THE HIGH PRIESTESS

Basic Tarot Card Symbols

Blue, white and black colors, pomegranates, the moon crown of Isis, veil, solar cross, crescent moon. Black & white lotus, pillars (B stands for Boaz, signifying negation, J stands for Jachin, meaning beginning). Scroll with the word Tora on it (either the Jewish Torah or an anagram of Tarot, where the final letter is left unseen).

Basic Tarot Reading Story

Continuing his journey, the Fool comes upon a beautiful and mysterious veiled lady enthroned between two pillars and illuminated by the moon. She is the opposite of the Magician, quiet where he was loquacious, still where he was in motion, sitting while he stood, shrouded in the night where he was out in the bright of day. She is the High Priestess Tarot Card and she astonishes the Fool by knowing everything about him. “Since you know me so well, perhaps you can help me,” says the Fool, laying out his sword, chalice, staff and pentacle. “The Magician showed me these tools, but now I’m in a quandary. There’s so many things I could do with them. I can’t decide.” In answer, the High Priestess hands over to him a pair of ancient scrolls. “These will teach you how to decide.” Seating himself at her feet, the Fool reads by the light of her crescent moon. Finally, the Fool knows enough that he can now decide what he wants, where he will go, and what he will do. Though he suspects that the High Priestess has even more secrets she could teach him–like what lies behind the pomegranate curtain–he is focused and ready to be on his way. Thanking the High Priestess, he heads off. But as he leaves he hears her whisper, quiet as the waters which bubble up from beneath her throne, “We’ll meet again…when you’re ready to travel the most secret path of all.”

Basic Tarot Reading Meaning

The High Priestess is the card of knowledge, instinctual, supernatural, secret knowledge. She holds scrolls of arcane information that she might, or might not reveal to you. The moon crown on her head as well as the crescent by her foot indicates her willingness to illuminate what you otherwise might not see, reveal the secrets you need to know in order to make a decision about a problem or a job, an investment, love, career, family, etc.

And, finally, there is, behind her throne, the curtain that leads to the deepest, most esoteric and secret knowledge; the pomegranates that decorate it remind us of Persephone, who was taken down into the land of the dead, ate its fruit, and became the only goddess allowed to travel to and from that strange land. This indicates that when you get the High Priestess, you’re going to be learning some very odd things. Very odd.

Thirteen’s Observations

If there is a card that symbolizes the tarot reader it is the High Priestess. A woman (or man!) of psychic powers, intuition and secret knowledge. Where the Magician is about revealing, the High Priestess is about keeping things hidden behind the curtain. Things you know, but don’t tell.

If the reader feels the High Priestess stands for the Querent, then this is a time of solitary investigation and the passing on of secret knowledge. The Querent might find themselves spending time in old libraries, reading through dusty documents and letters, or studying old religious texts. Things kept secret will be revealed to them. Likewise, these secrets might come to them psychically by way of visions or powerful instincts. Insights may be found in crystal balls, tea leaves, dreams or conversations with spirits.

Standing for someone other than the Querent, the High Priestess is usually read as a spiritual woman, a nun or astrologer, a teacher of archaic knowledge, or just a reclusive relative who knows many family secrets. She is a repository of obscure knowledge, a walking library with uncanny instincts and insights. She may, as well, come across as cold, unpredictable, even scary.

As a card, the High Priestess is about knowledge. “I’ve a new idea,” says the querent–thanks to the Magician. Maybe they’ve realized they want to be an painter or run for office or open their own business. But how do they decide what they want to paint? How do they decide which public office to run for? How do they find out where to start their new business? Knowledge – insider knowledge from some old expert being the best. The more secrets the querent knows, the easier it is to know what to do with the idea. This is the job of the High Priestess, to offer secret knowledge, like the moon on a dark night, so that the querent can find their path. She sits between the pillars of dark and light, existance and negation, wax and wane. All secret knowledge is hers.

KAUNAZ As with Raido, no immediate and clear interpretation emerges for this rune. Meanings which have been given include torch, light, boil, abscess and ulcer.

ASRP reads ‘torch’, known to all living by its pale, bright flame, and adding that it always burns where princes sit within. This could read just as easily if the meaning were fever, and the less equivocal renderings of IRP and NRP agree that the rune’s most likely interpretation is an association with some form of discomfort or disease. Both these texts take ulcer as the most probable meaning, and IRP’s ‘disease fatal to children, and painful spot, and abode of mortification’ can leave us in little doubt, as does its Latin gloss of flagella. NRP provides a direct parallel with ASRP by stating that this rune ‘makes a man pale’. 

