Major Arcana
Judgement: tarot card meaning
Awakening, taking stock, a calling and a second wind.
Yes or no: Yes
Upright position
An angel sounds a trumpet and people rise to meet something new. The card is about a moment of realization, taking stock and answering an inner calling. You can forgive the past and move on.
More about the card
An angel blows a trumpet, and people stand on rocks by the water, stretching their arms to the sky. Judgement is about awakening, taking stock and a calling. It is the moment when you look honestly back at the road traveled, forgive yourself for the past and hear what life is calling you to next. The card often appears before an important decision that will change direction, or when people and matters from the past return so that they can finally be completed.
Reversed position
Reversed Judgement speaks of self-criticism, doubt or an unwillingness to hear the call. You may be judging yourself more harshly than you need to.
Symbolism of the card
A trumpet blast, people on rocks by the water, raised arms. The trumpet means a call, and the people with raised arms awakening and readiness to answer. Mountains on the horizon recall a higher purpose.
In love and relationships
A second wind for the relationship, a return to an important conversation. A person from the past may come back.
At work and in finances
A new purpose, a change of direction, an answer to an old question.
Reversed in love
Self-criticism, a fear of making a decision, or a return to an old relationship with nothing changed. The card advises not judging yourself too harshly and deciding what you want now, not then.
As a feeling
An awakening of feelings, a wish to start anew. The card speaks of rethinking one’s attitude toward the connection, or of a possible return.
The card as a person
A person who has been through a turning point and has changed. They are honest with themselves, can admit mistakes and inspire others to begin again. Sometimes this is the one who brings important news.
As the card of the day
A day for taking stock and decisions. Think about what you have learned recently and let go of grudges. A message or call from the past is possible: listen before you answer.
Yes or no
Yes. It may be time to make the decision you have been putting off.
Combinations with other cards
- Judgement + Justice
A decision that draws a line under the past and shows what you have achieved.
- Judgement + Death
Deep renewal: the old stage has ended and you wake up as a different person.
- Judgement + The World
The close of a big cycle and a move to a new level of life.
Questions to ask yourself
When this card comes up, it helps to answer honestly:
- What did I learn in this stage?
- What should I forgive myself for?
- What is life calling me to now?
The card’s advice
Forgive yourself and answer your calling.