The High Priestess
The High Priestess embodies quiet wisdom and deep intuition, personified by Scheherazade as a keeper of stories and knowledge. She encourages listening to the subconscious and forming one’s own conclusions rather than relying on external answers. Her power is subtle and enigmatic, offering mysterious guidance rather than overt instruction. Reversed, the card warns of ignorance, shallowness, closed-mindedness, and hidden truths that block insight.
Keywords
Card Name
The High Priestess
Character
Scheherazade
Origin
Turkey, Arabic folk tale
Description
The High Priestess is a keeper of vast knowledge. With a story for every situation, Scheherazade asks the listener to focus on what their subconscious tells them, encouraging them to form their own conclusions. Her power is vast yet subtle; her answers always mysterious.
Upright
Wisdom, intuition, dreams, mystery, an enigma
Reverse
Ignorance, shallowness, lack of trust, a closed mind, secrets
Visual Description
A seated woman in a flowing, patterned robe and white veil sits on richly textured cushions, holding an open book in her lap and touching her lips with one hand. Above her is a crescent moon set within a teal, star-speckled arch and flanked by dark purple curtains and hanging lanterns. Ornamental borders frame the scene and a decorative emblem with the Roman numeral II appears near the top.
Tarot of the Divine
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