The High Priestess card

The querent embarks on a challenging journey that requires them to gather all their inner strength to confront those parts of themselves they do not like, those they are ashamed of, the negative aspects that prevent them from being a whole person. With the help of the High Priestess, the querent discovers the secret mysteries of their soul and the universe. The querent is in the stage of seeking; they already know they want change, but they do not yet know its nature. The card appears because the querent needs to delve into those dark parts of their subconscious and recognize them. Without familiarity with these dark aspects, a person lives out their fears, insecurities, and anxieties. While the card is called the High Priestess in Waite’s deck, in Crowley’s deck it is called Isis, the Egyptian Moon Goddess, whose role is to illuminate the dark aspects of a person—those parts that the individual does not want to see out of fear of the unknown. A querent for whom this card appears must acknowledge that a new world awaits them; all they need to do is lift the veil of mystery over their soul and confront the challenging aspects of their life. It is important for them to remember that life is a cycle of renewal and decay. Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, the subconscious reflects the conscious. When the subconscious is purified in the process of lifting the veil, it becomes a clear mirror, reflecting the conscious desires in the querent’s life. The person is in a state where they are encouraged to acknowledge the non-rational, intuitive, and mysterious aspects of the soul. It is important that these aspects have a conscious place in the querent’s life. The High Priestess card represents a time to learn and become familiar with the subconscious. Once the uncertainty and mystery that fill the querent’s life disappear, their inner world will open up to them, and they will become a whole person. The card represents a state of not having an answer; the querent is not aware of all aspects of the question they asked and is in a state of uncertainty. Therefore, as a message, the card asks the querent to explore their fears and anxieties. Out of habit, the querent walks a path that seems safe to them. The card presents the need to follow the mystery of life; once the answers come from within the person, the answers will come from the cards. At this moment, every question asked hints at a secret in the querent’s life that they must uncover and confront.