Theodosia Moore

II. High Priestess unconscious, intuition, mystery, spirituality, higher power, inner voice repressed intuition, hidden motives, superficiality, confusion, cognitive dissonance

[dailyflicks]

ANNA KARENINA (2012) dir. Joe Wright

[helenaphillipsfv]

ooc | Helena & Theodosia

I can see where Theodosia and Helena might get along but then also see where they would nOT! They are both of a similar age and I feel like they are both sympathetic to the plights of those who have struggled and are looking to make a better life for themselves!! That being said, Helena clearly has higher ambitions in this area than Theodosia and is more manipulative and scheming in her approach!!

Plus there is also Theodosia’s friendship with Lydia to consider, too! And I’m sure Helena’s pursuit of Lydia’s husband/her being responsible for the end of Lydia’s marriage probably isn’t a good look for her #whoops

And honestly to talk to Helena, I feel like she considers herself blameless in this — especially when they are in the underworld and she’s really lacking self awareness — and completely blames Quentin (who could have said no at any time!) and Lydia (who clearly wasn’t satisfying her man!) and yeah basically is here to judge them and not herself!

That being said, she can be teasing and witty and charming and I feel like she’s pretty fun to be around a lot of the time. She also always has all of the latest gossip about ~everyone~

Perhaps they were friends/friendly when they first met but are less so now? Thoughts??

[theodosiamoorefv]

ok but kinda love the idea that they like...are kinda frenemies, for lack of a better word? like they probs have these moments of understanding/can work together to achieve a greater goal, etc, but in general thea def doesn't buy into helena's ends justify the means mindset, and now on top of that yeah!!! there's that history!! bc you know that set the ~entire carnival in uproar at the time!!!!! def feels like the kinda event where a line was drawn in the sand and yeah i def think its safe to say that thea was/is team lydia!!!! esp w the pre-existing francis vs alastor tensions already existing within the circus i think it probs re-drew a lot of battle lines too!

omg loooove the idea that they were actually pr tight ~back in the day~ but this whole thing totally split them apart! i def think that thea is of the opinion that helena showed her true self and feels v discouraged that she didn't see it earlier -- tbh idk if that's fair of thea honestly but i think that's what def what her mindset is!

i do think that thea, in general, ~wants to be more of a forgive and forget kinda girlie but i do think that's smth she def struggles w and i do think, esp in the underworld, she can be a lil spiteful bc its when she's her most fearful/separated from her wisdom, and i think she sometimes does/says things there she wishes she could recall when they're in the overworld and she's trying to come to terms w the fact that she's ~both those ppl, yknow? and so i think there's this weird way in which helena has almost come to symbolize that struggle to her, perhaps? bc helena ~doesn't do the whole regret thing that way and so thea by turns resents and admires that in her, i think! also for the record, thea def thinks quentin is equally (if not more so!) accountable but also thea def feels that lydia is blameless and so if helena says it was lydia's fault, esp in the underworld, that probs ~does upset thea honestly hahaha

but yeah i ~do think she probs feels that helena is the type to get stuff done and i do think there're probs still moments when she's like 'i need helena's help with x' and such!

ok so also looked up their tarot stuff [ "The High Priestess represents intuition, inner wisdom, and a connection to the subconscious mind. Judgment, on the other hand, signifies a call to a higher purpose and guidance. Together, these cards suggest that you are being encouraged to listen to your inner voice and trust your intuitive insights." ] and [ "these two cards together are a powerful combination and remind you to trust yourself and your abilities, as you navigate through a significant life change. So, darling, don’t be afraid to take a leap of faith and trust the journey." ] couldn't really find any info on the reversed but...yknow...i think its safe to say its probs smth along the lines of ignoring said journey and avoiding transformation etc

for whatever that's worth! <3

[helenaphillipsfv]

I feel like they probably do have a frenemies thing going, honestly?

