6 THE PRIESTESS

Intellect, acceptance of reality, rationality, modesty, moderation, adaptation to needs, emotional stability, spiritual balance.

Virgo/Mercury.

The Priestess.

In the distance on a hill stands the Acropolis, to which a road leads. A woman in light clothing has erected an altar of hewn stone. On the stone is a drawing of Taurus, meaning she has tamed the forces of nature. On this altar she has placed a cup with fire and offerings: a sheaf of wheat, clusters of grapes, a basket of fruits - the fruits of her labor.

In the background are fields from which the harvest has already been gathered. It is autumn, part of the harvest should be dedicated to the gods. The Priestess has placed offerings on the altar, lit the fire, and established connection with the gods. From the smoke appears the Caduceus - symbol of Mercury, healing, health.

Thus, a connection through reason with the higher world is manifested through a certain ordered sequence of actions - ritual.

The color of the card is yellow - the color of gold, which has been perceived since ancient times as frozen sunlight.

This is the color of autumn, the color of ripe grain and withering leaves. The Acropolis - city of gods, connection with the divine. The altar - ritual. Taurus - sign of taming nature. Cup with fire - sacrificial fire. Offerings: wheat, grapes - sacrifice for future harvest, gratitude to the gods.

Light clothing - sign of purity. Symbol of the Caduceus in the background - fertility, healing, medicine, harmony. Serpents - symbol of wisdom. Staff - symbol of power over nature. Wings - harmonious development of spiritual and material.

Positive meanings: this is a hardworking personality, the 'Cinderella' type. In life this is a person from the intelligentsia. Negative - an obsessive person.

Engagement in important work, although it will be somewhat routine, tedious. But it must be completed, because it has a certain higher meaning (like regular housekeeping).

This is the path of a woman (Cinderella, for example).

What will come easily today, without strain. Pay attention to daily obligations.

Even in washing dishes there is a sacred act of service to others.

To perform ordinary work with pleasure and awareness of its necessity for further development.

You need to devote yourself to work, bringing order, caring for your health and the health of your loved ones.

To serve the Higher ideal through concrete labor. Performance of daily ritual. Bring order, systematize everything, analyze, arrange everything in its place.

Sensing the divine in the mundane. We bring order; when our material world (Taurus on the altar) is ordered, cultivated and through sacrificial fire rises, connects with higher spheres.

In a sense, spiritualization of matter through daily labor. Attention to details, focus on particulars and the mechanism of process.

The process will unfold slowly but surely - without fuss and haste.

Actions will occur on schedule, according to a pre-approved plan.

Relationships are reliable, predictable. Without bright celebrations and stormy feelings. Everything will be familiar, ordinary, but at the same time stable.

Rapprochement and strengthening of relationships will proceed through shared household, business, common concerns. Without passion, rather from habit: 'Love is not spoken of, but proven through deeds, care for loved ones.'

Do not follow the letter of the law to the detriment of the spirit. Do not drive yourself to perfectionism (painful striving for perfection). Do not become fixated on ritual. Loosen control over emotions, otherwise you will get boredom, ordinariness and routine will consume you.

Order your life, bring order to it. Sacrifice proportionally. Follow from dense to subtle. See the divine in the ordinary and let it into life.

Spiritualize matter, find meaning and pleasure in routine work. Systematic concrete actions will lead to good results.

Depends on invested labor.

Getting according to merit. Expected result at the planned time. Everything in its time. In the right quantity at the right time.

In a healthy body, a healthy spirit. Your prayer will reach God.

Relationships - mutual care. Through service to others, working off karmic debts.