Meaning: reckoning, awakening, settlement, forgiveness, resurrection, redemption, rebirth, renewal, transformation, judgment, truth, calling, resistance, hopelessness, confusion, stagnation

Judgment (XX) can be good or bad, depending on your role in the situation. When the Judgment card comes up, it means that a period is ending to make way for something new to emerge—however, that might mean the need to accept something reluctantly. It may mean accepting temporary loss or defeat and moving forward from any uncomfortable feelings associated and moving forward with a clear mind and open heart. Akin to ‘karma’, Judgment tells the innocent and pure-hearted that reckoning and redemption is here.

“There is a time of reckoning in all of our lives.” – Laura Luft

“At the cross God wrapped his heart in flesh and blood and let it be nailed to the cross for our redemption.” – E. Stanley Jones

For Beginners: If you are wondering how to read this card in the reversed position, check out my post on Light vs. Shadow Aspects here.