Judgement
As we welcome Judgement into our journey, it breathes new life into our experiences by holding space for life's minor setbacks and guiding us towards deeper understanding and growth.
Card Description
"Awakening self-compassion is often the greatest challenge people face on the spiritual path”― Tara Brach, True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart (2012).
The Judgement tarot card, the twentieth in the Major Arcana symbolizes redemption, forgiveness, and awareness (no big, right?). It often depicts Archangel Gabriel having a good old toot on his trumpet, calling forth the souls from their graves. This powerful imagery speaks to a spiritual awakening and rebirth. It’s a moment of deep self-reflection, where you look back on your past actions and understand the lessons they’ve taught you.
Key Takeaways
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The Judgement tarot often means a time for self evaluation and facing the natural consequences of your past actions.
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Judgement card meanings typically highlight the importance of forgiveness, both of yourself and others, leading to healed deep wounds.
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The Judgement tarot card encourages you to trust in the spiritual awakening that brings clarity and purpose to your life.
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Honest communication and self reflection are key during this period, helping you to love and accept your true self, even the messy parts (we all have them!).
Qualities
- Upright: Redemption, forgiveness, awareness
- Reversed: Denial, ignoring lessons, resistance
Celestial Influence
- Planet/Zodiac: Plato
- Card Number and Arcana: XX (Major Arcana)
- Element: Fire
- Crystal: Fire opal
Try meditating on the Judgement card while holding fire opal to encourage healthy relationships and abundance (in whatever areas matter most to you).
Symbology of The Judgement Tarot Card
Trumpet
The trumpet symbolizes a call to action and awakening, urging you to pay attention to your inner calling and respond to the higher purpose of your life.
Angel
The angel, often Archangel Gabriel, represents divine guidance and the messenger of truth, helping you to see things clearly and encouraging you to embrace forgiveness and redemption.
Rising Figures
The figures rising from their graves symbolize rebirth, renewal, and the shedding of past mistakes (major been there, done that energy). They signify a fresh start and the opportunity to begin anew with a deeper understanding of your life's purpose.
The Upright Judgement: Interpretations and Meanings
When the Judgement card appears in an upright position in a tarot reading, it could indicate a period of redemption or forgiveness, and a deepening of self-awareness.
Love and Relationships
In love readings, the Judgement upright indicates a period of reflection and growth in your relationship. It encourages honest communication and forgiveness, allowing you to heal deep wounds and move forward together. If you are single, the Judgement tarot suggests a time of self-reflection to understand past relationships and prepare for a future filled with genuine connections.
Career and Finances
In career readings, the Judgement card advises taking a step back to evaluate your current path. This card brings clarity and encourages you to make life changing decisions that align with your true purpose. It suggests that understanding your past experiences can lead to better financial decisions and a more fulfilling career. If you have faced a financial setback, this card assures you that lessons learned will guide you to future success. It is just one of many chapters in your life story.
The Reversed Judgement: Interpretations and Meanings
Judgement reversed indicates denial, ignoring lessons, and refusal to change. It suggests that you might be struggling with self doubt and self criticism, avoiding the necessary self reflection to move forward.
Love and Relationships
In a love reading, the reversed Judgement card suggests that you may be avoiding necessary conversations or refusing to acknowledge issues in your relationship. This card urges you to confront these challenges head-on and embrace the possibility of healing and renewal. If you are single, the reversed position indicates that you might be holding onto past mistakes and not allowing yourself to move forward. Self acceptance can be hard during moments of regret, but it is something you deserve. You are not the mistakes you've made - you can hold yourself accountable while showing yourself compassion.
Career and Finances
In a career tarot reading, the reversed Judgement tarot card indicates a period of stagnation and denial. It suggests that you may be ignoring critical lessons from your past financial decisions and resisting necessary changes in your career. This card warns against the dangers of denial and encourages you to face your challenges with honesty and openness to achieve your true potential.
Departing Wisdom from The Judgement Card
Embrace the clarity and renewal that the Judgement card brings. Trust in the process of self-evaluation and the wisdom gained from past experiences. Let this card guide you on your journey towards healing and growth, helping you to make life changing decisions that reflect your best self and true calling.
Mantra: I love all parts of myself, and hold them with care and curiosity.
References
The Way of Tarot | Alejandro Jodorowsky, Archive.org
The Marseille Tarot Revealed A Complete Guide to Symbolism, Meanings & Methods | Yoav Ben-Dov
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot | Arthur Edward Waite
Disclaimer
The contents of this article are provided for informational purposes only. Take what resonates with you and leave behind anything that doesn't. Anahana is not liable for any interpretations, insights, or outcomes that may arise from using the information provided.
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