Gazing silently into the heart’s abyss, guarding wisdom in silence
The two hands and the central circle form the symbol of the Triple Moon Goddess. Within the central circle, there are two more of these symbols, and the triple repetition echoes the triune nature of the Goddess.
This symbol is emphasized for two reasons: first, because the original Rider-Waite High Priestess wears this shape as a headpiece; second, because the High Priestess corresponds to the Moon, and the Triple Goddess is a lunar deity.
The hands of the High Priestess emerge from an open book, symbolizing the wisdom she possesses. The black and white books correspond to the black and white pillars in the original image, representing the balance she maintains between dualities.
Does the reflection above her head suggest that the High Priestess is currently beneath the water’s surface?
Ruling Planet:: Moon (Emotion, subconscious, sense of security, and instinctive responses—the core vessel of one’s inner world)
Meaning: Stillness, rationality, silence, sensitivity, insight, calmness, intuition, conservative neutrality, virgin archetype, subconscious, wisdom, secrets, mystery, meditation, inner truth, aloofness, untouched by worldly matters, enjoys thinking, enjoys spiritual connection, deep understanding, empathetic, independent, skilled in communication, low material desire, strong will, preference for quiet activities, deep empathy
Meaning: Action, carelessness, restlessness, easily anxious, nervousness, impulsiveness, breakdown due to mental repression, lack of rational thinking, secrets revealed, loss of inspiration, withdrawal, ignoring intuition, poor judgment, confusion, stubbornness, lack of understanding, self-isolation, emotional distance, exhaustion from noisy environments
