The High Priestess tarot card meaning
The High Priestess sits quietly between two pillars and knows more than she says. She asks you to trust your gut and to wait for information that hasn't come out yet. Not everything should be forced into the open today.
- Upright
- intuition, secrets, inner knowing, patience
- Reversed
- ignored instincts, hidden agendas, confusion
Upright meaning
The High Priestess sits quietly between two pillars and knows more than she says. She asks you to trust your gut and to wait for information that hasn't come out yet. Not everything should be forced into the open today.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, you may be ignoring your own instincts or listening to everyone except yourself. There may also be secrets around you, so read between the lines.
Love and relationships
There's more under the surface than what's being said. Give a new connection time to reveal itself. In a relationship, a quiet honest talk helps more than guessing.
Career and money
Research, study and behind-the-scenes work go well. Don't share your plans too early. Your intuition about a person or offer is probably right.
Advice from the card
Get quiet, listen to your gut, then decide.
The High Priestess in a yes or no reading
The High Priestess is a maybe card: the outcome depends on your next step. Reversed, it leans towards no.
Where this card sits in the deck
Major Arcana cards (22 cards, numbered 0 to 21) show big life themes and turning points. When one turns up, the message usually carries extra weight.
Tarot questions people ask
What does the The High Priestess tarot card mean?+
The High Priestess sits quietly between two pillars and knows more than she says. She asks you to trust your gut and to wait for information that hasn't come out yet. Not everything should be forced into the open today.
What does The High Priestess reversed mean?+
Reversed, you may be ignoring your own instincts or listening to everyone except yourself. There may also be secrets around you, so read between the lines.
What does The High Priestess mean in love?+
There's more under the surface than what's being said. Give a new connection time to reveal itself. In a relationship, a quiet honest talk helps more than guessing.
Is The High Priestess a yes or no card?+
The High Priestess is a maybe card: the outcome depends on your next step. Reversed, it leans towards no.
What does The High Priestess mean for career and money?+
Research, study and behind-the-scenes work go well. Don't share your plans too early. Your intuition about a person or offer is probably right.
What is the advice of The High Priestess?+
Get quiet, listen to your gut, then decide. Keywords: intuition, secrets, inner knowing, patience.
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