Justice
About the Card
Justice is the moment when the seeker confronts the consequences of their choices and actions. This card is not about punishment or reward, but about balance, responsibility, and the law of cause and effect. In the Marseille tradition, Justice represents law and judgment; in the Rider–Waite–Smith tradition, it symbolizes fairness, truth, and accountability; and in the Thoth tradition, it expresses the continuous adjustment of balance, both in the universe and within the individual. You can view the Rider–Waite–Smith depiction of this card through the link below. https://steve-p.org/cards/pixe/RWSa-T-11_8167.png
The most important element in Justice is the scales: two balanced pans standing level with one another. This sense of balance can even be seen in the way the word “justice” is written in some languages, where the arrangement of the letters gives it a symmetrical appearance.
Contrary to what you might expect, the scales have not been removed from my reinterpretation of this card. They have simply become asymmetrical, because I have never considered the world to be just.
The sword, traditionally a symbol of the power to enforce justice, has also been transformed. In my reinterpretation, it becomes the dominant and blind force of existence—a force that creates blindly, unjustly, and with indifference. And it is we who must carry the burden of this injustice from the very beginning of our lives.
About the Collection
Interpreting a collection of Tarot cards created with an emphasis on reinterpretation and conceptual transformation is extremely difficult without an initial understanding of the Tarot tradition and its narrative, psychological, and mystical interpretations.
Among the many Tarot traditions, at least three systems of visual representation deserve special attention: the Marseille Tarot, the Thoth Tarot, and the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot. While the Marseille tradition is more focused on social and symbolic aspects, the Thoth tradition is deeply connected with mysticism and Kabbalah, and the Rider–Waite–Smith tradition places greater emphasis on narrative symbolism. Despite their differences, all three traditions represent the underlying conceptual system of Tarot, which has remained largely intact throughout history.
The imagery of these traditions is highly maximalist, filled with colors, symbols, and visual details. This collection follows a different approach. By limiting visual elements and adopting a minimalist design, each component is given the opportunity to become a point of focus, encouraging self-reflection and introspection.
The conceptual framework of these designs has been significantly transformed and is based on my personal understanding and perception of the world. Since directly explaining the meaning of each card can reduce the viewer’s role in discovering and interpreting the artwork, I have chosen to provide only a brief description of the traditional visual elements of each card and their meanings, along with references to the aspects that have been transformed within this collection.
To acquire the complete collection at once instead of purchasing the cards individually, you can purchase the available ticket. By purchasing this ticket, all 22 cards of the collection will be transferred to the collector’s wallet.
Ticket Link: https://teia.art/objkt/884010
