The High Priestess

In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about The High Priestess Tarot Archetype.

The High Priestess Tarot Card Meaning

Part of the tarot archetypes, The High Priestess is the second trump card in most traditional Tarot decks.

Checkout this detailed breakdown of the meaning of The High Priestess tarot card.

Upright Meanings

​The High Priestess represents common sense in combination with powers of mystery, sensuality and intuition.

It is indicative that the recipient should trust their instincts and follow their gut, emphasising the importance of understanding one’s dreams and recognising the signs which the Universe sends about this.

The card represents wisdom and spirituality, making it a good time for the recipient to trust their own intuition and higher power. It is also a good card for anyone interested in their own psychic abilities and development to receive.

For men, The High Priestess represents an impending infatuation with an attractive, sensual woman who is likely unattainable. For women, it represents that she will be desired by more than one person, seemingly irresistible to them.

The High Priestess can indicate that a work opportunity, or other beneficial opportunity, is on the horizon. For those involved in artistic endeavours it indicates inspiration and creativity.

For students The High Priestess may mean a good teacher will soon appear who will be beneficial to their studies.

However, the card also acts as a warning to exercise caution around who the recipient discusses their finances with.

​​The High Priestess indicates the recipient should listen more to the health-related messages their own body is sending them, indicating they do not take health seriously enough.

The card can also represent fertility and hormonal balance.

Reversed Meanings

The High Priestess reversed also means that the individual should trust their instincts and allow their intuition to guide them.

However, when the card is reversed it means the recipient is not doing so, focusing more on the opinions and approval of others.

It provides a warning not to neglect the individual’s own needs in favour of taking care of others, but instead to give yourself time to listen to your inner voice and trust it.

The card may indicate a feeling of lost spiritual connection. In order to reconnect spiritual relaxation time is needed to tune in to the spiritual messages which are still there. It is also important not to be dependent on mediums and psychics.

The High Priestess reversed means the individual is still desirable to others but they question the motivation behind this and the attention may make them uncomfortable.

In relationships this can evoke sexual tension and emotional outbursts which are unexpected. It will be hard to keep patience with a partner and thus it is important to prioritise time for yourself.

The High Priestess reversed can mean the recipient has been excluded at work, causing them to feel isolated and detached. It can also warn of an untrustworthy female in the work environment and the need to exercise caution.

Financially, it is important to be careful when borrowing money or signing contracts in case others are being dishonest and to follow your instincts in all financial dealings.

​Getting active is important for the recipient’s health. The card can indicate hormonal imbalance and fertility problems.

Make sure others are listening if you are concerned about your health so treatment is not delayed.

The High Priestess Keywords

  • Desirability
  • Unattainability
  • Mystery
  • Sensuality
  • Spirituality
  • Thirst for knowledge
  • Mystery
  • Subconscious
  • Higher power
  • Creativity
  • Fertility
  • Repression of intuition
  • Blocked psychic powers
  • Unwanted attention
  • Uncontrolled outbursts
  • Sexual tension
  • Lack of self-belief
  • Fertility issues

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