What does the The High Priestess tarot card mean?

Sometimes The High Priestess simply indicates a woman (a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, superior, rival). But more often the Second Arcanum of the Tarot symbolizes the presence of mystery. The surrounding cards may offer a hint as to its nature. One cannot know this mystery at once — it will reveal itself in its own time. Moreover, Mary Greer astutely remarks that "the truth of the High Priestess can only be seen through the sacred mirror of symbol." For those accustomed to looking at everything straight in the face "as it is," ignoring hints and figurative meanings, the mysteries of The High Priestess will remain mysteries forever. She is a teacher, but she does not teach everyone — only those who trust the wisdom of unconscious forces and the mysterious inner world. It is no surprise that women find this slightly easier. A man, as a rule, must take a difficult step in order to stop relying exclusively on his beloved ratio. Women find this easier — perhaps because their ratio is less well-tuned and not so infallible, and therefore "no better." The words that fully convey the principle of The High Priestess are "sixth sense." It can be called intuition, clairvoyance, an inner voice, instinct — but the fact is that it works, and it is rated no lower than (if not higher than!) rational calculation. Not every expert and analyst, of whom there is no shortage, becomes a "guru" whose every word is caught with bated breath.

What does the The High Priestess reversed mean?

In terms of events — obviousness, the unveiling of secrets, the exposing of what is hidden, being informed of what was previously unknown, the bringing of truth into the open. Sometimes — a return to activity after a period of isolation.

What does the The High Priestess mean in love?

At the everyday level, The High Priestess has a poor reputation in the realm of personal life — because this is not a "domestic" card at all, and it does not always manifest harmoniously at the level at which events typically unfold and questions are asked. Her connection with mystery translates into the meaning of "another woman" — a secret woman influencing the situation, of whom nothing is yet known. With equal success (!) The High Priestess can also describe another man — a third party in a love triangle.

What does the The High Priestess mean for career?

This Arcanum describes quite promising affairs — only one must not force events. One should act when all is favorable.

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The High Priestess

Major Arcana

The High Priestess

The Popess

Wisdom, Sophia, Ain Soph, Creative Thought, the Word

Isis. Shekinah.

Gates of the Sanctuary

Mystery, Truth, Gnosis, Occultism

Path 13

Gimel (from Kether to Tiphareth, from the Crown to Beauty)

Beth, the number two. Beit — House, Temple; Bat — Daughter.

Archetype of the Anima.

The Moon as a symbol of "lunar" consciousness, intuition, and the power of subconscious forces. Neptune. Water trine of houses: IV, VIII, XII.

Hecate.

Cassiopeia

Occult meaning of the card — SECRET KNOWLEDGE

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