As I think more about Helena, I feel like she IS ambitious and goal oriented and definitely is like hyper focused on her goal, whatever that may be, and her philosophy is always "the end justifies the means" but I don't think she always considers what that actually means! Like, I do think she knew that there would be some people who would drop her friendship after news of the affair surfaced, but she convinced herself that she didn't care about that -- all she wanted was Quentin's money!!

But yeah, I think she is finding out that that's not all the really matters and I think she definitely misses some of the people that found themselves on the other side of things -- like Theodosia -- but she also lacks self awareness (especially in the underworld) and I don't think she always realizes just how much those losses affect her either, haha.

ANYWAY, all of this is to say, I think that Thea may have actually been one of the best friends she had made since she arrived, and she threw it all away for (what ended up being) literally nothing, ha!

I think she probably reverts to being kinda snarky & sarcastic towards her now (especially in the underworld) but I also think that this is a defense mechanism lmao! Also, Helena is proud and she's not going to admit that she was wrong easily so it's better to push Thea away than try to reconcile!

That being said, I do think that she would always lowkey be open to work with Thea if Thea ever needed her help!!! Like, internally, she would be jUMPING at the chance but externally she would be like "I don't know .... I gotta think about it .... "

[theodosiamoorefv]

Anabasis | Theodosia & Helena

The chime rang out, a loud, clear knock. She felt it click, a physical thing, and familiar. The whooshing sensation overtook her. Almost a suction. It twisted inside her. Color, blazing and wild, unfurled before her eyes. Vermillion and carbon and ivory and cerise. Her chest was a cage. She couldn't catch her breath. Her mind somersalted. Her stomach rebelled. The skeleton constricted.

And then they were there, settled on their feet. The world had turned right side up again, and Theodosia breahed in deeply of the clear, fresh air. Her skin was pricked with sweat and she groaned, rubbing the back of her neck. She felt ill, as if she'd been off-balance, head muddled, but it was fading. She gasped, head tilting back as warm sunshine hit her face.

She groaned. "I hate that," she admitted, eyes fluttering open as she turned towards Helena. She felt half light-headed, as she often did for moments afterwards, but she sucked in another deep, clear breath, and smiled her most winning smile, putting a hand to her stomach.

"I had a notion," she said, then, a bright chirp as if the heaving of travel had not just borne down upon them. Moments ago, she might have been more standoffish in the offer she was about to make, stiff and irritable, but now standing in the sunlight of the Overworld, she was a different version of herself. And she tried to put the past behind her. This was for the good of the circus, not a personal offer.

Thea tilted her head. "I think we could combine our acts in an arresting way -- your voice and acting skill combined with my illusions -- I could conjure you settings, ornament your co-stars, outfit you, and you, well, you could sparkle."

Different person or no, however, she couldn't entirely hold off from the small arch of the brow, even as she smiled through it. "That is...if you think we might well align?"

Despite everything, she thought, but in the Overworld, she did not say it.

[theodosiamoorefv]

OOC | Theodosia & Morgan

ok so like...i would venture that high priestess/magician probs indicates like...making ur gut reaction actionable/turning it into reality and translating innate understanding of mysteries out of the realm of ideas and into the physical world???? and/or like...delving into hidden potential basically? and the reverse is basically the opposite? all i could really find was a write up abt the cards as representing two lovers: [ "a match made in heaven best describes connubial bliss of a duo that moves through the world with the grace of dance partners Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The active yang principle of the Magician meets with the receptive yin of The High Priestess like a hand fits into a glove. Each of you instinctively understands how to complement the other. And while the Magician usually takes the lead in financial and domestic decisions, The High Priestess is the one who most naturally knows how to attract those changes in an effortless and flowing way. This is one of those rare combinations where lovers can also become successful business partners as The High Priestess intuitively knows how to best execute the Magician's grand schemes. The challenge in this union lies in the Magician's thoughtless trampling of The High Priestess' highly psychic feelings. For this union to work, the Magician needs to remember that there is strength in the intuitive softness of The High Priestess, and The High Priestess benefits by learning that even though the Magician failed diplomacy school, it's often by actions -- not words -- that a Magician shows his love." ] but i think a lot of that stuff can translate into platonic stuff too! i do think these two re: their cards, probs think abt the world similarly, even if they approach it differently?

