The High Priestess
The High Priestess stands at the threshold between the conscious and subconscious, embodying ancient and hidden wisdom. She is a symbol of fertile mind (the pomegranate) and subtle dominion over dreams and dread (the crescent moon). Her presence urges inward listening, trust in intuition, and respect for the occult or spiritual knowledge. The shadow aspect warns of hidden agendas, blocked psychic energy, and the need to attend more closely to inner guidance to avoid deception or imbalance.
Keywords
Poem
I am keeper of the secret, the arcane and the rare. I am knower of the ancient, and a force to beware. Like the sea, surface calm, as below a storm rages deceiving the fools, the kings, and the sages. I alone see the truth in that raging storm, as I stand before it untethered, unworn.
Meaning
The High Priestess sits upon the threshold of the conscious and subconscious mind as the bearer of ancient wisdom. As such, she holds a pomegranate over her head to signify fertility of mind. The crescent moon sinking beneath her tendrils further illustrates her effortless dominion over the realms of both dreams and dread.
Shadow
Her shadow, however, contains hidden agendas and represents the need to listen to one's intuition more closely.
Upright Keywords
the subconscious, intuition, feminine power, ancient wisdom, mystery, higher powers, the occult, spirituality, desirability or unattainability, feminine power
Reversed Keywords
need to listen to one's intuition, hidden agendas, blocked energy (especially psychic), sexual tension, unwanted attention, repressed femininity, internalized misogyny
Visual Description
A pale, veiled woman stands waist-deep in water within an oval frame, her long hair cascading and a translucent veil draping over her head and shoulders. She holds a pomegranate-like fruit in one hand while enormous pink octopus tentacles curl around the scene, emerging from the water and framing her. Behind her is a circular arrangement of moons and stars and tall columns or tablets marked with vertical script. At the top is the Roman numeral II and at the bottom a banner reads 'The High Priestess.' The palette is mainly soft pinks, purples, and blues with watery ripples around her feet.
Children of Litha tarot
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