Kaans Tarot Reading
The High Priestess
The High Priestess sits on a cubic stone between the two pillars at Solomon’s Temple, Jachin, and Boaz. Jachin (right) is generally referred to as the Pillar of Establishment and Boaz (left) is the Pillar of Strength. The pillars also depict the duality of nature; masculine and feminine, good and evil, negative and positive. The High Priestess's location between the two suggests that it is her responsibility to serve as a mediator between the depths of the reality. She is the third pillar - the path between. She believes that both pillars are equal and there is knowledge to be learned in both worlds. You will also notice that she wears the crown of Isis, which can mean that she is a believer of magic. The high priestess wearing of the solar cross denotes that she is connected to the season of the earth and the earth itself. The crescent moon at her feet is seen also in many depictions of the Virgin Mary, and means that she has a complete grasp over her emotion. Pomegranates refer to the ambition of the priestess.
The meaning of the High Priestess is related with inner knowledge. Her appearance in a reading can signify that it is time for you to listen to your intuition rather than prioritizing your intellect and conscious mind. When the High Priestess shows up, it can depict an archetype known as the divine feminine - the mysterious female that understands and holds the answers to the deep unknowns; religion, self, nature. She represents someone that is intuitive, and beginning to open to her or his spirituality. The card itself shows a night-time scene, meaning that the world in which she protects and guards is one that may at first seem frightening, but has the potential to lead us into the growth of the self. When she appears in a reading, she is calling to you to listen to her message, and follow her into your own depths. There is searching within yourself to be done for the answers that you seek. The answers to the questions you have are within, not without.
The Hermit
The Hermit depicts an old man standing alone at the peak of the mountain. He is holding a lantern in one hand, and a staff in the other. The mountain denotes accomplishment, development, and success. The Hermit Cards refers to a spiritual knowledge, and a desire to share that knowledge with everyone. There is a deep commitment to his goal and an awareness of the path he walks on. Inside the lantern is a six-pointed star, representing wisdom. The staff represents authority and power.
The Hermit seeks knowledge that comes from within. he searches for what can only be gained through long periods of solitude. His inner voice can only be heard by disconnecting from the crowds of voices and desires that may overcome his own. Guided only by the light of the norther star, his destination is his home, himself.
You are considering your own solitude, and whether it may be necessary. Do not be afraid to take this chance to reflect, and clear your mind of clutter. You are making efforts to take actions that is authentic to your true self, and searching your soul for guidance on what is right, and where your next steps should be.
The King of Cups, reversed
The King of Cups signifies generosity, control, and emotional balance. The card shows a king upon a throne, wearing an amulet shaped like a fish. The fish represents creativity and spirit that thrives in calm waters. The card demonstrates a steady balance between conscious and unconscious. Behind the king, a fish leaps from the water on the right, and a ship sails on the left, representing the emotional and material word respectively. The King does not suppress impulses, but deals with them in a balanced manner.
The King of Cups is one of the most influential cards of his suit. He possesses the ability to restrain one's emotions, yet be fully in charge of your feelings and impulses, a balance between intellect and emotions, and a strong relationship between understanding and feeling. Balanced and controlled emotions require a deep knowledge and awareness of yourself, and when faced with challenges that normally would throw you off balance, the King of Cups reminds you not to fly into a rage or fall into despair. You should learn to temper your emotions so that you may press forward, and evaluate yourself to create a stronger awareness of your eternal state. Political and diplomatic, The King of Cups is a sensitive leader, remaining mature when dealing with negative energy.
The King of Cups may symbolize an older male figure in your life, willing to take responsibility for his actions and a master of his own self-understanding.
The card is reversed. At his worst, The King of Cups may signify volatility, emotional manipulation, or moodiness. His ability to handle situations with compassion and wisdom is loss, and he may manipulate circumstances to fit his needs. When representing another character in your life, a reversed King of Cups shows somebody very in touch and controlled with his emotions becoming manipulative and controlling. His actions will be used for vengeance, aimed at delivering punishment.