From the Tarot of the Master, the High Priestess; from the Geomancy Cards, "Fortuna Major:"
How interesting to see La Papessa show up with Fortuna Major after having drawn the Hierophant and Fortuna Minor yesterday. The book of the High Priestess and her keyword "knowledge" make me think of the practice of
Lectio Divina (divine reading) that includes reading following by reflection and contemplation. Resting with what one has learned and letting it settle and take root seems quite appropriate for her. Instead of analyzing and debating, intuition and insight take over once given the quiet space to do so. The wisdom I find in this still place will create an inner strength; it provides the stability found in Fortuna Major that doesn't rely on external events. I don't have to actively seek it, I only need to pay attention and accept it. It's going to be an inside job.
Albert Einstein called the intuitive or metaphoric mind a sacred gift. He added that the rational mind was a faithful servant. It is paradoxical that in the context of modern life we have begun to worship the servant and defile the divine. ~ Bob Samples
Another lovely pairing. And I like how you've drawn the lectio divina inference here in La Papessa. That gives renewed energy to the relationship between the HP and her book/scroll. Julian of Norwich's 'Revelations of Divine Love' comes to mind upon seeing this pair of cards.
ReplyDeleteIt made me think how we humans love to accumulate data and knowledge, but fail to seek wisdom, which adds the components of selflessness and compassion. :)
DeleteHP is showing us her book? Is that seen anywhere else? I know I shouldn't but I often think of her as the kid with the only ball, just sitting on it.
ReplyDeleteI think the "book showing" is normal in the older Marseilles or Italian style decks. :)
DeleteWhat a "coincidence" these two cards after yesterday's post. For me it feels like we shouldn't favor the major over the minor Fortuna just as both the Hierofant and La Papessa have us something valuable to teach. It is so easy to prefer La Papessa over the Hierophant
ReplyDeleteI agree; it's a balance of activity with receptivity, knowledge with intuition, and inner strength with outer opportunities.:)
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