but anyway!! irregardless of that, moving beyond ~that discussion, i do think morgan is probs someone that thea has a lot of compassion for! she has clearly been through a whole lot and, whether or not thea knows the details, she'd probs like tohelp her heal if she can. i def think she views the circus as her lil family and wants the best for them all, ultimately, and morgan is def part of that!!

[morganduriefv]

I'm really loving the bits of like: "the Priestess knows how to execute the Magician's grand schemes" and "learning that there's strength in softness / learning that it's actions not words that show affection."

It makes me think that maybe Morgan and Thea are like each others hype women, that they talk CONSTANTLY about their acts and are always like: "how can we make this better, more interesting, become more than what we are now."

Also this made me immediately think that maybe Thea and Morgan become kind of little pranksters when they're together? Like they get talking about how to make their acts better and wanna try out something before adding it, so they use whatever trick to prank someone else in the circus? (Morgan probably always suggests Tom, ngl. Hahaha.) I also think it's very true that Morgan will probably come to learn from Thea, over time, that just because something tragic happened to her in the past and she is obsessed with becoming strong so she can't ever hurt her family again, doesn't mean she has to remain aloof and melancholy and distant. That there's strength in kindness and light as well! Which I think is something Morgan is currently resistant to hearing, but I can see her eventually coming around to the idea!

And like, maybe Thea learns from Morgan how to push past the illusion, past the façade of things to reach for its heart/soul/ghost inside of people/things and see their truths? I'm spitballing a little, but I'm interested in your thoughts!

[theodosiamoorefv]

omg i love them as eo's hype women tho!!!!! and brainstorming their acts together!!! i feel like that aligns really well w their whole thing, too, like...the magician is i and the high priestess is ii, they have a conversation innately abt ~becoming just as cards, and translating that that way is so elegant i love it <3333

omggggg and getting pranky w it lkajsdfkljdsf and using tom as their guinea pig BAHAHAHA they like 'we did it we amazed tom now lets try it on lucian' lucian: *world's longest sigh* jk jk ;DDD

i love the idea of morgan learning from thea, too!! honestly i feel like she'd be hype to teach her, too! she can tell morgan's a super promising lass and wants to see her reach her full potential! so ive been kinda developing thea's character a bit too and i honestly feel like taking that lesson from thea honestly fits her super well! smth i kinda uncovered abt her is that i think she's at once extremely lonely ~and terrified to really let anyone in? but still tryna draw them in she ~does want smth deeper deep down??? and so i def think she's someone who's quite charming and full of laughter and such but also holding ppl at arm's length while ~seeming~ v open and i feel like all that could potentially form a really interplay between these two, both tryna navigate all that yknow? like, they ~get that fear in eo but also maybe in a way that encourages each to move forward, kinda thing? and/or i deffff think that, like, thea knows her own struggles, yknow, and she wants ~better for morgan, so her encouraging her to rise above that and drawing her out of her shell def feels like a big thing, yknow? laksjdfjkdsf idk if im making sense but def think there's a lot we can mine here <3333

[theodosiamoorefv]

