The Priestess card urges you to think carefully and consider all your available options. Because, hiding behind the pious ethical mask, lies the lonely suffering, the sediment of religion, and the root of all confusion. She may resemble the mother or grandmother of the querent, although we should not exclude a dearly beloved friend or lover. So they are a couple in a sense but more as archetypes and on a higher plane. The Cup Suits represent emotions, feelings, relationships, and contract-ships. This card in reverse might mean a couple of things. As a nun, she steps back from action, because she trusts in Gods plan. And as for Pisces, they are the truly wise, old souls of the zodiac. It has 6 sound options including Thunder, the sound of the Ocean, a summer night, rain and white noise. High Priestess Tarot Card, An Explanation High Priestess: The coming of the Witch Queen The High Priestess tarot card represents what is mysterious and intriguing as well as announcing the arrival of psychic revelation. What Does the High Priestess Mean in Love & Relationships? Someone who was born under the sign of Cancer is a sensitive, eccentric figure who seeks joy and security, as well as to protect their loved ones. Thats why they may be afraid or hesitant to approach you. When a persons desires and intentions align with the High Priestess card, it means they want to be more spiritual, authentic, and calm. Simply let what has already formed blossom without trying to control things. I got this card and also another reader did a separate reading and pulled this card for me and got the same thing in the same position for how someone viewed me in a relationship with him. However, this is a profound and spiritual cardthe meanings can be very diverse and unique to each individual. This is a pause for reflection. A calm surface can hide intense emotions, and even seemingly simple dates can turn into raging passions. It`s also nice having the Himalayan salt Lamp on in the background with my Crystal Tree of Life next to it. Patiently waiting. The High Priestess reversed may seem to be unreachable, cold, secretive, and difficult to comprehend, someone who conceals their self under many layers. Or it could be that you are in conflict with your own mind and thoughts, some of which you know are irrational, yet you cannot stop yourself from being afraid of them. The High Priestess is a call to trust in the power of your intuition which means trusting in the power of your soul. Maybe you allow the opinions of other people, who have not your best interest in mind, to influence you to the point that you doubt yourself all the time. Some people, perhaps an unfortunate majority, like the glamour and newsworthiness of intensity and emotional instability, and it is true that someone in an emotionally stable relationship has no dramas to workshop with her friends over a coffee, so perhaps she's boring - to others. The High Priestess is a card of non-action. It might otherwise suggest a location where you feel uncomfortable and out of place. This includes intuitive and Tarot readers, but therapists and psychologists as well. In this case, it could indicate that you may not be finding yourself in your job, or you lack all the information you need to make a decision. You may have let others opinions get to you, affecting your choices and productivity. Representing the ability to learn, teach, and nurture, she fosters understanding and harmony. You may feel like you know nothing about whats going on around you, people may be keeping secrets, and you cant handle the situation because you think you need to know everything. In reverse, the High Priestess withdraws from the world because of disappointment, avoidance, and even self-contempt. The High Priestess is the feminine to the Magicians masculine. She abandons the world to hide from the judgment of others, leaving for a place where solitude and contemplation will serve as penance for her sins. You'll always come back. Confucius said that silence is a true friend who never betrays. Your email address will not be published. Well-balanced, you are exactly where youre supposed to be. This spread indicates that it is time for you to take action on whatever you have thought out and planned. When the High Priestess is drawn for your short-term future, you can sit back and relax! In business and career, The High Priestess is a good omen that indicates you are putting your skills and abilities to work. Dont lose hope. To them, your presence radiates respect and adoration. In their attempt to justify their destructive patterns, they will find problems everywhere and often say hurtful things to establish their sense of superiority and false righteousness. The High Priestess would remind you that a work environment can turn toxic pretty soon because careers, jobs, and money are on the line. They are not easily triggered, facing their opposition only with knowledge and patience. The scroll of Divine Law becomes a list of arbitrary proclamations, shallow morality, and inflexible, selfish rules. There is nothing lacking, youre on the right path to success in most or all of your lifes endeavours. Patronizing, giving the silent treatment, demanding respect while offering none, hiding the true self, rationalizing instead of trusting emotions and building trust, the High Priestess reversed is distant, stern, and cold. Maybe the answer is unclear because its too early to tell, or you have the answer but feel uncertain. The High Priestess tarot love meaning suggests that one needs patience, and trust for your intuition. A reversed High priestess figure will place barriers around their true inner self so that even their conscious self cannot access it. While she may resemble the Virgin Mary, the High Priestess doesnt deny pleasure. Being too eager and hasty will bring you no closer to your goal. Feelings can overwhelm us to a point where we can neither describe nor control them. I think they would stimulate your feelings for them; - He has weighed the possibility of you