The High Priestess Revisited

Guardian

of inner wisdom

““The guardian of the divine feminine
Waits patiently
In the shadows
Of the twin pillars of duality
For one who is worthy
To peek beyond the veil
And unlock the sacred knowledge
They’ve waited lifetimes to share.””

The High Priestess is known by many names depending on what belief system you subscribe to. Pope Joan, Persephone, Isis, Artemis...they are the personification of the divine feminine and a combination of mysterious and powerful women throughout history and mythology. In the Hermetic Tarot they are known as ‘The Priestess of the Silver Star.’

This card is ruled by the moon; the guardian of the unconscious, the great mystery of the universe, and intuition. 

Like the moon, they sit with Earth as their throne in a space that exists between darkness and light. The two pillars represent duality in its many forms; male/female, dark/light, seen/unseen, conscious/unconscious, etc. They create the doorway for which they serve as gatekeeper and the balancing force between them. This balance of opposites is one of the cornerstones of magic. Beyond her is a sacred space that only the enlightened may enter. Purple is prevalent in the palette because it is the color of intuition and inner wisdom. The moon cycle relates to divine femininity and feminine intuition. It forms the symbol of the triple goddess.

In a reading, the high priestess invites you to get in tune with your intuition and your feminine side. She may appear when your intuitive potential is strongest. She compels you to listen to your inner voice and embrace your own duality.

The reversed may be telling you to stop shutting out your inner voice and listen. You may lack faith in your own intuition or feel uncomfortable accepting it.  Are you denying your feminine side? You may be the victim of hearsay and lies, or perhaps a secret is being kept from you. Beware of hidden agendas.