OOC | Thea's First Drawing

ok so in the same spirit as [ this ], i did a drawing for our girl, and immediately got this:

i will freely admit my first thought was 'oof our girls' really going through it' (literally said 'oof' out loud when i drew it ngl hahaha) between all the reversals and frankly some of the swords ones are roughhhhh buT then i realized that...actually, in this case that ~kinda counterbalances things, doesn't it? ig two negatives ~can make a positive ;D

ok but let me elaborate! (once again you can scroll to the bottom for my like on-sentence analysis)

ok so first off, pulling a major arcana in ~any drawing means that smth biggggg is going down!! so that's thought one, and the fool tends to indicate the start of smth ~critical, but one considers she's out there fighting for her life in a duel to determine whether the world is truly good or bad...well...laksdjfkljdsf anyway, our boy travels, breezily gazing up at the sky, an excited dog bouncing at his feet (whyyy the recurrence of the dog symbolism...i said cards give me less interconnection between thea and violet and the cards said....no!)...as he walks towards the edge of a cliff, utterly unaware...

ok ok but also the irony of me doing this specifically to try and better differentiate between the high priestess and the moon since they're ~so interconnected...only to draw the ii of swords, a card that ~also evokes the moon...lkasjdflkjsdfkjl anyway!! so 2s are cards of duality and dichotomy, like lady justice our girl is blind folded, but in this case blindness may or may not be a virtue...behind her a vast ocean of feeling extends, the crescent moon hangs above (or, since reversed...below), sooooooo deep, deep emotions going on in the bg here but they're hidden bc, crucially, the swords suit is the suit of wind and intellectualism, so she's def doing a heart vs mind things here! she holds up two swords, creating a v. she's enthroned and in desolation. mistress of nothing.

got an 8 here, a fiery, revolutionary number, and also viii and ix of swords are notoriously harsh (just look at those images!) anyway this one is sort of the...they're burning all the witches and ur one card, our girl is still blindfoldinded, a moutain fortress (or tower!) stands to her back, she is bound and surrounded by swords stabbing the earth upon which she stands. once again, this is a card of the mind...

so, taken altogether, none of this seems good! but then you remember its reversed...this stuff is all blocked!

ok so lets get into it! gu idebook says:

the fool -- upright: freedom from conventions and norms. something or someone unique nd exceptional. options kept open. giving up up control, spontaneity. uncertainty, attention to the here and now. going on a trip. message: keep on the move. reversed: naivete, ignorance, childishness

2 of swords -- upright: boundaries. limits that protect and define something which is in development. making full use of the present situation. preparations for future advancement. a clear view encompassint the overall situation. reserved: similar.

8 of swords -- upright: defenses. putting up shields and blocks. psychological defense mechanisms. a need to be in total control. a well-guarded treasure. enterting another's domain without permission. reversed: similar.

once again the similar??? so to labyrinthos we go...

the fool -- Upright: innocence, new beginnings, free spirit Reversed: recklessness, taken advantage of, inconsideration

ii of swords -- Upright: difficult choices, indecision, stalemate Reversed: lesser of two evils, no right choice, confusion

viii of swords -- Upright: imprisonment, entrapment, self-victimization Reversed: self acceptance, new perspective, freedom

and everything becomes clearer! and ~does line up pr nicely with ~her position entering the circus. i ~do find it fascinating that she pulled the fool, like!! if there's one thing the high priestess ought to be its wise, right, so a high priestess whose blinded in some way -- and a woman who is, by nature, perhaps a bit impulsive -- is a really intriguing dichotomy

smth else v intriguing is that you'd really expect to draw a lot of cups, really, the suit of water, of emotion, for the lady of the subconscious, right, but instead we're dominated by swords and i kind love it!! the problems she's having aren't ~there, she's got that down, its her intellect she's desperately tryna stimulate and suss out, smth abt her situation isn't making sense to her ~mind, and the ii of swords strongly suggests her mind is at war w her heart which is really fun for a high priestess!! and i think the key to what's bothering her in the ii of swords lies in the union of the the fool and the viii of swords!!

ok so she's being recklessly impulsive and allowing herself to be manipulated, perhaps being too trusting or simply not seeing or even a bit childish in stubborn recklessness! but pair that with someone whose breaking free of her prison and coming into herself and owning her situation...all while under the thumb of someone else in a way that maybe she doesn't fully see but certainly on some level ~feels is just!! v interesting!!

