The High Priestess – Card
Name of the Card: Papisa
Element: —
Type: Major Arcane
Archetype: The Divine Mother
Sign / Planet: Moon
Number 2
Keyword: Polarity
Meaning: The High Priestess is the second Tarot card. It is therefore associated with number 2, which represents duality, the ambivalence inherent to all things, polarity. From an astrological perspective, the High Priestess is associated with the Moon, symbolizing childhood, the occult, the unconscious, and illusion. The High Priestess embodies the Universal Female Principle, receptivity, and a calm mind. The receptive and conservative Yin of the Universe. She is the Magician’s complementary counterpart. Her attention is focused on the inner world, she is connected with the inward dimensions, with knowledge of the heart. This grants her access to all wisdom.
Knowledge is not rational, analytical or deductive, but intuitive and instinctive. The High Priestess reminds us that we attract that which we need to grow.
If we struggle with what we attract because it does not meet our mental expectations, we miss the opportunity to evolve.
Once we understand what circumstances are trying to show us, we change and attract different situations. In her positive aspect, The High Priestess embodies patience, understanding, kindness, and the ability to use the power of unconscious forces to help others.
Extremely intuitive, The High Priestess has hidden talents and healing powers.
With regard to Love, this card indicates a deep connection between the couple while also suggesting that both partners have lessons to learn in the relationship.
Regarding work, the High Priestess represents an intelligent person, maybe a teacher or someone involved in therapies, working for the good of others, helping or guiding them.
With regard to Health, this card may indicate unknown problems.
The weak spots are the genital organs.
Keywords: intuition, wisdom, serene knowledge, common sense, culture, understanding, female energy, secrets, experience, virtue, modesty, deduction, clarity, contemplation, silence, self-knowledge, the occult.
