The Tarot High Priestess in the Marseille and Waite Smith Tarot Decks

7 Facets of the Tarot High Priestess

Today we are moving into some serious Yin territory with the Tarot High Priestess. 1. The Tarot High Priestess aka ‘La Papesse’ (The Popess) is believed to have been modelled on the legend of pope Joan. The story about her reign begins in 1099 AD. However, the first written account which gives her a mention, Chronica Universalis Mettensis, only dates back to the early 13th century. It is now universally agreed that Pope Joan is a fictional character… though little voice in my …

Golden Dawn Astrological Correspondences for the Tarot Major Arcana

These are the Major Arcana Astrological correspondences I use in my Tarot readings and Tarot Healing work:   Tarot Card             Planet / Element The Fool Uranus / Air The Magician Mercury The High Priestess The Moon The Empress Venus The Emperor Aries The Hierophant Taurus The Lovers Gemini The Chariot Cancer Strength Leo The Hermit Virgo The Wheel of Fortune Jupiter Justice Libra The Hanged man Neptune / Water Death Scorpio Temperance Sagittarius The …