two, and decided not to take any action (yet? If someone sees you as the High Priestess, it means they see you as wise and soulful. Inner knowing, working the unconscious mind. If we were to draw The High Priestess along with the Cup Suits, it is a spread that indicates you may be the one to whom your partner, family, or friends rely upon and confide. Its natural to have mood swings and to admit that you feel sad, lost, or insecure. That is why the High Priestess sits between the two pillars; she will let neither sorrow nor joy overwhelm her. You know how to do the right thing at the right time. The High Priestess appears when you are not meant to know the outcome or the action you should take. It means that you may get the opportunity you wanted but in an unexpected way. They will conceal and twist the truth so it fits their agenda. Ensure you are in a place where you will not be disturbed. Yes, we have a Full Moon in practical, Here we are again, approaching another unique Full Moon, here to bring us healing energy and maybe even some heightened emotions. Whats the truth beyond all the drama, coldness, and distancing? Read this next: You Pulled the World Card Now What? Theres no shame in admitting a mistake, as long as you find the goodwill to make things right and recover. The beauty of the High Priestess is unquestionable. The reversed High Priestess indicates isolation, coldness, jealousy, and passivity. You may be stressed out and anxious, so why not relax, lie back, and enjoy a good book? Overall, The High Priestess is a card of hidden knowledge, listening to your intuition, and choosing the high road. Furthermore, this card may suggest that a making plan or studying thoroughly is needed before acting. You may feel like hiding and isolating yourself, or someone you care about may act out all judgmental and give you the cold shoulder. The resulting isolation separates one from the environment, and ultimately from the true self. You need to keep an open mind and accept things as they come, without justifying any actions, and without judging beforehand. Indeed there is no need for change or action; everything has already been done and established. But a Page of Swords also likes to keep it's distance a bit, to be a bit cautious; - intelligent ( bitter and sarcastic );- quick witted; - intellectual;- analytical;- weighing of options; - someone who over thinks things and is unable to come to a decision. Sarah Brownlee is a harmonious Libra Sun, Conflicted Scorpio rising, and a Tiger in the Chinese Zodiac.A whirlwind writer with a passion for Tarot cards and Astrology in all forms, she is fascinated by other realms and experiencing both the negative and positive that goes with its inhabitants. You read the cards wrong peeked where you were not supposed to or were too anxious to get results. It isn't a reciprocal relationship; - Page of Swords is also a clever & inquisitive card, very fond of information & a desire to know e-v-e-r-y-thing. Look within. Or you could be a little hot-tempered. That is, if they do not hide away in shame. Waiting is a period of learning. In later wall paintings and sculptures, the same crown is worn by Isis, queen-goddess of life, magic, and healing. - he sees her as something of a mystery (since it's a new relationship), that he has romantic fantasies but no idea what the reality might be; - intelligent ( spiritual and reasonably warm ); - the universe never gives you more than you can handle; Optimistic. - If this is a relationship, maybe a larger (not too big, just a few cards) spread would help clarify how things are going as they affect you both; - you might remind someone from his past; - as walking away from something unfulfilling or disappointing to look for something bigger and better; - In a love context as someone pretty desirable as you can "satisfy" his needs baby; - people see you as a person whom they feel comfortable with; - the person in question, recognizes the potential re: the situation being inquired into; - Kind of sweet, a tender-hearted person; - When he thinks of me he feels loving, nurturing, protective, patriarchal; - Ace is always good in relationship. Taking into account, there are 78 tarot cards in a deck. Have you been hiding your true self, out of anxiety or stubbornness? The High Priestess appears in the guise of a nun, a virtuous woman who has devoted herself to God (or to the Goddess). It could also lead to a miscommunication on how much income to expect from such an endeavor. Try to stay calm. Librarians, writers, poets, and journalists may identify with the High Priestess and find affirmation and inspiration when she appears in a reading. Another way to interpret this card in reverse would be a compulsive curiosity to know others secrets and peek behind the curtain, so to say. The High Priestess tarot card represents what is mysterious and intriguing as well as announcing the arrival of psychic revelation. But this time, that Full Moon is occurring in. There is also the possibility that youre not seeing whats going on beneath the surface, focusing on superficial trivialities. There can only be one way to interpret the High Priestess when she appears in the advice position: there are hidden aspects to the situation that you have to discover before deciding what to do. Well, youre not fooling anyone! Like the Moon, we all have a dark side. The number 3 in terms of relationships to me points to the union of 2 people to make 1 relationship. Reversed, the High Priestess can be translated to emotions of guilt and shame. This card can also be a sign of being too secretive with your emotions, thus repressing them. Friends and family and sweet talkers may flood you with advice, opinions, dos, and donts; but could they ever walk a mile in your shoes? It refers to waiting for something that will never come and mistaking ignorance for wisdom. It looks like our plates are quite full this week. Frigid, bitter, and withholding, the High Priestess in reverse becomes a statue of beauty and warmth that are slowly fading.