In this chapter of the tarot course, we will see The High Priestess and her meanings. The hidden details for its interpretation in the tarot, its correspondence with numerology, the elements and kabbalistics.
What does The High Priestess card mean in the Tarot? What does The High Priestess card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does The High Priestess card upside down or reversed mean?
The High Priestess in Tarot Cards
The High Priestess is card number 2 in the tarot. The High Priestess presents two different messages, depending on the position in which it appears. The High Priestess upright is Intuition, the highest powers, the mystery, the subconscious fringe of the mind.
Inverted represents hidden agendas, hidden plans, veiled attitude, requires listening to the inner voice.
Correspondences of the card
- In Kabbalistics: Represents the letter Beth of the Hebrew alphabet, the Moon, the goddess Isis, goddess of prosperity and the number 2.
- Esoterically: It represents the Moon (intuition, sensitivity, soul), the element Water, the sign of Scorpio and the season of Spring.
- In numerology: She represents the number 2: Duality, the passive subject, the woman, the fecund, opposing forces.
Description of the figure
In the image of the card we see that The High Priestess sits with her back to the gates of the great universal mystery, guarding its entrance.
- We see in the background, behind the door, the great tree of knowledge, the tree of life, full of fruits.
- She also sits between two pillars, one light and one dark, symbolizing darkness and light, suggesting that it is she who can guide us in the passage to the depths.
- The tapestry behind her with the tree of life indicates that the curious cannot look and that only those who are already initiated can access and pass into the other dimension.
- The High Priestess wears a bluish mantle, representing knowledge, a crown representing the Triple Goddess and a cross on her chest symbolizing the balance that must exist between women and men.
- A Torah rests in her lap, symbolizing the esoteric world and its teachings of higher knowledge and dominates under her left foot the moon, signaling The High Priestess’ dominion over intuition.
What does The High Priestess mean in the Tarot?
The High Priestess on the right, General Meaning: The High Priestess is a very spiritual card, symbolizing a certain dominion over the spiritual world. It represents the possibility of pregnancy, the figure of the mother. It shows a person who has knowledge that she keeps, she does not say everything she knows.
It often has sexual connotations. It can be said that you are in a phase of great attractiveness to others.
She is linked to the moon, femininity, and inspiration. She is the wise and sensible counselor, the voice of experience.
She is the Intuition, the higher powers, the mystery, the subconscious fringe of the mind. This is a time to trust your intuition and your inner knowing, rather than your rational mind or conscious intellect. Pay attention to your dreams. Synchronicities are likely now.
When the High Priestess appears in a man’s reading, she also often represents a woman who will not love him well, but that he may not be able to avoid being overpowered by that passion. She represents the open doors that appear but the fear of walking through them.
There is a quest for perfection, to exploit one’s potentialities, and it will only be achieved if you put aside your fears, your selfishness and come face to face with your most hidden fears.
If you are looking for a final result, The High Priestess says that it will be good and positive, especially when it is on a spiritual level, such as changes in life, beliefs, habits, behaviors, significant changes in the way of being.
What does The High Priestess Card mean at work?
It is possible that a pleasant surprise may come your way soon as far as work is concerned. It could be career advancements, promotions, or even a new job opportunity.
You may find some new systems or processes that make your work life simpler and less stressful. Ignore workplace gossip and certainly don’t participate in it.
The High Priestess does not tell everything she knows, therefore, you can know everything that goes on around you and keep it a secret, that quiet knowledge is a form of subtle power.
What does The High Priestess Card mean in love?
This can be a mystical and magical time for love. Trust your instincts. As a man you may have access to a woman who is distant and inaccessible.
As a woman, you may have extra charm at this time and even people you never imagined would seek to approach you, if not fall for the strong charm you have at this time. Use this magnetic power wisely.
Relationships in any case will be full of tenderness, something maternal will surround the situation. They will be honest and romantic, although they may not be entirely expressive, which does not detract from the truthfulness of the feelings.
What does The High Priestess Card mean for money and finances?
