The High Priestess stands as the guardian of the subconscious, seated before a thin veil that separates the realms of the conscious and unconscious mind.
This veil, adorned with pomegranates—symbols of abundance, the underworld, and divine femininity—marks the threshold to the hidden mysteries within our own consciousness.
Flanking her throne are two pillars, one black, one white, inscribed with the letters B and J, representing Boaz ("in his strength") and Jachin ("he will establish"). These pillars, which once stood at the entrance to King Solomon's Temple, symbolize the duality of masculine and feminine, light and dark, yin and yang, left-brain versus right-brain. To master these elemental forces is to begin understanding the balance of life’s polarities.
The High Priestess, Queen of the Deep and Mother of Mysteries, invites you to approach—but only if you are prepared to receive the truths concealed beyond the veil she guards.
High Priestess Keywords:
✦ Intuition
✦ Sensitivity
✦ Primal Instincts
✦ Inner Voice/Guidance
✦ A Hidden Discovery or Secret
✦ Sacred Knowledge & Divine Mysteries
✦ The Wilderness of the subconscious Mind
Weekly Guidance from the High Priestess:
The High Priestess invites you to begin lifting the veil around your intuition, to engage in a dialogue with your highest self and the consciousness that shapes your reality. In this space, every conversation, interaction, and emotion serves as a powerful nudge from your intuition. One of the simplest ways to strengthen this connection is by tuning into your body’s natural instincts. By paying special attention to the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) cues from your body, you open a gateway to understanding your intuition.
This week, try noticing what feels right—what brings peace and happiness, or what leaves you feeling drained or anxious. This practice of listening to your emotions is a powerful step toward pulling back the veil the High Priestess protects.
To begin grasping Tarot as a predictive/divinatory system, like any science, you simply observe the themes and archetypes as they manifest in your own life. Tarot, much like the world around us, speaks in a hidden language rich with symbols, meaning, and messages. If you dare to lift the curtain and open yourself to this knowledge, you'll discover the hidden wisdom that is interwoven with the seemingly mundane.
High Priestess Reflection Prompts:
*Feel free to revisit these prompts throughout the week or towards the end as you contemplate the ways in which this card's energy manifested for you.
✦ What intuitive nudges or subtle feelings did I experience this week, and how did I choose to act on them?
✦ What did I notice about the balance between my instincts and logic this week? Did one dominate the other, and how did that affect my experience?
✦ How has my intuition manifested for me this week? What were the subtle signs or feelings that guided my decisions, and how did trusting (or ignoring) these instincts shape my experiences?
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