The Epstein List & The High Priestess: Why We Crave Dark Secrets

Peeking Behind the Veil

The resurfacing of the "Epstein List" discourse in 2026 proves one thing: we are addicted to the reveal. In Tarot, The High Priestess sits before the veil of mystery. She holds the scroll of hidden knowledge (Tora). She represents the truth that lies beneath the surface of polite society.

Pluto in Aquarius: Power to the People

Astrologically, this obsession with exposing the elite is a hallmark of Pluto in Aquarius (which began its full transit in 2024). Pluto is the planet of death, rebirth, and the underworld. Aquarius is the sign of the collective, technology, and the people.

When Pluto is in Aquarius, the "secrets of the kings" are laid bare by the "common man." We are in an era of transparency where no shadow can remain hidden. The internet acts as the nervous system for this exposure.

The End of the Kali Yuga?

In Vedic philosophy, we are said to be in the Kali Yuga, the age of darkness, ignorance, and corruption. However, many spiritual teachers believe we are in the transition phase out of this era.

The "Great Reveal" of corruption is not a sign that the world is getting worse; it is a sign that the light is finally hitting the dusty corners. The rot must be exposed before it can be cleaned. The pain we feel when reading these headlines is the pain of a wound being debrided. It is necessary for the healing of the collective consciousness.

The Psychology of Conspiracy

Why do "dark elite" theories go viral? Psychologically, believing in a vast, hidden conspiracy can be ironically comforting—it suggests that someone is in control, even if they are evil. Chaos is far scarier to the human mind than a villain. A villain can be defeated; random chaos cannot.

The Collective Shadow

These scandals force us to confront the collective Shadow of our culture: the exploitation of the innocent for power. When we obsess over these news stories, we are engaging in a form of collective Shadow Work, bringing the darkness into the light to be integrated and healed.

Uncovering Your Own Truths

If you feel drawn to uncovering secrets, it might be time to look inward. The macrocosm reflects the microcosm.

• What truths are you hiding from yourself?
• Where are you complicit in systems that don't align with your values?
• How can you use your voice to bring light to your own community?

A Three-Card Spread (Hidden / Revealed / Outcome) might reveal what lies behind your own veil.