again, the numerology: so the high priestess is 2. so she's got two 2s, a 0 (which we've established can be alternately read as a 10 or a 1 in addition...), and an 8...annnnd somehow still ended up w numbers similar to violet out of these, re: the enneagram probs most an 812 hahaha but idk

either way, TL;DR: this is the snapshot of someone blindly fleeing something in an effort to come into her own/break free of something...to the point that she has perhaps hurled herself into an even worse situation and, while deep down she knows it, she's struggling to accept it bc its the only freedom of self she's got.

[rhaenyraitargaryen]

ANNA KARENINA (2012) Dir. Joe Wright

↳ KEIRA KNIGHTLEY as ANNA KARENINA

[theodosiamoorefv]

OOC | Theodosia & Morgan

ok so like...i would venture that high priestess/magician probs indicates like...making ur gut reaction actionable/turning it into reality and translating innate understanding of mysteries out of the realm of ideas and into the physical world???? and/or like...delving into hidden potential basically? and the reverse is basically the opposite? all i could really find was a write up abt the cards as representing two lovers: [ "a match made in heaven best describes connubial bliss of a duo that moves through the world with the grace of dance partners Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The active yang principle of the Magician meets with the receptive yin of The High Priestess like a hand fits into a glove. Each of you instinctively understands how to complement the other. And while the Magician usually takes the lead in financial and domestic decisions, The High Priestess is the one who most naturally knows how to attract those changes in an effortless and flowing way. This is one of those rare combinations where lovers can also become successful business partners as The High Priestess intuitively knows how to best execute the Magician's grand schemes. The challenge in this union lies in the Magician's thoughtless trampling of The High Priestess' highly psychic feelings. For this union to work, the Magician needs to remember that there is strength in the intuitive softness of The High Priestess, and The High Priestess benefits by learning that even though the Magician failed diplomacy school, it's often by actions -- not words -- that a Magician shows his love." ] but i think a lot of that stuff can translate into platonic stuff too! i do think these two re: their cards, probs think abt the world similarly, even if they approach it differently?

but anyway!! irregardless of that, moving beyond ~that discussion, i do think morgan is probs someone that thea has a lot of compassion for! she has clearly been through a whole lot and, whether or not thea knows the details, she'd probs like tohelp her heal if she can. i def think she views the circus as her lil family and wants the best for them all, ultimately, and morgan is def part of that!!

[theodosiamoorefv]

OOC | Theodosia & Cassandra

ok so i def feel like these two, while clearly having big differences, have a lot of similarities, too? both of them are kinda tasked w insight and seeing through veils, whether its prophecy of illusion, not to mention their tarot cards.

so as per usual, i looked into a two-card drawing of the high priestress w the wheel of fortune can be interpretted thus: "Trust your intuition amidst changing tides. Hidden knowledge and spiritual insight will come to light to help guide you through the cycles of destiny." and so both reversed ig would be that but...blocked/shadowed

but anyway! i do think thea has a gut feeling (and we all know how she feels abt those! ;D) abt cassandra seeing through those curtains, too, even if by other means yknow? that they've got this through line btween them, sort of thing? if that makes any sense at all lakjdsfkljsdf

[theodosiamoorefv]

OOC | Theodosia & Lydia

ok so looked up our girls' symbolism! "This combination and progression implies that by tapping into intuitive insights, you can navigate life's complexities with a measured and harmonious approach, achieving equilibrium through a balanced integration of experiences. Important information that comes to light may require diplomatic handling but can result in  harmony and balance." and [ "Together, they represent a harmonious balance between action and intuition...Oh honey, buckle up, because when Temperance and the High Priestess come together in a tarot reading, it’s a divine message to find balance in your life between your head and your heart. These two cards are like the yin and yang of tarot, and their combination is a powerful reminder to trust your intuition and find harmony in all aspects of your life...Don’t go to extremes, but don’t ignore your gut feelings either...This combination can also indicate that you’re on the cusp of a major breakthrough...So, when these two cards appear in a reading, take a deep breath and don’t forget to find that sweet spot between logic and intuition." ] couldn't really find anything abt what a drawing w ~both of them reversed might be but im guessing smth along the lines of immoderation and a lack of intuition basically hahaha or immoderately restrained...it ~is the victorian era ;DDDD no but you feel me <33333

