The Meaning of the Card "The Priestess" in the Tarot

The meaning of the Tarot card "The Priestess"

The Priestess card in the Tarot symbolizes sexuality, mystery and general higher power. The basic symbols of this card are blue, white and black colors, pomegranates, an Isis moon crown, veil, solar cross, crescent moon and pillars. The "B" stands for Boaz: denial and severity. The "J" stands for Jachin: beginning and mercy. The scroll is inscribed with the word "Torah", which means the Jewish Torah or a Tarot anagram, with the last letter not seen.

The meaning of the card The Priestess upright

When the Priestess card is upright in a Tarot reading, the card symbolizes wisdom, knowledge, learning, intuition, purity, virtue, lack of patience and a teacher. It can also mean that you will need to learn things in order to make a decision. Also, you would be wise to pay more attention to the signs that come to you in dreams. Don't take them for granted.

The meaning of the card The Priestess reversed

When the Priestess card is reversed in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes ignorance, lack of understanding, selfishness and superficiality. You may be ignoring your natural intuition that you really should be paying attention to. You may be in dire need of human connection, and you may have spent some time ignoring these human desires.

The meaning of the card The Priestess in love

The Priestess card in a Tarot love reading is very sensual! If you're single, it could indicate that you're lusting after a seemingly unattainable woman. It could also mean that people are lusting after you! If you're in a relationship, it could mean that extremely sexy times are ahead!

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