card : Challenge / Obstacle
in the Rider Waite Smith 5-Card spread

In the opposition position, Justice reveals blockages linked to injustice, imbalance or difficulty in seeing things clearly.

The consultant may feel overly judged or, conversely, the victim of an injustice that they are unable to acknowledge.

They may also struggle to make important decisions for fear of hurting others, making mistakes or due to inner confusion.

Justice in opposition can also indicate mental rigidity: wanting to rationalise everything, cutting off emotions, acting coldly or according to fixed principles.

Conversely, it can also reflect a lack of structure: not taking responsibility, avoiding the truth, or adopting a vague stance when a decision needs to be made.

In terms of relationships, this card can point to a dynamic of reproach, emotional coldness or excessive demands, where rules or morals take precedence over human beings.

It is also possible that the truth is not yet accessible, that the facts are biased, or that the person is in a moral fog.

In short, this opposition highlights a difficulty in aligning words, actions, and thoughts, or an inner imbalance between the need for justice and the ability to fully embody it.

Justice as third card : Advice
in the Rider Waite Smith 5-Card spread

In the position of counsel, Justice encourages you to act with integrity, seek balance in your decisions, and be honest with yourself and others. It asks you to take the time to examine the situation with discernment, without letting yourself be carried away by emotion, haste, or the opinions of others. It is essential to be fair, not only to others but also to yourself: do not judge yourself too harshly, but do not shirk your responsibilities either.

This card advises you to decide fairly: if a decision must be made, do so conscientiously, taking into account the consequences for all parties involved. It invites you to seek the truth of the matter, to choose your words carefully and to communicate clearly.

In practical terms, this may involve clarifying a contract, updating an administrative situation or regularising something legally or ethically.

It may also suggest a need to rebalance your energies: put your life in order, sort things out, get back to basics.

The advice of Justice is simple and powerful: align your thoughts, words and actions — everything must be consistent and true to your principles. You have the power to do what is right. Do it calmly and precisely.

Justice as fourth card : Outcome
in the Rider Waite Smith 5-Card spread

In the outcome position, Justice announces a clear, balanced outcome that is in accordance with the principles of truth and responsibility. It suggests that things will be resolved fairly, whether on a moral, emotional or administrative level.

This may mean that a verdict will be reached, a contract will be signed, or a crucial choice will be made with maturity. Justice here announces a resolution based on objectivity, logic, and honesty. The outcome is not necessarily spectacular, but it is clear, structuring, and stable.

It may be a period of calm after a period of turmoil, an agreement reached, or a clear position that allows you to start again on a solid foundation.

This card also suggests that everyone will receive their due — no more, no less — according to the universal laws of balance. If the consultant has acted with integrity, reward or recognition will come; if not, adjustments will be necessary, but they will be fair.

The outcome is therefore reassuring: there is logic and consistency in the outcome. The situation will result in a clearer, more stable framework that is potentially more respectful of the consultant’s fundamental values. It is a result of grounding, clarification and maturity.