The High Priestess: An Esoteric Insight
The High Priestess card in the Thoth Tarot is associated with the Hebrew letter Gimel, symbolizing a Camel. This symbolism, detailed further in the card’s explanation, connects the card to the Moon, representing the universal feminine principle, akin to the relationship between the Yoni and the Lingam. In the context of the Tarot, the Moon’s symbolism is prevalent and versatile, spanning from the highest spiritual planes to the most mundane.
Atu II
In the sequence of the Major Arcana, the High Priestess marks the first connection between the Supernal Triad and the Hexad, bridging the highest spiritual aspects of the Father and the perfect manifestation of the Son. This path, centered on the middle pillar of the Tree of Life, embodies the purest and most exalted concept of the Moon, a stark contrast to the more terrestrial interpretations found in other cards like Atu XVIII.
The Veil
The High Priestess represents the most spiritual form of Isis, the eternal virgin, and the Greek goddess Artemis. She is adorned in a luminous veil of light, symbolizing the notion that light is not the ultimate manifestation of the Eternal Spirit, but rather a brilliant veil that conceals it. This concept parallels the teachings of Hindu mysticism, where the final barrier to enlightenment is the vision of formless light.
The Light
As the embodiment of light, the High Priestess represents truth concealed by the veil of light. She is the soul of this light, and her symbolic bow of Artemis, doubling as a musical instrument, signifies her role as an enchantress and huntress. From behind the Veil of Light, she personifies the menstruum of manifestation, Nuith, the potential for form. This initial feminine manifestation assumes a masculine counterpart by contemplating any geometric point, thereby becoming the goddess of fertility and the idea behind all forms.
Crossing the Desert
The Book of Lies offers a meditative perspective on this doctrine, especially in the chapter titled “Dust Devils,” which discusses the turbulence of the mind, the barrenness of thought, and the desert as a metaphor for the Abyss in which the universe exists. The imagery of travelers crossing the desert, leaving water to irrigate and eventually flower, aligns with the symbolism of the Camel at the bottom of the High Priestess card, representing nascent forms and the beginnings of life.
The Feminine Triune
The High Priestess card is entirely feminine and virginal, representing the pure potential of manifestation and attainment. The sequence of letters Gimel, Daleth, and He’ (Atu II, III, XVII) illustrate the feminine symbol in three forms, creating a Triune Goddess, followed by the corresponding masculine forms in the next sequence. This interplay of primordial essences is essential in understanding the deeper meanings of the Tarot trumps.
Conclusion
By contemplating these symbols and their connections, one gains insight into the esoteric wisdom embedded within the Thoth Tarot, enriching the journey of spiritual discovery and enlightenment.
Lascia un commento