It is generally a card of success and achievement, but everything must be well analyzed so that the objectives are realized in the desired manner. Someone may not be completely honest with you when it comes to finances.
You may not have all the information you need. Don’t be afraid to dig deep, and do your own research. Make sure, when it comes to financial transactions, that you disclose only the information that is needed and no more.
The investments you are making at this time will be correct and fruitful if you have taken the above into account.
What does The High Priestess Card mean in health?
One of the most significant things is the possibility of pregnancy. You may receive information about your health that has not yet come to light. If you feel something is wrong with your body, believe your concerns and take care of yourself.
You may need to see a health professional. Remember that The High Priestess symbolizes things that are hidden, so get yourself checked out to make sure everything is okay.
If a suggested procedure or test doesn’t “feel right,” don’t go through with it. Help yourself by monitoring your diet, exercise and making sure you are not lacking in vitamins and minerals.
What does The High Priestess mean spiritually?
The High Priestess card indicates that messages can come to you from all kinds of places. Take a pause to look at spirituality in a way you haven’t before.
Talk to people whose experiences and beliefs are different from yours. Step fearlessly out of your comfort zone, for that experience will only enrich you as a person.
What does The High Priestess card upside down or reversed mean?
The High Priestess reversed. In general, reversed this card represents hidden agendas, hidden plans, a veiled attitude, a need to listen to the inner voice.
You may be having difficulty “listening” to what your intuition is telling you. If that is the case, it is a clear sign to quiet down, spend some time in meditation, and spend some time alone.
Try different approaches, including journaling, or even yoga, meditation, or simple clarity of thought that we sometimes achieve simply by walking.
The information you seek is there. Trust yourself and your instincts.
What does the reversed High Priestess card mean at work?
When the High Priestess appears reversed with respect to work it can be very confusing about what is going on in your work life.
Things may be going on behind your back that you are unaware of, whether it directly involves you or not. Be suspicious, or at least don’t take for granted what your supervisors or co-workers say, because what they say is not the whole truth.
On the other hand your instincts may be telling you to keep a low profile. If that’s the case, follow your intuition. Things will become clearer later.
What does The High Priestess card reversed in love mean?
Although the attractiveness and magnetism that this card represents in an upright position is maintained, you do not feel confident about it. If you have to make a decision, take action but with great caution.
If you are in a crisis, try to be measured and appeal to your inner wisdom, any disproportionate act can lead to ruptures or situations difficult to overcome later. Be calm, for the moment it is better to keep quiet and take refuge in inner knowledge than to act vehemently.
In another order of things, it is possible that someone is not being sincere with you, take this into account in situations of the type “he is going to leave his wife to come with me”.
If there are too many promises and everything seems too good, The High Priestess tells you that you should be careful.
What does The High Priestess card reversed mean in money and finances?
A group of people, or a particular person, may not be being completely honest with you when it comes to finances.
Be very careful what you sign when this card appears upside down. Don’t hesitate to get more information and advice when it comes to large transactions you may be considering making.
When the High Priestess appears in reverse, you can be sure that all is not what it seems on the surface. It is recommended to be careful with savings, not to squander and to be aware of the “fine print”.
What does the reversed High Priestess card mean for health?
When the High Priestess appears in relation to a health issue, it is important to realize that you may not yet have all the information you need, and that you should not necessarily accept without discussion the first opinion you are given.
This card also indicates difficulties in conceiving or problems in carrying a pregnancy, as it is a card strongly linked to motherhood. If you are trying now, it is not a good time and you should consider leaving it for later.
This does not only mean physical problems, there may be a number of emotional, environmental, environmental and even economic issues that make it not a suitable time.
You should attend to your digestive system and consult if you feel discomfort.
What does The High Priestess card reversed mean spiritually?
Spirituality: This is a time when you are kind of closed to messages from within, you do not receive or do not want to receive what your unconscious inner self wants you to see.
It is possible that you are going through dreams with many meanings and you should pay attention to it, because when you do not listen, it is the mechanism that our deep psyche finds to let us know things.
The High Priestess tells you that they are not just simple dreams, pay attention to these messages because there could be many answers that you need.
