Green as the Colour of Hidden Worlds
In the Major Arcana, green is not simply a natural hue—it is the colour of the unseen. It represents intuition, spiritual memory, and the quiet spaces where knowledge grows out of silence. When green appears in tarot imagery, it rarely shouts. Instead, it expands inward, drawing the reader toward depth and subtlety. This emotional tone aligns with the mystical function of green in my own artwork, where neon and acid greens pulse like signals from an inner world. The colour becomes a quiet voice of guidance, a tone that carries wisdom beneath the surface.
The High Priestess and the Inner Landscape
The High Priestess is the archetype most closely associated with green’s hidden power. Though often dressed in blue or white, her presence radiates the deep-green energy of intuition. Green reflects her connection to what is unseen but deeply felt. It symbolizes the fertile space of the subconscious—rich, shadowed, and alive. In tarot, she sits between the known and the unknown, guarding a threshold that cannot be crossed through logic. My neon green artworks echo this vibration. Their glowing centres, botanical arcs, and luminous shapes evoke the same sense of suspended knowing, as if the viewer were stepping into a psychic garden tended by instinct itself.
Botanical Mysticism and the Symbolism of Growth
Green carries botanical meaning across mythic and spiritual systems: renewal, memory, inner growth, and continuous transformation. When green appears in the Major Arcana—whether in The Empress’s fertile landscapes or the quiet foliage around Strength—it signals a living process unfolding beneath the surface. My botanical artworks amplify this mysticism. Twisting stems, mirrored leaves, and glowing plant cores behave like symbols of spiritual growth. They suggest that knowledge does not arrive suddenly; it grows slowly, layer by layer, like moss expanding across stone or roots weaving through soil. These forms mirror the emotional process represented in tarot’s green undertones.
Neon Green as Intuitive Electricity
Contemporary neon greens introduce a more charged dimension to this ancient symbolism. In my work, neon green feels electric, as if intuition were lighting up from within. This tone transforms traditional botanical mysticism into something more immediate—an intuitive spark rather than a gentle pulse. The colour glows like a signal, vibrating with awareness. When paired with surreal forms or dreamlike botanicals, neon green becomes a modern expression of psychic sensitivity. It is not passive intuition; it is active knowing, as sharp and sudden as a thought that arrives fully formed.
Green as the Bridge Between Inner and Outer Worlds
Green occupies a unique position in esoteric colour theory. It exists between the cool, introspective tones of blue and the warm, expressive tones of yellow. This in-between placement mirrors its symbolic function in the Major Arcana: green is a threshold. It bridges deep intuition and conscious understanding, helping the reader translate inner messages into external clarity. In my surreal artworks, green often plays the same bridging role. It softens transitions between shapes, connects symbolic forms, and creates atmospheres where the inner world feels briefly visible. The viewer senses that something hidden has been gently revealed.
The Emotional Frequency of Green
Green carries an emotional frequency that is neither dramatic nor subdued. Instead, it creates emotional grounding, helping the viewer feel connected to their own intuitive processes. In tarot, this frequency supports the reader in moments of uncertainty, offering subtle cues that guide interpretation. In my artwork, neon green acts as a stabilizing vibration within more complex compositions. It balances surreal tension, adds harmony to dreamlike scenes, and keeps the emotional field centered even when the imagery becomes strange or intense. The colour becomes a kind of psychic anchor.
Botanical Imagery as Arcana Echo
When green appears in botanical form, its tarot resonance deepens. A glowing seed echoes The Fool’s openness. A symmetrical leaf mirrors Justice’s balance. A spiraling stem recalls The Wheel of Fortune’s constant turning. These botanical structures behave like quiet Arcana—wordless symbols of process, rhythm, and emotional evolution. In my compositions, plant forms often hold the role of guides. Their neon green light suggests wisdom emerging in unexpected places, reminding the viewer that growth does not require clarity to begin.
Green as the Soft Light of Inner Wisdom
Ultimately, green in the Major Arcana—and in my artwork—represents wisdom that arrives softly. It is the colour of truths discovered in silence, of insights that surface gently from the subconscious. Whether expressed through tarot symbolism or luminous botanical imagery, green whispers rather than declares. It invites the viewer into deeper listening, into patience, into attunement with the inner world. It is the hue of intuition unfolding, one glowing petal at a time.
