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Major Arcana II : The High Priestess
Every Tarot deck has its own images and symbolism which must then be filtered through the psyche of the reader and the context of the question. However for the benefit of beginners, below are some possible interpretations and meanings of The Chariot as a starting point for your own personal exploration of the Tarot.
Reading The Card
The High Priestess is a card of intuition, instinct and hidden knowledge. She encompasses the word "esoteric".The High Priestess does not seek to dissect. Instead she relies on synthesis, on the bringing together of opposites. She is duality in a singularity.
An emotional singularity which can suck you in and from which you may never escape.
She knows all your secrets, you can hide nothing from her. Yet you will never know the secrets she herself protects.
If well aspected in a Tarot spread, this card can indicate the use of intuition to solve problems; trust to your instincts. If badly aspected, it can mean suppression and ignoring of such instincts - following your head at the expense of your heart.
The High Priestess understands the Mona Lisa's smile.
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