As this card follows the traditional symbolism and carries above
all its obvious meanings, there is little to say regarding it outside
the few considerations collected in the first part, to which the
reader is referred.
It will be seen, however, that the figure is seated between
pillars, like the High Priestess, and on this account it seems
desirable to indicated that the moral principle which deals unto
every man according to his works--while, of course, it is in strict
analogy with higher things--differs in its essence from the spiritual
justice which is involved in the idea of election. The latter belongs
to a mysterious order of Providence, in virtue of which it is
possible for certain men to conceive the idea of dedication to the
highest things. The operation of this is like the breathing of the
Spirit where it wills, and we have no canon of criticism or ground of
explanation concerning it. It is analogous to the possession of the
fairy gifts and the high gifts and the gracious gifts of the poet: we
have them or have not, and their presence is as much a mystery as
their absence. The law of Justice is not however involved by either
alternative. In conclusion, the pillars of Justice open into one
world and the pillars of the High Priestess into
another.--A.E.
Waite
The scales of the balance are the Two Witnesses in whom shall every
word be established. She is therefore to be understood as assessing
the virtue of every act and demanding exact and precise satisfaction.
. . . The Woman
Satisfied.--Aleister
Crowley
We cannot become honest with ourselves without extending that honesty
to our dealings with other people. In this sense the card carries the
obvious meanings of Justice; honesty, fairness, correct actions, and
of course, in legal and other matters, a just decision--though not
necessarily the decision a person might
prefer.--Rachel
Pollack
Responsibility for one's actions and their outcome will be
determined. The scales of balance intimate justice is not black and
white; it is relative and unique to the situation and individual
personalities
involved.--Jean
Huets
In readings, Justice often appears when you are concerned with doing
what is right or making sure you receive your due. It is also a
signal to do what needs to be done. A time comes when
responsibilities must be accepted, and accounts settled. The past
will continue to haunt you if you do not recognize your mistakes and
make amends for them. In the process you will have to weigh matters
carefully and perhaps make important decisions about your future
course.--Joan
Bunning*
The reward of past efforts comes in equal proportion to the wisdom of
past choices.--Tracey
Hoover
related Scriptures and the
story of the statue
http://www.moonchild.ch/Tarot/major/Justice/11Voice.html