The High Priestess
#02 · Major Arcana
Upright
Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind, mystery
Reversed
Secrets kept, disconnect from intuition, repressed feelings, hidden motives
Intuitionsacred knowledgedivine femininethe subconscious mindmystery
Tips
When upright, trust your inner voice and intuition.
When reversed, look deeper into situations and reconnect with your inner wisdom.
Symbolism
The crescent moon at her feet represents her connection to divine feminine energy. The pillars, one black and one white, represent duality. The pomegranates symbolize fertility and abundance.
History
Originally called La Papesse, this card was historically linked to Pope Joan, a legendary female pope. The card represents hidden wisdom and esoteric knowledge.