The High Priestess

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The High Priestess

A woman in a long gown and a crown on her head, sits with a scroll in her hand, a cross on her chest and a crescent moon at her feet.

Card Number 2:

Balance, Partnerships, Choices

Place in the Fool’s Journey:

Second person the fool meets on his journey alongside The Magician

Upright Meaning

Keywords:

Intuition - Mystery - Spiritual Knowledge - Divine Feminine - Subconscious Hidden Knowledge – Enlightenment – Secrets - Reflection

As a Person:

She is a spiritual teacher. Someone with hidden knowledge and a strong intuition.She is greatly in touch with her subconscious thoughts. May even be able to channel spirit.She sees through the lies of the world and teaches others to do the same. She understands the importance of duality and balance between the light and dark parts of us. She is a mediator between the spiritual and physical worlds.

As a Situation/Experience:

This is a time when your intuition is your most important tool. It is speaking to you loudly and you are in the right place to hear its words. If there is information you are seeking, then the High Priestess is removing the veil that is hiding it. Watch and she will show you the truth.You are on the path of enlightenment. The spirit world has heard your request to be more in touch and is eagerly finding ways to better communicate with you.

As Advice:

Trust you are on the right path and that your soul is actively leading the way. Listen to your intuition but don’t actively do anything to change the situation. Pay attention to the signs. Everything you need to know is available to you now, if only you take the time to quiet your mind and listen.

Reversed Meaning

Keywords:

Secrets - Repressed Feelings - Spiritually Unconnected

Withdrawal - Silence - Doubt

As a Person:

The High Priestess reversed is a keeper of secrets. She knows more than she shares and only provides the information she needs in order to get what she wants. She is disconnected from her feelings and from her own soul. She feels the need to manipulate the world in order to make up for that lack of connection.

As a Situation/Experience:

Your intuition is yelling at you right now but you are choosing to ignore it instead of accepting its wisdom. Instead you are feeling lost and unsure of yourself. You may be hiding things from others or not feeling like you are able to share what you know. You may be rejecting important feelings instead of dealing with them, preventing yourself from moving through the lesson they are trying to teach you.

As Advice:

Stop hiding from the uncomfortable things. Listen to your intuition and feelings. Trust yourself instead of others. Take time to reconnect with your soul and your spirituality. Both are important to finding true happiness.

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Artist credits to: Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Colman Smith’s Tarot Vintage Deck, Matt Hughes’ Ethereal Visions Deck & Mrdiyshisha’s Cute Ghost Tarot Deck

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