Other possible interpretations include an association with cremation, as well as a correspondence with kano, skiff, the sacred vehicle of the cult of Nerthus. Some form of burning pain or fever, however, still seems the most likely interpretation. 

The rune is pronounced exactly as in modern English.

Black magic, since times of yore has long been misunderstood by both the non-magic folk and the traditionalist magicians. Black magic practitioners, by and large have been shunned even within the magic community for unethical practices for mostly superficial reasons. The basic argument by many about the difference between black magic and white magic is that black magic goes against the laws of nature by manipulating and changing the energies around someone forcefully (lets say for example on a particular target for a lust or love spell on a particular target).

On the other hand making general magic work on making oneself more attractive is thought of as white magic since you are just advancing yourself. Forceful influencing is thus frowned upon and thought of as black magic. This is a flawed reasoning on the concept of Black magic since one way or another forceful influencing is going on in all aspects of our life. Using a Hugo Boss cologne to smell more attractive generally can also be viewed as forceful influencing as there is bound to be someone who is really into that cologne. Using hypnotic and NLP(Neuro Linguistic Programming) to influence buyers when making sales would then also be black magic since you are forcefully influencing the mind to be more agreeable to your point of view.

What it basically is, is that black magic is mostly opposed by folk who more often then not, are practitioners of the Solar cult side of magic; that is either those who use the name of the Christian God Jehovah and the Angelic entities within the system or those who use The Magic of the Sun God of ancient Egyptian magic. These entities are “solar powered” beings in a sense and derive their powers from the light(does not necessarily mean Good) and therefore opposers of Black magic, their polar opposites. Also of issue is that the train of thought in white magic practitioners in that since Solar beings mean good then Black magic being the opposite must be bad. They fail to realize that both are different sides of the SAME coin, one cannot exist without the order just like all other aspects in the universe(i.e Night and Day, Yin and Yang, Male and Female).

Black magic on the other hand derives its power from the Moon. That is the reason lust and love spells work the greatest when they are implemented during a Waxing or Full moon. Also the Sumerian/Babylonian entities and the Goetic beings are powered by Black magic, meaning the moon. You might ask , well doesn’t the moon get its power from the Sun too, so would that mean black magic and white magic are the same? Yes you are right. They are both the same and yet also different. Solar magic works in a way like a bomb in that it affects everything around it generally but no particular target. That is why white magic is best used for general purpose reasons like General attraction. Black magic or lunar magic as it is known by some is like using a futuristic laser weapon in that it focuses the intense power of the sun and directs it for a specific purpose, be it a love spell a lust spell or a custom spell for a specific purpose.

In ending I would like to reiterate the point that black magic is not evil and if you consider it evil then buying flowers to get someone to like you is also an unpardonable sin. Black and white, to the enlightened mind is one and the same.

MAGICIAN

Basic Card Symbols

Red & White coloring, the lemniscate (infinity symbol), a small wand, a table displaying a chalice, a pentacle, a staff (wand) and a sword.

Basic Tarot Story

Traveling on his way, the Fool first encounters a Magician. Skillful, self-confident, a powerful magus with the infinite as a halo floating above his head, the Magician mesmerizes the Fool. When asked, the Fool gives over his bundled pack and stick to the Magician. Raising his wand to heaven, pointing his finger to Earth, the Magician calls on all powers; magically, the cloth of the pack unfolds upon the table, revealing its contents. And to the Fool’s eyes it is as if the Magician has created the future with a word. All the possibilities are laid out, all the directions he can take. The cool, airy Sword of intellect and communication, the fiery Wand of spirituality and ambition, the overflowing Chalice of Love and emotions, the solid Pentacle of work, possessions and body. With these tools, the Fool can create anything, make anything of his life. But here’s the question, did the Magician create the tools, or were they already in the pack? Only the Magician knows – and on this mystery, our eloquent mage refuses to say a word.

Basic Tarot Meaning

At #1, the Magician is the male power of creation, creation by willpower and desire. In that ancient sense, it is the ability to make things just-so by speaking them aloud (“And God said ‘Let there be Light!’ and there was Light”). Reflecting this is the fact that the Magician is represented by Mercury. He represents the gift of tongues, a smooth talker, a salesman. Also clever with the slight of hand (Mercury *was* the god of thieves!) and a medicine man – either a real doctor or someone trying to sell you snake oil. The 4 suits laid out before him remind us of the 4 aces, which in the Tarot symbolize the raw, undeveloped, undirected power of each suit. When the Magician appears, he reveals these to you. The reader might well interpret this card as telling the querent that they will be given a vision, an idea, a magical, mental image of whatever it is they most want: the solution to a problem, an ambitious career, a love life, a job.

