In
the Rider Waite decks the card of High priestess is quite mysterious. She
represents tuning into the Subconscious world, invisible reality, hidden
knowledge, wisdom, feminine energy, Moon connection, deeper understanding, Moon
goddess, going beyond social norms, seeking spiritual expansion, understanding
symbols, being aware and awaken.
the Archetype ~ So this will be person with amazing
potential given to tap into invisible world, she has psychic gifts, clairvoyance,
chance to develop spiritual abilities, connecting easily to higher realms,
feeling others, seeing auras and colours, hearing angelic messages, being
channel of Light (or darkness, as per his choice). This person will be
naturally drawn to world of spirit and unconscious power. He will have also
healing abilities. In addition he will have need for freedom and independence
-in order to expand his knowledge. He will not stop from social disagreement or
norms, as he follows his inner guidance.
The main concept here is: Subconscious mind, Invisible world, wisdom and magic.
All these show that invisible world is powerful, it has authority. High Priestess
knows what is beyond human understanding. She sees into the past and future of
others. That world is called Mystery, but it is quite natural ability, just
humanity is still not awaken fully to it.
Basic
symbols in the traditional Tarot of Raider Wait are:
Torah
(Sacred script) – knowledge, secret knowledge, wisdom that is not share with
everyone, but just with chosen, need for deeper knowledge of the Universe,
Kabbalah.
Moon
crown ~ represents the high power and authority over the invisible world, moon
connection, psychic gift, spiritual connection, feminine energy.
Two
Pillars ~ Black and white pillar from both sides of the High Priestess
symbolize the aspects of good and bad, which are always confronting and both
are needed in the world. She sits between them, as she is in equilibrium of
forces, and takes the middle path. She is non judgemental of others!
Veil
behind with pomegranates and palms ~ We see the veil, which has stamps of
pomegranates – symbols of passion, desire, sexual energy, also temptation to
taste the forbidden fruit, fertility, abundance. She is with her back to the
veil, which means she turns away from that world pleasures (for a time) in
order to find deeper answers. Her aim and abilities are not from the visible,
material world.
Blue
sea, sky and blue robe ~ all are symbols of the vast unconscious mind of the
humanity. She can penetrate the world of that mind and go deep – as the sea,
which represents depths of thoughts, power of mind, analysis, seeing details
and seeing the big picture. Her blue robe is flowing in the edge like the sea
wave, she herself has a deep and powerful inner world, and she connects with
her own subconsciousness. The blue sky symbolizes freedom, flight, unlimited
possibilities, child like spirit.
New
moon at her feet ~ That moon is symbol of new cycle of life, which also links
to the beginning and end. She knows the secret that everything which has its
birth, and living on earth, will go to its death point. But that means another
cycle will start over. Nothing in the world is wasted, this is the power of
transformation and wheel of seasons, moon cycles in nature. All things follow
their natural flow. That means also High Priestess knows that everything has
exact time. She is not the Empress, nor the Emperor, she doesn’t hurry, and doesn’t
apply rules and restrictions. She deals with everyone equally, with truth and
honesty as higher principles. (That’s how she connects with card XI. Justice.)
Nina Lea-nour
Angel`s medium
Reiki master
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