anyway! these two are close!! i feel like they probs just sort of jived together pr much right from the start, both being creatures who are kinda ~defined by balance, and that sort of thing?

it sounds like quentin and lydia's breakup did a number on the whole circus and lines were drawn in the sand, and i def think that lydia got thea in the divorce hahaha thea out here like 'my girl deserves better!'

[helenaphillipsfv]

ooc | Helena & Theodosia

I can see where Theodosia and Helena might get along but then also see where they would nOT! They are both of a similar age and I feel like they are both sympathetic to the plights of those who have struggled and are looking to make a better life for themselves!! That being said, Helena clearly has higher ambitions in this area than Theodosia and is more manipulative and scheming in her approach!!

Plus there is also Theodosia’s friendship with Lydia to consider, too! And I’m sure Helena’s pursuit of Lydia’s husband/her being responsible for the end of Lydia’s marriage probably isn’t a good look for her #whoops

And honestly to talk to Helena, I feel like she considers herself blameless in this — especially when they are in the underworld and she’s really lacking self awareness — and completely blames Quentin (who could have said no at any time!) and Lydia (who clearly wasn’t satisfying her man!) and yeah basically is here to judge them and not herself!

That being said, she can be teasing and witty and charming and I feel like she’s pretty fun to be around a lot of the time. She also always has all of the latest gossip about ~everyone~

Perhaps they were friends/friendly when they first met but are less so now? Thoughts??

[theodosiamoorefv]

ok but kinda love the idea that they like...are kinda frenemies, for lack of a better word? like they probs have these moments of understanding/can work together to achieve a greater goal, etc, but in general thea def doesn't buy into helena's ends justify the means mindset, and now on top of that yeah!!! there's that history!! bc you know that set the ~entire carnival in uproar at the time!!!!! def feels like the kinda event where a line was drawn in the sand and yeah i def think its safe to say that thea was/is team lydia!!!! esp w the pre-existing francis vs alastor tensions already existing within the circus i think it probs re-drew a lot of battle lines too!

omg loooove the idea that they were actually pr tight ~back in the day~ but this whole thing totally split them apart! i def think that thea is of the opinion that helena showed her true self and feels v discouraged that she didn't see it earlier -- tbh idk if that's fair of thea honestly but i think that's what def what her mindset is!

i do think that thea, in general, ~wants to be more of a forgive and forget kinda girlie but i do think that's smth she def struggles w and i do think, esp in the underworld, she can be a lil spiteful bc its when she's her most fearful/separated from her wisdom, and i think she sometimes does/says things there she wishes she could recall when they're in the overworld and she's trying to come to terms w the fact that she's ~both those ppl, yknow? and so i think there's this weird way in which helena has almost come to symbolize that struggle to her, perhaps? bc helena ~doesn't do the whole regret thing that way and so thea by turns resents and admires that in her, i think! also for the record, thea def thinks quentin is equally (if not more so!) accountable but also thea def feels that lydia is blameless and so if helena says it was lydia's fault, esp in the underworld, that probs ~does upset thea honestly hahaha

but yeah i ~do think she probs feels that helena is the type to get stuff done and i do think there're probs still moments when she's like 'i need helena's help with x' and such!