Thirteen’s Observations

If any card in the Tarot is the Tarot, it is the Magician. He’s one of the most recognizable cards, always a favorite. He’s also the only card in the major arcana that refers to the minors with the “trumps” displayed upon his table. If the reader believes the Magician stands for the Querent, then the Querent either is, or is currently finding himself eloquent and charismatic at this time. Both verbally and in writing, he is clever, witty, inventive and persuasive. People listen and agree with him. He also has an interest in science. He might be, in fact, a doctor or scientist or inventor.

Standing for someone other than the querent, the Magician could be a skillful doctor, scientist, inventor lecturer, salesman, or con-man. It’s important to remember that the Magician can as easily be clever as skilful, a trickster as well as a magician. This is someone with a magnetic personality, someone who can convince people of almost anything. For better or worse, his words are magic.

Most importantly, the Magician card stands for the “reveal” – as in a magic trick. The handkerchief is draped over an empty box, the Magician waves his wand, *presto!*–now there is a dove in the box. The Magician card does the same for the Querent–only what it reveals is not birds or rabbits but NEW ideas. Emphasis on NEW. When the Magician card appears, the Querent is likely to say: “Now there’s an idea! Why didn’t I think of that before?” Truth is, the Querent had that idea in his head all along. The Magician merely revealed it to him. But what will the Querent do with this idea? That’s a question for the next card….

Leo 2009 Horoscope
(July 23 to August 22)

Leo 2009 horoscopes offer a detailed yearly horoscope for the Leo sun sign. Find out what’s in store for the New Year 2009 with a close look at career, marriage, love life, studies, relationship in the Leo world.

Leo Characteristics

Leo or the Lion is known as the king of the jungle. Having a sense of royalty about them, they are one of the strongest zodiac signs. But Leos are not just ferocious but are also magnificent people as well. Leo people like to work on grounds where they are always center of attraction, giving them the spotlight attention. And when we talk about pride, then there is no comparison of the Leo. By nature Leo sun sign is filled with a warm spirit and always keen for action and likes to be appreciated for what they bring to any situation. But once they are rejected in love, the Leos withdraw themselves completely and we meet a person who is cold, indifferent and totally cut off from everything. Leo people are quite straightforward but don’t mind flair of drama. Every often the Leos are seen in theatres or enjoying performing arts. They really understand the significance of a good presentation. As they swiftly move through life, they always remember to appreciate the feelings of the people around them. But then they sometimes even forget these basic things and land up hurting someone close, though unintentionally. But the impact they have on others is very useful for others.

General 2009 Leo Prediction

The New Year 2009 is going to very promising for the Leo people. As the New Year starts off, the Leo will experience growth in their professional world, taking them to new heights. The occasions will be favorable all around giving you the right opportunity for growth and enhancement. On the health line also things are going to get much more healthier, giving you an overall boost. But watch out, you can easily gain weight. Whatever restrictions were holding you back in 2008 will slowly fade away, making you feel free and light.

Also the New Year 2009 predictions for Leo sees the end to all financial problems, giving you the opportunity to pay more attention to income as well as expenses. But then how can the year 2009 be complete without some unexpected and sudden turn of events? As Uranus sits in the eight house of Leo representing material resources, there can be sudden changes in your business sphere. As the partners are concerned whether business or personal they are still going to idealize you in every imaginable way. The focus for the year 2009 will be primarily on career giving you opportunity for growth.

Love and Romance

The Leo love life can be a bit confusing in the New Year 2009. The Leo never settles for less when it comes to love and romance and surely sex. But in the year 2009 the Leo needs to face the reality and accept that there is a possibility that you are only seeing what you want to see in your romantic world. The Leo sex life still will be hot and sizzling but there is going to be sudden turns and twists with a chance of some deception on the way. The Leo is going to feel a bit confused after the solar eclipse on 6th February 2009. After this period starts a strong period of a powerful relationship with your partner. There can be one small drawback and that depends on your ability to trust your partner. The eclipse will either bring the both of you closer or drag you apart. By August 2009 the Leo will take on a major change in their complete personality and will find themselves with many personal new beginnings between the period between the solar eclipse in your sign on the 1st and then the Lunar eclipse on the 16th. During this period you will know for sure whether you are still going strong with your partner or it is a passing phase. If you want to tap into your reservoir of romance and intimacy in 2009 then make sure that each part of you both body and soul are participating completely but the decision should only rest with your brain.

