The High Priestess -

The High Priestess is numbered “2” in the Major Arcana, and she is the second person The Fool meets on his journey. There are multiple names attached to this silent, all-knowing woman: Persephone, Isis, or Artemis. She is the person who sits before a tapestry depicting the Tree of Life in between two pillars of dark and light. On the tapestry, there are images of pomegranates, which symbolize both fertility and duty. The palms could be seen as phallic. The solar cross balances this on her chest, which shows the equilibrium between masculinity and femininity.

For all these reasons, The High Priestess represents wisdom and the gossamer wall that separates us from our inner wisdom and strength. She is often drawn by those who need to be reminded of their inner knowing or those who have stopped listening to their intuition. Moreover, The High Priestess can herald impending change, solving mysteries, and growing into the person you’re meant to be. The High Priestess is a neutral card with hidden meanings that only you will ultimately know the answer to.

The High Priestess can mean that you’re on a spiritual journey or will begin on a path of being a spiritual seeker. Often this card asks us to pause and contemplate the next step forward before we carry on with our journey.