The High Priestess

Properties of The High Priestess

Alternate Names: The Papess, The Female Pontiff

Keywords / Additional Meanings: Secrets, mystery, the future as yet unrevealed; the woman who interests the Querent, if male; the Querent herself, if female; silence, tenacity; mystery, wisdom, science. Reversed: Passion, moral or physical ardour, conceit, surface knowledge.

Description:
The High Priestess represents knowledge, truth, and an awareness of what lies beneath the surface.

Reversed Description:
The Priestess reversed represents uncontrolled sensuality, conceit and a willingness to accept the superficial.

Astrological / Elemental Correspondence: The Moon