Major Arcana Tarot The Priestess 2 (Nun)

Description: The nun sits near two columns — a black one on the right and a white one on the left, behind her are ripe pomegranates. A woman holds a scroll in her hands.

Main values of the card in upright position:

1. female sensual beginning;
2. harmony, balance of opposite beginnings;
3. openness of soul, patience;
4. archetype of the feminine, with beauty and danger;
5. mutual understanding, deep affection, care;
6. openness, readiness for a new meeting;
7. spiritual powers;
8. secrets, secret affairs;
9. moral principles;
10. subconscious;
11. female priest;
12. lesbian sexuality;
13. the power of silence;
14. women's issues;
15. life without men;
16. innocence;
17. move downstream;
18. continuation of education.

The main meanings of the map in an inverted position:

1. indulging your desires;
2. surface;
3. arrogance;
4. there are no secrets and subtleties in your world;
5. prejudice;
6. alienation;
7. hysterical attacks;
8. repressed feelings;
9. secret enemies;
10. mysteries revealed;
11. loss of virginity;
12. insufficient attention to true needs and feelings;
13. sudden negative change;
14. whore.

The Priestess, sometimes the High Priestess, aka the Pope. In the Egyptian Tarot — Sanctuary Gate. Astrological compatibility: Moon.

Only a priestess, who has nothing to do with the legend of the girl Joanna, who, dressed as a boy, entered a Catholic monastery, where she became a monk, then she was ordained a bishop, then a cardinal, and then elected a pope. The fact that the Pope gained weight did not surprise anyone (he eats well), and only when he gave birth to a child in the corridor of the Lateran Palace, everyone learned that it was a woman. But this is just a legend.

The priestess sits on a throne between two columns, one of which is black, the other white; sometimes the Hebrew letters «Yod» and «Beit» are placed on the columns, which mean Jachin and Boaz, the Sun and the Moon. With these letters, King Solomon ordered to decorate two columns in his temple built in Jerusalem. Hence the name: «Sanctuary Gate». These letters symbolize the union of opposites — day and night, man and woman, life and death.

Until the 16th century, when the figure on this map was decorated with a papal tiara, it was considered the personification of one of the four most important virtues — Prudence.

The Priestess has a scroll in her hand, the Book of Knowledge. Medieval soothsayers associated this card with «gnosis» — knowledge of the truth. She personifies the spiritual beginning, but its hidden part, the subconscious. The map also depicts a lunar crescent, on the curtain behind the throne of the Priestess — ripe pomegranate fruits, a symbol of the female sensual beginning. Water splashes below. The moon and water are the opposite of fire and the sun, a symbol of the male beginning, which represents the Magi.

The priestess is the first «non-self» that the Jester meets on his way. In order to understand another, a person must first find in himself what connects him with him; therefore, the card of the Priestess also means harmony, balance of opposite beginnings.

Other names of the arcana: High Priestess, Gate of Holiness, Priestess of the Silver Star.

TAROT MEANING: You are able to use the power of your intuition to receive higher spiritual inspiration. In addition, you may find yourself confronting your memories, some unpleasant events or conflict situations that took place in the past.

INVERTED CARD MEANING: This card indicates a tendency to indulge one's desires, superficiality and arrogance. You have little intuitive understanding, only an appreciation of the external forces at work in everyday life. There are no secrets or subtleties in your world at this point.

LESSON FOR SELF-DEVELOPMENT: You open yourself to your intuitive potential and listen to higher spiritual advice. Be calm and unruffled and trust your inner voice.

WORK AND CAREER: The priestess means that either our occupation in one way or another relates to the sphere of her influence, that is, to a fairly wide range of healing or esoteric activities; or we treat our work in the spirit of the principles of the Priestess: we approach any task with an open mind, with patience, we are always ready to hear and accept new things, we make decisions obeying not only logic, but primarily intuition. If this attitude to work is achieved and consciously maintained by us, we have a wonderful feeling that we are being guided from the mountain. However, it should not, as they say, go beyond the shores, so that we do not look capricious, and even dangerous, in the eyes of others.
CONSCIOUSNESS: This card means a period when we should pay maximum attention to our subconscious, those images, dreams and fantasies that arise in the very depths of the soul, in order to lift the veil under which the Priestess hides her knowledge — that the «Ancient Truth» itself, which people have to rediscover every time. Our dualistic minds deny us this journey, no longer allowing us to distinguish between good and evil. The «Wisdom of Lon» hides the secret of the polarity inherent in everything, which makes us look with admiration and horror at the same time at the image of the white and black Isis, because we never know whether evil or good is before us, whether healing or destruction awaits us. This archetype of the female beginning, with all its beauty and danger, is described in many authors.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Here the Priestess shows herself mainly on the bright side. It personifies mutual understanding, deep affection, closeness and kinship of souls, sensitivity, caring towards each other, and last but not least — the confidence that we are united with our partner by an invisible but strong thread. If this card falls during the period when we are left alone, it means that this way of life is necessary for us now, it gives us pleasure. Or it means that we are waiting, in a state of openness and readiness for a new meeting, listening to our inner voice and not forcing ourselves to do anything or not letting others force us.

