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Judgement

Major Arcana
Judgement
Judgement

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Quick Info

Element
Spirit
Domain
Life Lessons & Karma
Number
20

Keywords & Themes

reflectionreckoningawakeningrenewalforgiveness

Card Description

An angel blows a trumpet, and people rise from their graves, representing awakening and rebirth through divine calling.

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Upright Meaning

Judgement represents reflection, reckoning, awakening, renewal through honest self-assessment, and forgiveness.

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Reversed Meaning

Reversed suggests self-doubt, harsh self-judgment, inability to forgive, or avoiding self-examination.

Guidance & Advice

Answer your higher calling. Forgive yourself and others to experience renewal.

Questions for Reflection

  • ✦What calling awaits my answer?
  • ✦Where do I need forgiveness?
  • ✦How can I awaken to my purpose?

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Understanding Judgement in Tarot Readings

Judgement is a Major Arcana card, representing reflection, reckoning, awakening. When this card appears in a reading, it often signals significant life themes and spiritual lessons.

Judgement in Different Positions

The meaning of Judgement can shift depending on its position in a spread. In past positions, it may indicate reflection that has already influenced your journey. In present positions, it suggests current energies around reckoning. In future positions, it points toward upcoming opportunities or challenges related to awakening.

Combining Judgement with Other Cards

When Judgement appears alongside other Major Arcana cards, its energy is amplified. Pay attention to surrounding cards to understand the full message.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do online tarot readings work?

Our tarot readings use a digital shuffling algorithm to randomly select cards, similar to shuffling a physical deck. The interpretations are based on traditional tarot meanings combined with the position in your chosen spread.

Can I save my tarot reading?

Yes, you can save your reading to revisit later. We also provide a print-friendly version of your reading for your records.

What is the difference between upright and reversed tarot cards?

When a tarot card appears upright, it expresses its core meaning directly. Reversed cards (appearing upside-down) often indicate blocked energy, internalized aspects, or the shadow side of the card's meaning. Some readers don't use reversals, while others find them essential for nuanced readings.

How many cards are in a tarot deck?

A standard tarot deck contains 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana cards representing major life themes and spiritual lessons, and 56 Minor Arcana cards divided into four suits (Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles) representing everyday experiences and challenges.

What do the four tarot suits represent?

Wands represent fire energy, creativity, and action. Cups represent water energy, emotions, and relationships. Swords represent air energy, thoughts, and communication. Pentacles represent earth energy, material matters, and physical experiences.

Can tarot cards predict the future?

Tarot cards don't predict a fixed future but reveal current energies, patterns, and potential outcomes based on your present path. They serve as a tool for self-reflection and guidance, helping you make more informed decisions about your life direction.

What does Judgement mean in a tarot reading?

Judgement represents reflection, reckoning, awakening. When upright, it signifies Judgement represents reflection, reckoning, awakening, renewal through honest self-assessment, and forgiveness.... When reversed, it may indicate Reversed suggests self-doubt, harsh self-judgment, inability to forgive, or avoiding self-examinatio...

Is Judgement a positive or negative card?

Judgement is a Major Arcana card carrying significant meaning. Like all tarot cards, it contains both light and shadow aspects. Its meaning depends on the question asked, surrounding cards, and whether it appears upright or reversed.

What should I do when Judgement appears in my reading?

Answer your higher calling. Forgive yourself and others to experience renewal.