Career and Finance

The Leo will see lot of changes in their business world in the year 2009. With Saturn’s presence in the house of income there will be some financial drawbacks. Though the Leo will benefit from the work they have done the results will reflect after some delay. But at the same time Leo also needs to be more responsible in 2009 regarding how they spend their money and where. On the career front the Leo may face some problems with their senior officials. But with your strong Leo personality it is very difficult to boss you around and these work situations can be difficult to handle. May be this is one of the reasons why you have been thinking hard of starting a business. But the Leo house of business is deserted in 2009 so though you will have all the freedom to work the way you like, there is hardly any luck favoring you. With Uranus in the house of changes throughout 2009 you may think of working on your priorities regarding money and business.

Cancer 2009 Horoscope
(June 22 to July 22)

TheCancer 2009 horoscopes take a look at the yearly prediction for the Cancer zodiac sign. Find out how the life of the Cancers is going to turn out in the New Year 2009. we take a close look at marriage, romance, job, finance and much more for the Cancer in the free 2009 horoscopes.

Cancer Personality

To understand Cancer characteristics it can be said that they are like coconuts, hard from exterior and soft from within. The Cancers or the crabs live between the ocean zones and see changes on an every day basis. Just like the high tide and the low tides, change is the part of their lives. Due to these changing hues of life they develop a hard outer shell that protects them from nearly everything. But the Cancer zodiac sign have sensitive people and their hard exterior protects their vulnerable emotions. But on the other hand we know the Crab to have pinching claws as well. The Cancer zodiac sign people hold on to the emotions of the past real strong and don’t forget things that easily. One major characteristic of the Cancer is that they are very loyal and if things don’t work out they face a difficult time letting go. The Cancer love is soft and protective and once you are with a Cancer you feel completely protected and secure. They are going to nurture their partner and love them endlessly. The Cancers have a defensive characteristic and when they plan to attack it is very difficult to escape from it. They give a lot of priority to stability and family relationships. They build a secure world around themselves not just for themselves but for the people around them as well.

General 2009 Cancer Prediction

It is going to be a good year for the Cancer people. Jupiter is in the seventh house for the Cancer zodiac sign symbolizing success and accomplishments in every sphere of their life. This time there are going to be great opportunities to move towards new partnerships whether in business or in love. If the Cancer is already in a relationship then this New Year 2009 will see it taking a higher step and becoming more official.

Also in the year 2009 the Cancer will find itself in a more disciplined routine. At times you may feel that your freedom is limited but then it is going to phase out with time. A close relative will need your financial and mental support. If you are one of the Cancers who is fond of surprises then 2009 offers lot of travel surprises for you. So keep your suitcases ready at all times, as you just might need to catch that flight in the nick of time. As far as the events of 2009 are concerned for Cancers then we can say that just like the year 2008 there would be some strange events with a mystic and spiritual note to it. There can also be some financial problems related to your partner. The partnerships of your life both business and personal will take important change in the year 2009. the yearly prediction shows that these changes will give a new way to the Cancer life and improve their world for the better.

Love and Romance

The romantic world of Cancer will go through many phases of change in the New Year 2009. The Cancers who are already in a relationship may find power struggles slowly crawling in their love life. Your partner is going to demand more involvement from your side in terms of commitment and sexual involvement. It is best to be prepared to meet such demands or things may take an ugly turn and blow out of proportion for the complete year. Jupiter the planet of growth is the 7th house of relationships for the complete 2009. So there is going to be expansion in all the aspects of your love life right from the best to the worst. But then there is Pluto the planet of transformations making 2009 a major period for significant changes in your relationships. The sexual limitations that you felt in 2008 are also completely going to disappear in 2009. The solar eclipse on 6th February 2009 and the Lunar eclipse on 16th August 2009 will be very important periods in 2009 where the Cancer will completely lose itself to pleasure and delight. But try not to get totally involved in sex and love since Neptune is moving in your 8th house of intimacy and making things totally confusing during this period.

Career and Finance

The Cancer will have all types of financial surprises in the year 2009. There would be sudden income but this will not come from a job or a business venture. But just on the contrary this bonus income would come as a kind of unexpected earning or some kind of inheritance as Neptune is placed in the house of inheritance all through the year. In case the Cancer wins a lottery then it has to be careful on how they spend that money. Even chance earnings have a reason behind them so we need to keep a close watch on what we do with the money we earned. So whether you want to do charity or buy whatever you like or just waste away, 2009 gives you an opportunity to make the best use of your finances.