How to use this reading
The traditional section is an original summary of A. E. Waite's book for the Rider–Waite–Smith deck. Tarot schools and decks differ; no single universal meaning is claimed here. The upright and reversed readings, example and combination that follow are contemporary Starmora reflection prompts, not a literal translation or knowledge of a future event. Starmora's artwork is also original and need not reproduce every detail of the historical illustrations.
The card's place and themes
Major arcana · rank 11. Themes: balance, criteria, honesty. First identify the question and position through which you are reading this card.
Traditional symbolism: Rider–Waite–Smith
Scales and sword bring assessment together with responsibility for a decision. Justice is XI in RWS; symbolic interpretation does not replace a legal judgment or establish a court outcome.
Upright reading: a Starmora reflection
Consider words, actions, and consequences together. A fair decision needs criteria that people can understand.
Reversed reading: a Starmora reflection
Missing information or a double standard can upset balance. Hear another explanation before settling on a judgment.
An everyday example for this card
When sharing team work, list meeting preparation and follow-up as well as delivered files. Make the criterion you call fair available for others to examine.
A question for your experience
Can you apply the same criterion to yourself and someone else?
Reading with Six of Pentacles
With the Six of Pentacles, question the conditions of support and sharing. Should providing resources also transfer every decision right? Compare the scales with the responsibilities in the actual agreement.
This pairing promises no event or relationship outcome. Its reflection can change with the cards' order and the spread's question; consider it alongside actual conditions and your own judgement.
Sources and approach
These sources explain the page's traditional concepts or calculation context. Original Starmora examples and reflection prompts are not predictions attributed to the sources.