ok so also looked up their tarot stuff [ "The High Priestess represents intuition, inner wisdom, and a connection to the subconscious mind. Judgment, on the other hand, signifies a call to a higher purpose and guidance. Together, these cards suggest that you are being encouraged to listen to your inner voice and trust your intuitive insights." ] and [ "these two cards together are a powerful combination and remind you to trust yourself and your abilities, as you navigate through a significant life change. So, darling, don’t be afraid to take a leap of faith and trust the journey." ] couldn't really find any info on the reversed but...yknow...i think its safe to say its probs smth along the lines of ignoring said journey and avoiding transformation etc

for whatever that's worth! <3

[theodosiamoorefv]

OOC | Theodosia & Daisy

so these two are tight!! annnd i did a lil poking around their tarot stuff

UPRIGHT -- "The High Priestess and The Sun together represent a spiritual transformation. The seeker has discovered their inner light, and they are now ready to shine it" and "The Sun and The High Priestess tarot card combination in career and finances signifies growth, success and abundance." and [ "when she [ie the high priestress] pairs up with the Sun--the card of logic, clarity, order, reality--you get something akin to a psychic detective. Instincts and emotions and psychic energy will lead you to the answer, but your reason and logic will play a part in getting to that conclusion as well. So, in a relationship the message could be that the emotions and instincts a person is following are in harmony with their logic and reason, rather than, as is sometimes true in relationships, at odds with them...Thanks to the [high priestess and sun together], instincts and reason are in agreement rather than at odds, and the relationship gets the best of both worlds." ]

RESERVED -- [ "When The High Priestess and The Sun appear together in reverse, it can indicate that the seeker is struggling to access their inner wisdom and intuition. They may be feeling lost or disconnected from their purpose in life. The cards are a warning that the seeker needs to spend more time exploring their inner world to uncover their true purpose. It's possible that the seeker is too focused on external factors and needs to take a step back to focus on their internal growth." ]

sounds like when these two agree its the best idea! when they don't tho no bueno! hahah no but obv we don't need to go w ~any of that but yeah i thought it was interesting!

either way, can def picture these two, arm in arm, strolling around the grounds, basking in the sunshine and having generally a merry old time <3

[theodosiamoorefv]

OOC | Theodosia & Jack

so this one promises to be another trademark lizzy/kate aa its complicated relationship right here hahaha what w these two literally being pitted against eo!!

ok so i took the liberty of researching a two-card high priestess/hierophant (aka the high priest in some decks) drawing and it seems like that is a big kick in the pants to seek answers and balance, however you slice it, whether upright or reversed

UPRIGHT DUO

[ "The coming together of the High Priestess and the Hierophant in a tarot reading signifies a powerful fusion of intuition and wisdom, offering profound insights into the mysteries of the spiritual realm. Both cards hold significant importance in their own right, representing aspects of guidance, transcendence, and divine inspiration. However, when paired together, they create a synergy that leads to transformative experiences and personal growth." ] and also [ "This couple is often drawn together by the very differences that invariably pull them part. At first, the High Priestess admires the rebellious and carefree ways of The Hierophant who equally admires the emotional nurturance the High Priestess offers." ] and [ "High Priestess and the Hierophant are a fascinating, yet tricky pair to interpret in a tarot reading. At first glance, they appear to offer a similar but awkwardly opposite message...I’ll say right up front, the combination represents a powerful energy with a deep impact on the seeker’s life." ] (that last article i think is esp helpful!)

REVERSED DUO

reversed, however, "suggests a potential clash between personal intuition and adherence to established norms or traditions. It may indicate questioning conventional beliefs and a desire for more personal autonomy. The High Priestess reversed can also point to hidden aspects or secrets, while the Hierophant reversed may suggest a rebellion against traditional relationship expectations." (emphasis not mine, i couldn't figure out how to remove it so there it shall stay hahaha) bc her reversed position is a lack of faith (in intuition) and his a rebellion against authority/tradition, so the combo "suggests a potential conflict between the need to trust one's instincts and the desire to conform to societal expectations or established norms. It may also indicate a need to find balance between personal autonomy and social responsibility" and can be understood as "a need to re-evaluate one's beliefs and values, embrace personal intuition, and break free from outdated patterns or expectations. It might also be a call to find a more authentic and individual path, while still respecting the need for social connection and structure" which i feel like kinda fits w their whole pitted against eo as a symbolic war for the soul of humanity...thing alksjdfkjsdf

