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THE HIGH PRIESTESS
II – THE HIGH PRIESTESS
II – THE HIGH PRIESTESS is a Major Arcana card
Other names: The Papesse (female pope)
Astrological: The Moon
Element: Water
Numerology: 2
The High Priestess is pictured seated between two pillars light and dark, in a sacred place that contains hidden knowledge. She is intuitive, a mentor and a spiritual guide.
Upright meaning: Balance, Spiritual Awakening, Spiritual Journey, Psychic Experience, Religious Experience.
Reverse: The Truth is hidden, Change in Fertility, Misguided, Distractions, Not trusting your higher self, Being Misled.
| Colors on the card | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Blue | Peace, Spirituality, Truth |
| Black | Darkness |
| Yellow | Intuition, Warnings, Power, The color of the Sun, Energy, Endurance, Illumination |
| White | Light, Purity, Truth |
| Symbols on the card | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pillars | Dark / Light (Yin / Yang) |
| Curtain/Veil, w/Pomegranates | Removed from it’s normal element, Auspicious, Fertility, Hidden Knowledge |
| Crescent Moon | Feminine, Mother, Celestial Virgin |
| Crown / Head Dress | Unity, Light & Dark like Yin and Yang, Phases, Subconscious |
| Cross | Sacred |
| Scroll / Book | Hidden Knowledge |
Simplified Summary
The High Priestess is a Major Arcana Tarot card symbolizing intuition, hidden knowledge, and spiritual guidance. She is often depicted between pillars of light and dark, representing balance. Key Meanings: Upright: Spiritual awakening, balance, psychic experiences, a journey of self-discovery. Reversed: Hidden truths, being misled, distractions, not trusting your inner self, issues with fertility Associations: The Moon (astrology), Water (element), Numerology 2, and symbols like pomegranates, the crescent moon, and a scroll all point to intuition, the subconscious, and sacred feminine wisdom.