The High Priestess, on the other hand, is a nonaction card, implying that whoever draws it should think twice before getting involved.
You should look for possibilities rather than trying to dominate the narrative. It is common for a tarot reading to indicate the need to take a step back and rely on your own intuitionto help you through a difficult issue. A High Priestess Tarot Card placed on top of a blue table along with other tarot cards and a crystal A pomegranate-studded veil surrounds the High Priestess. The veil acts as a barrier between the seen and unseen worlds, and as a barrier to keep intruders out. Only those who have been invited can enter.
Sacred to Persephone, who was compelled to return every year after eating a pomegranate seed in the underworld, the pomegranates on the veil represent abundance, fertility, and the divine feminine.
Two pillars are positioned on both sides of The High Priestess, indicating the hallowed and magical temple’s entrance (similar to the Temple of Solomon).
‘B’ which stands for ‘Boaz’ (meaning ‘in his power’) is written on the black pillar, while ‘J’ which stands for ‘Jachin’ (meaning ‘he shall establish’) appears on the white one.
Colors of black and white on the pillars indicate duality, indicating that the sacred space requires acceptance and understanding of duality in order to access it.
The blue robes and horned diadem or crown donned by the High Priestess signify both her heavenly knowledge and her position as a divine monarch.
As per A.E. Waite – The Greater Law is symbolized by the letters TORA written on the scroll, which she holds in her lap. Signifying that this spiritual wisdom is both conscious or unconscious, it will be disclosed when the pupil is ready to delve beyond material reality, it is partially covered
As a symbol of connection to the divine feminine, intuition, and subconscious mind, the crescent at her feet represents her connection to the moon’s natural cycles.
The High Priestess is a Major Arcana card, so before we get into its upright and reversed meanings, let’s take a look at some of the most essential facts and termsit represents. - Upright– Inner voice, Intuitive, Instincts, Subconscious, Diving Feminine
- Reversed– Secrets, Repressed Emotions, Lack of Purpose, Out of Touch, Silence
- Numerology– 2
- Element– Water
- Yes or no– Yes
- Planet– Moon
- Astrological Zodiac Sign– Cancer
A tarot card deck with High Priestess card facing Upright The Magician is in command of the physical world and the conscious mind, while The High Priestess is in control of the subconscious and sacred wisdom and mysteries.
It’s no surprise that the High Priestess is able to smoothly move between the realms of the subconscious and conscious mind. That the world isn’t always what it appears to be is something she teaches you.
There are no secrets or hidden knowledge when you are guided by her, as she takes you along through the fine veil of consciousness.
The High Priestess is a symbol of divine illumination, enlightenmentinside, and wisdom from the divine. She appears in your Tarot card readings when the chasm between the worlds is thin, allowing you to see into the depths of your own soul. It’s time to quiet your mind and listen to your gut instincts. You’ll find the answers you’re looking for deep within yourself, in your own inner truth and ‘knowing,’ not from outside sources. This inner wisdom may only be accessed if you trust the High Priestess to lead the way.
Meditation, visualization, shamanic journeying, and spiritual communities can enable you to connect with your awareness and in turn to your Spiritual Self.
Your intuitive sense is supplying you with vital information and helping you connect with your subconsciousness right now.
Meditation and listening to your intuition will help you discover how to solve these problems, so give yourselves the time and opportunity to do this.
Try to identify aspects in your lifewhere you feel unbalanced or that lack a sense of “flow” or ease. Intuition and psychic understanding are also on the rise at this time. The High Priestess encourages you to keep going and have faith that you really are on the right track if you are working on these abilities. More and more will flow if you pay attention to your gut instincts.
When you see a High Priestess in your life, it’s a sign that you’re being asked to accept your connection to the Divine Feminine, which includes all of your intuition, empathy, and knowledge.
The appearance of The High Priestess reminds you that your divine feminine requires your attention right now, regardless of your gender. It is essential that you balance or harmonize your masculine as well as feminine energies.
Let your emotions guide you instead of your thoughts. When possible, work together rather than against each other. Instead of destroying, let’s build. Even though the masculine energy surrounding you appears to be stronger, have faith in your Divine Feminine power. Let your nurturing, trust, awareness, and empathic abilities shine through rather than hiding them away.
In order to hear your inner voice and knowledge, the High Priestess Reversed asks you to stay still and quiet. Focusing on what’s best for you may be difficult if you’re affected by the opinions of othersor caught up in their drama. Understand what your inner wisdom is telling you today by stepping away from the outside world.
Do I have a hard time relying on my intuition? As a result, you may be denying yourself the chance to receive this powerful knowledge because you refuse to believe yourself or feel ridiculous or stupid for trusting your intuition.
For fear of people’s judgments or opinions, you may want to hide your intuitive abilities. Intuition is your power, and it’s here to guide and assist you. Believe in the power of the Universe and surrender to its flow. Let go and give up control.
Imagine The High Priestess as your inner calm, unaffected by the chaos around you, and have faith that she will be there for you whenever you need her.
Find a quiet place and meditate so that you can hear her when things get too chaotic. The answer will come to you if you let your instincts communicate with you instead of focusing on your problem.