Names in other languages: La Science, La Papesse, The Popess, Die Wissenschaft.

Astrological compatibility: Cancer and the Moon. Venus in Taurus as a symbol of fertility and growth.

Kabbalistic meaning of arcana: thought, science, intuition.

Occult meaning of arcana: spiritual mother.

Physical meaning of arcana: lips.

Places: a place suitable for science and meditation; forest; free space, untouched by civilization.

In the upright position

Key words and phrases: The chaste daughter archetype. Interior light control. Inner space. Spiritual forces. Secrets. Secret relationship. Love without sex. Spiritual enlightenment. Psychological enlightenment. Inner glow. Moral principles. Inner contemplation. Knowledge of feelings. The ability to trust your inner voice. Subconscious. Hidden problems. Early memories. Circumstances in the past. Prophetic dreams. Secret influence. Esoteric knowledge. Occult wisdom. Help. Advice. Deep penetration. Invisible aspects of the universe. Woman priest. Reflections. Meditation. Understanding higher truths. Movement downstream. Unsolved secrets. Unknown. Anima. Sexuality that is just beginning to wake up. A woman's secret. Lesbian sexuality. Access to hidden knowledge. Teaching. There is strength in silence. Revealing the secret. Divine mother. Hidden talents. Guide to the hidden truth. Physical charm. Assimilation. Women's problems. Life without men. Virginity. Low libido. Celibacy. Movement downstream.

Situation and Advice: Something is going on behind the scenes. Hidden knowledge must be brought out into the world of God. The High Priestess indicates that you need to pay attention to your feelings and listen to your inner voice. In order to clarify some points in the current situation, you should turn to your subconscious for help. Now is the time to reflect, meditate, pray and focus on your inner world. Trust your feelings. Your dreams and intuition can give you the best advice. Past events and early memories greatly influence this situation. Perhaps you have an increased interest in the occult, mysticism, divination, psychology, psychoanalysis, or other areas related to the unknown. At the same time, your interest in sex is very low.

A woman endowed with good intuition or unusual abilities can help you. Perhaps someone who understands the secret movements of the human soul or is familiar with the background of this situation will help you. It is possible that the secret or hidden sides of the situation will be revealed to you. The High Priestess appears when you should pay attention to your hidden talents or potential, better use your strengths to get a chance to succeed. Sometimes the High Priestess indicates continuing education.

If the High Priestess falls as a final card (in the Final Result position), she portends secret favorable changes.

People: Daughter. Sister. Vestal A lonely woman. Pious people. Someone who wants love without sex. People endowed with unusual abilities. Psychologists. Counselors People who have good intuition. Adepts Idealized lovers. Sensitive people. People we intuitively trust. Those who keep some secret. Researchers. Initiators. Those who understand what lies behind the outer shell of events. Fairytale fairy godmother. A woman who secretly shows interest in a man who asks.

Inverted position

Key words and phrases: Improper use of intuition. Prejudice or superstition. Inner emptiness. Manipulation. Insufficient control of emotions. Alienation. Too little time to think. Ignoring dreams and intuition. Hysterical attacks. Depressed feelings. Secret enemies. Reluctance to listen to your suspicions. Inability to use innate talents. Distrust of your inner voice. Unwillingness to listen to what the heart says. Emotional callousness or increased sensitivity. Revealed secrets. There is nothing to hide. Superficiality. Inability to predict the situation. Loss of virginity. A life position that involves observation rather than active participation. Excessive attention to external values. Giving increased importance to analysis and rational thinking. Increased interest in sex. Everything is obvious: black and white. I have a bad feeling, but I'm going to do it anyway. I only bet on winning numbers. A passion that has nothing to do with feelings.

