MAAT

Justice – Law
Condemnation – Punishment

In the image, a dark-skinned sovereign rises with imposing presence, as if her own body were a pillar of cosmic order. She wears a grand crown and holds two rods, instruments of command and authority. At her feet, a scale waits to weigh what is true and what is not. On either side, two small creatures—perhaps legislative spirits, perhaps ancestral servants—stand ready to act, execute, and restore balance through judgment and punishment. The scene is solemn, charged with consequence.

Maat is the goddess who measures, aligns, and sets limits. Her law is not only that of humans: it is the law that sustains the universe, where every action has weight, every choice produces an effect, and every imbalance demands adjustment. This card speaks of justice and our relationship with it; it speaks of the natural boundary between our freedom and that of others; it speaks of the principle that nothing goes without consequence. In the light, Maat shows us the path of fairness; in the shadow, she reminds us that every condemnation has a cause, and every infraction—earthly or cosmic—eventually comes due.

Therefore, dear one, if your subconscious has chosen this card, it may be trying to tell you that:

If the card speaks about you – Light

You are seeking justice and harmony. Within you lives a deep ethical sense, a desire to act respecting order and balance.

Questions for you
– In which area of your life do you feel the need to restore a fair order?
– What situation is finally being rebalanced?
– Is there any legal matter that you feel you can resolve in your favor?

If the card speaks about you – Shadow

You may be judging excessively. You could be trapped in a binary vision of right and wrong, risking becoming harsh or punitive, even with yourself.

Questions for you
– Where are you receiving a disproportionate judgment?
– What pending issue finally requires courage?
– Who is applying a law that does not take your balance into account?

If the card speaks about the world – Light

The desire for truth and justice is growing. Collective forces demand clarity, transparency, and responsibility. The scale moves with balance.

Questions for you
– Have you noticed signs of justice or truth emerging around you?
– Is there a legal or natural law you can use to your advantage?
– Where can external circumstances help you restore balance and order?

If the card speaks about the world – Shadow

The risk is blind or vengeful justice. Systems and people can turn the law into an instrument of oppression, generating confusion and frustration.

Questions for you
– Where are you suffering from disproportionate judgment?
– What pending issue finally requires courage?
– Who is applying a law that does not respect balance?