The High Priestess
Major Arcana II
Core Meanings
Upright Meaning
- Intuition and inner wisdom
- Sacred knowledge and mystery
- Divine feminine energy
- Subconscious mind
- Spiritual enlightenment
Reversed Meaning
- Disconnection from intuition
- Hidden information coming to light
- Repressed feelings
- Need for inner reflection
- Secrets and mystery
Card Symbolism
The High Priestess sits between two pillars, guarding the entrance to the divine mysteries. Key symbols include:
- The Two Pillars: Boaz and Jachin, representing duality and the gateway to sacred knowledge
- The Crescent Moon: Intuition, cycles, and the divine feminine
- The Torah Scroll: Hidden knowledge and sacred teachings
- The Blue Robe: Spiritual wisdom and depth
- The Cross: Balance between the physical and spiritual realms
One Card Reading Interpretation
When The High Priestess appears in your one card tarot reading, she calls you to trust your intuition and pay attention to your inner voice. This card suggests that the answers you seek lie within your subconscious mind rather than in the external world.
Common Scenarios
- Personal Growth: Time for meditation, inner work, and spiritual development
- Decision Making: Trust your gut feelings rather than logic alone
- Relationships: Pay attention to unspoken dynamics and subtle energies
- Career: Listen to your inner guidance about important choices
Reflection Questions
When you draw The High Priestess in your one card reading, consider these questions:
- What is your intuition trying to tell you right now?
- Are you giving enough time to your inner world and spiritual practice?
- What secrets or mysteries are asking to be explored?
- How can you better trust your inner knowing?
Reading Tip for The High Priestess
When The High Priestess appears, take time for meditation and quiet reflection. The answers you seek may come through dreams, intuitive flashes, or moments of deep inner knowing.