Situation and Advice: The High Priestess upside down indicates that you are not paying enough attention to your true needs and feelings. You are too prudent and rational in your approach to solving a problem, or your actions may be dictated by prejudices and superstitions. Perhaps someone close to you is emotionally unstable and prone to tantrums. You may be so busy with external responsibilities that you have no time for yourself. The subconscious is trying to tell you something, but you don't want to listen to it. You do not pay attention to your feelings or to what is hidden behind external actions. Your decision may be influenced by some unknown information, so before making a decision, try to gather all possible facts. Perhaps you have heightened emotional sensitivity or are dealing with an emotionally developed person. Your overwhelming sexual desires can prevent you from drawing the right conclusions. Don't say yes when you want to say no. The card can indicate a sudden negative change, and according to the corresponding Arcana — a secret power or magical influence.

Humans: Manipulators. Secret enemies, especially women. Cruel women. Emotionally disturbed people. Empty or superficial people. The mentally ill. People who destroy themselves. People who lead a messy lifestyle.

Contents of the Priestess card

Do not look for explanations or justifications for the decisions you make. Listen to your feelings and inner voice: they will not deceive you. You have great inner strength and could heal the sick if you wanted to. Do not give too much of this power to small everyday concerns: appreciate every minute you can devote to yourself to listen to your inner voice. Be worthy of yourself. But do not reduce yourself to the throne in your own eyes! Take care of the clarity of feelings and thoughts, but do not show excessive coldness in relation to others.

In practical divination, this is the highest hypostasis of the Moon, that is, intuition, empathy, working with subtle plans. In everyday life — the harmony of the inner and outer, spiritual and physical, the feminine principle in all its fullness — as a statement of fact or as advice on what to strive for. In some cases — an indication of possible pregnancy and birth of a child. Sometimes — just an indication of some female person (wife, mother, daughter).

In an inverted form — an indication of a lack of intuition or, perhaps, advice to use not intuition, but logic. For women — female diseases or complications during childbirth, for men — problems in relations with women.

For businessmen, the advice is to act through a woman or resort to the help of non-traditional specialists (fortune tellers, astrologers, psychics).

The Nun (Priestess) Tarot Card knows the way and is ready to guide you if you choose to go. You yourself are also able to lead others on the right path. But the Nun (Priestess) must be careful. You should not worry about the happiness of others and neglect your own opportunities.

If you choose the true path of spiritual growth, then the Tarot Nun (Priestess) is your second step, she understands how the world works and what moves things. And she uses her understanding to nurture, teach, and protect.

This tarot card represents the ability to understand and interpret the word of God—the understanding of the highest law and the best application of our intellectual faculties.

Being the personification of the divine law, the Priestess of the Tarot is the embodiment of it or that aspect of it that is accessible to the understanding of mortals. She is the female creative force, the mother of wisdom, the female aspect of God. It teaches that the knowledge you seek is within you, in your subconscious. To achieve it, you need to bypass your consciousness, not listen to the temptation of your sensual and vain nature.

Note, however, that while the goals of the Priestess may be considered more valuable (and less selfish) than those of the Mage, the seeker of knowledge need not stop there. The Tarot Priestess is a creation who spends her energy on nurturing and teaching others. This is what limits her ability to grow spiritually.

Type of person in direct position: woman who teaches to live; female caregiver or therapist; a person who penetrated the secrets of life; «knowing» woman.

Type of person in an inverted position: stupid woman; a person who uses black magic for selfish interests; prostitute; sales person

Psychological significance of the Priestess arcana: try to discover the hidden factors that influence your life, look into your soul and check whether such qualities are alien to you , as sensitivity, tenderness. You are a person who can unconsciously have a strong influence on others, remember to be responsible for this. Do not forget about intuition, develop it, it will help you not to look for explanations for the decisions you will make. Trust your inner voice, and it will not deceive you. You carry a huge inner strength, thanks to which you can help others if you want to. In any case, don't waste it on everyday trifles, appreciate every minute that you can devote to yourself or others. Be worthy of your purpose, but do not put yourself on a pedestal. Try to preserve the sincerity of your feelings and thoughts, avoid coldness in relationships with people.

The priestess represents our unconscious forces — intuition, premonition, often incomprehensible, but quite firm confidence in something. This is the key to that mysterious truth that eludes the logical mind. She knows that the truth that we can express in words is never eternal. Her bright side is an expression of patience, understanding, leniency, kindness and the ability to forgive, using the powers of the subconscious for the good of people — for help, healing, clairvoyance. Her shadow side, on the other hand, corresponds to the archetype of the «dark sister», who uses her psychic powers to tempt others, lure them into traps, or otherwise harm them in some way. In Tarot, however, its bright, good side most often stands out. She is considered one of the three «guardian angels» because, according to Christian mythology, the Holy Virgin can make a person invulnerable.

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