Judgement XX in the Rider Waite Tarot
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
Judgement Rider Waite Smith : meaning and interpretation
Major
Fire
Pluto
Generally speaking, Judgement is a card of rebirth, revelation and major decision. It symbolises the moment when everything becomes clear: masks come off, truths come out, and you are invited to rise up, to listen to your deepest calling. It’s a time of taking stock, but also of liberation. The past is seen for what it is, and you can finally move forward, lighter. It evokes a second chance, an opportunity to do better, to choose with awareness. Judgement reminds you that you have the power to reinvent yourself, to heal, to grow. It often marks a key stage in your life, a turning point where everything changes. It’s a demanding card, but profoundly luminous: it urges you to answer your soul’s call, to step out of survival and into life.
RWS Tarot : Arcana Judgement readings
Love / Sentimental reading
with the card Judgement
In the sentimental sphere, Judgement marks an important turning point. It may be a reconnection, a return to the past, or a sudden realisation about the nature of a relationship. For couples, this card often heralds a period of truth-telling: the cards are put on the table, what has never been said is expressed, and the choice is made to move on… or to separate, but with clarity. Judgement favours sincere reconciliation, the transformation of relationships and forgiveness. For singles, it can represent the healing of an old love or the sudden opening to a new, profoundly transformative relationship. It is often a soul-to-soul connection, almost karmic. This card urges you to love with awareness, to stop repeating the mistakes of the past, and to dare to live a love that is aligned with your truth.
Professional / Work reading
with the card Judgement
Professionally, Judgement is a card of awakening and reorientation. It evokes an awareness of your place in the world of work. Perhaps you have reached the end of a cycle: you realise that a change is necessary. It may also indicate important recognition, a promotion or an opportunity that comes after a long effort. This is the moment when your work finally bears fruit, or your true vocation is revealed. If you’re questioning yourself, Judgement encourages you to listen to that inner call – what you’re really meant to do. It also favours training, transmission, the professions of care, justice or spiritual awakening. It encourages you to align your professional actions with your soul mission. Sometimes it heralds the unexpected return of an old opportunity or a former colleague.
Financial / Material / Money reading
with the card Judgement
Financially, Judgement indicates a restructuring, rebalancing or resolution of a past cycle. This could be the settlement of a debt, a repayment or an inheritance. This card also evokes a kind of balance sheet: it’s time to be clear about your money management. Have you overextended yourself? In control? Insecure? Judgement urges you to act with maturity, to make peace with your material past and start afresh. It can also herald an unexpected financial boost, deserved support, or the return of a lost resource. But be careful: it all depends on your past choices. Judgement is a karmic card, and what you reap now is the fruit of your actions. It also offers you a second chance to build a healthier relationship with matter.
Family reading
with the card Judgement
In the family sphere, Judgement evokes transgenerational liberation or healing. It often heralds the moment when things left unsaid burst open, secrets are revealed, and the family truth comes to light. This may be difficult to hear, but it is profoundly liberating. It can also symbolise forgiveness, reunification, or a return to communication after a long period of silence. Sometimes it indicates a rebirth within the clan: a birth, an adoption, or the return of a distant member. Judgement sheds light on old family wounds in order to transform them. It invites us to free ourselves from invisible loyalties and to be reborn into a free identity. It is also a card that honours ancestors and lineages, and encourages you to understand your place in this collective history so that you can better emerge from it or honour it consciously.
Spiritual reading
with the card Judgement
Spiritually, Judgement is a powerful inner awakening card. It marks a period of awakening consciousness, a deep call to your soul mission, or even a spiritual rebirth after a dark night of the soul. You are called to hear the voice within you guiding you towards greater authenticity, accuracy and light. Judgement is often associated with the end of karma: you finally understand the lessons of your past, you free yourself from weights, cycles and illusions. It is a card of transformation, but also of divine revelation: it indicates that you are ready to move on to another level of consciousness. It can also be a sign of communication with spiritual guides, or of messages received from the beyond. You are in the process of being reborn to your truest, most luminous nature.
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
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- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
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5-Card spread
Judgement and its positions in a 5-card draw.
Want to better understand how to interpret the card Judgement according to its position in a cross drawing? What does it symbolise as a situation, obstacle, resource, piece of advice or way out? Explore its many facets and find a detailed reading of the card Judgement in every position of the 5-card cross spread Rider Waite.