note: i didn't look into when just one is reversed and the other upright since, given the nature of this rp, they're presumably both in either the overworld or the underworld together/at the same time so...yeah lajdsfkljsdf

obv we don't need to go w any of this, but i thought it was an interesting potential jumping-off point so there it is whether we wish to use it or no!

in any case, i def think thea is lowkey kinda...troubled but also confused by this relationship! i think on her topmost layer she's absolutely like 'that is my rival whom i must conquer' sorta thing but also there's def attraction there which i think she's def keen to deny frankly! a place where she is def blocking her own intuition tsk tsk! ;D but anyway

[theodosiamoorefv]

OOC | Theodosia & Victoria

hihihi!!!!! sooooo excited for these two!!!! and love them being besties too given their complementary tarot cards! <3333 they'll need eo to lean on before the end, i feel!

so im still kinda working on thea's bg etc buT i def feel like these two have probs known e/o for at least a couple years atp, since thea's been here since pr much the beginning, from the sounds of it, and victoria doesn't sound as if she's particularly new (unless im misremembering things?) but anyway!! i feel like this bond is STRONG and thea, anyway, def feels that victoria is one of those ppl who just ~gets her, which i don't think happens super often for thea, frankly, and it is so nice to be seen!!!! or, at least, in the overworld that's how she feels! i don't think she feels v connected to ~anyone in the underworld, given the blocked intuition element and such but here we are!

anyway, i def envision these two organizing lil strolls and things and, going on their cards, probs conferring on well-intentioned advice to help out around the circus and its denizens or smth hahaha but either way i def think victoria is someone that thea just feels she can ~talk to be open with and i think that's super freeing for her honestly! <3

[festumveritatis]

Theodosia Moore - Illusionary Magician - thirty-five - Keira Knightley [Anna Karenina] Reserved for Kate AA -High Priestess (Upright: creativity, mystery, subconscious, wisdom, connection to higher powers | Reversed: Lack of self-esteem, isolation, repressed feelings, ignorance) Relationships: Francis Hill (mentor), Jack Ellis (rival/interest), Victoria McQueen (best friend), Lydia Price, Daisy Hawthorne (friend) *Like many of those that have found a home within the tents of Festum Veritatis, Theodosia grew up in orphanages and workhouses for most of her life. She knew very little of the mother and father who left her in the hands of Mistress Meachum. All Thea knew was they must not have cared for her much to do so. *It had been a hard life to live as a small child, but luckily, at eighteen, a golden opportunity arrived. Though she hardly knew how she had accomplished it, Theodosia managed to convince the overseer that she was still at her post and escaped out the back door into the streets of London to her freedom. *Francis Hill found her a few years after that fateful day, having found himself entangled in one of her streetwise schemes,of using small illusions to distract marks while her ragtag team of pickpockets fleeced them dry. *All they had been able to take from the strange man was a business card advertising a circus and instructing the holder to meet that evening after the sun had set. Theodosia certainly was not one to turn down such a mystery, and the rest became history. *Francis took her in after that serendipitous meeting and helped Theodosia to improve her gifts and become a main attraction of Veritatis, all with the assertion that she must remain kind and good to all who came to see her. It was a strange request, but easy enough to do. Theo had always promised herself that the injustices she endured would not be ones she passed along. *Sometimes, though, she wonders if that’s even possible when everything she does is a mystery even to herself. Is it kind and good of her to assure a new audience every night that what she does is only trickery and illusion when sometimes Theodosia thinks they may be the only thing she knows to be real.