Finally, the mysterious aspect of The High Priestess could imply gossip and covert plans. Other people may be withholding information from you, or they may be gossiping about you and spreading falsehoods about you.
Talk about what’s really going on rather than creating assumptions or plunging into the abyss of paranoia.
The High Priestess tarot card gives a definitive answer to a “yes or no” question. “Yes, when it’s for the greater good.” The motive for a desire is critical for its success.
It’s up to you if you’re looking for a specific thing or if want to do anything that could help both yourself and others in the long run.
It’s not uncommon for a ‘self’ card like the High Priestess to appear in love, social, or even friendship readings when you really need to put more effort into meeting your own desires and requirements.
A reading with the High Priestess tarot card may reveal that many aspects of your life, including love, are causing you to be dissatisfied. No matter what it takes, it’s likely that she represents your boyfriend or a close friend.
For both issues, there is a simple solution–stop trying! Taking a moment and letting things take their course is not the same as giving up on life and your relationships.
Deepak Chopra in his book “Fire in the Heart“, recalls a short story that was narrated to him by his guru – Baba. When a small boy was observing a caterpillar transform into a butterfly, he became fascinated.
Shortly after the caterpillar broke out from its cocoon, it looked like it was having a hard time dealing with the damp wings. The child brushed upon that wings in an effort to assist. Is this what you came up with? The butterfly’s ability to fly was destroyed when one of its wings tore.
As soon as we (or others) force ourselves (or them) to commit or “be content,” anger builds. It’s quite fine to take a back seat and wait your turn.
- Consider what you want and what you need for yourself.
- Pause for a moment and let go of the pressure.
- Patience and humility are essential.
The High Priestess card appears frequently in career readings, particularly those involving a return to school or a quest for knowledge.
What interests you the most? What are your most ardent aspirations in life? These questions are worth thinking about.
The High Priestess, being a being of wonder, cannot give you a straight response to the question of how you might make more money. However, this does not rule out the possibility of her offering advice.
Are you being held back by factors that you aren’t aware of? In order to get the whole picture, we need some sort of peeking behind the curtain.
You’re being urged to sit back and look at the matter objectively by this Major Arcana card. What words of wisdom would you provide to a person in your position?
- Take the time to discover what you’re truly interested in doing.
- Take a class or study up on this interest.
- Ask yourself whether you’re being held back by something.
The Tarot card of the High Priestess indicates shifting your focus to healthand spirituality, even though you didn’t specifically ask for that reading. When it comes to your physical well-being, have you noticed that anything seems “off”? If this is the case, you should listen to your gut and seek medical advice. Observing the High Priestess is crucial since she might indicate hormonal and reproductive concerns, as well as an impending pregnancy.
Your emotional self and the soul are the same. Is your spiritual well-being something you’ve been putting off? And perhaps you’re on a journey of self-discovery.
The message on this card is to “stick with it.” Look for techniques to raise your frequency, reconnect with your inner self, strengthen your psychic talents, and manifest your biggest goals.
- Make sure you’re taking care of yourself.
- Take heed of your inner voice.
- See if you can find strategies to raise your own vibrational frequency.
We have Two as a result of the law of attraction – one thing draws another. Two is a good number. When it comes to Major Arcana, the High Priested represents number 2. Whenever it comes to balancing inner and exterior, hidden and disclosed, intuitive and intellectual perspectives, she’s a master.
According to numerology, number two is also an indication of Unity. To put it another way, it symbolizes duality – two opposites striving to make sense of one another.
It is the High Priestess card that embodies intuition, ethereal energies, and sacred femininity.
The moon is the planet associated with emotions, the subconscious, and psychic abilities in astrology. Cancer is governed by the moon, which is why they are so in touch with their feelings. It is, therefore, possible to correlate this Moon Sign with the spirit of the High Priestess.
Water is the element that is associated with both the High Priestess Tarot Card and the Zodiac sign Cancer. Water is a symbol of enlightenment, healing, and restoration. Water indicates the natural ability to sense the mood of others, and they’re always eager to lend a helping hand.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about this tarot card.
It is the role of the High Priestess to bring spiritual illumination, inner illumination, divine knowledge, and wisdom to those who seek it. In your Tarot readings, she appears at times when the veil between you and the underworld is delicate, and you will have an opportunity to get access to the knowledge that lies deep inside your own soul.
In the upright position, if you draw The High Priestess, it indicates that it is time to look deep and pay close attention to the buried emotions and thoughts that you might not have been aware of, but which are showing in more physical or strange emotional symptoms.
It is a spiritual and wise card, and the High Priestess Card represents this. A favorable time to reconnect with your inner self and intuition, as well as to place faith in your higher power, occurs when this card emerges. Those who are interested in psychic growth will find this card to be yet another excellent choice.
The scroll in her hands, which is partially hidden by her shroud, bears the inscription TORA (which means “divine law”), which represents the memory we all have of the past, present, and future, which is referred to as Akasha. She is positioned between ablack and a white pillar of the mystic Temple of Solomon, which are marked with the letters ‘J’ representing Jachin and ‘B’ for Boaz.
Pope Joanis the woman on the Hight Priestess Card of the Tarot deck.