The High Priestess Tarot Card Meaning
The High Priestess is card II of the Major Arcana. Upright it means intuition, mystery, inner knowing; reversed, secrets, ignoring intuition, confusion.
The High Priestess
Upright meaning
The answer is within. Be still, listen to your intuition and notice what is not being said.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, The High Priestess suggests secrets, ignoring intuition, confusion. Its energy is blocked, delayed or turned inward; ask what is holding it back.
Love
Hidden feelings; let things unfold slowly.
Career and money
Research and quiet strategy beat loud moves.
Yes or no
The High Priestess leans maybe in yes-or-no readings.
The High Priestess in a three-card reading
- Past: recent events shaped by intuition.
- Present: you are in a phase of intuition and mystery.
- Future: an open outcome that depends on your next choice.
Astrology and number
The High Priestess is card 2 of the Major Arcana. In the Golden Dawn tradition it corresponds to the symbol ☽︎ shown on our card. In numerology, 2 carries the energy of sensitivity.
The High Priestess upright vs reversed
| Upright | Reversed | |
|---|---|---|
| Keywords | intuition, mystery, inner knowing | secrets, ignoring intuition, confusion |
| Advice | Lean into intuition. | Watch for secrets. |
| Yes or no | says “not yet” or “it depends” | wait for clarity |
Reflecting on The High Priestess
When The High Priestess appears, sit with these questions for a few minutes before acting:
- Where in my life am I being asked for intuition?
- Am I showing any signs of secrets?
- What is one small step I can take this week that honours this card?
Write your answers down; a tarot card is most useful as a mirror for your own thinking, and reading your notes later shows how its message played out.
Frequently asked questions
What does The High Priestess mean?
Upright: intuition, mystery, inner knowing. Reversed: secrets, ignoring intuition, confusion.
Is The High Priestess a yes or no card?
It usually leans maybe.
What does The High Priestess mean in love?
Hidden feelings; let things unfold slowly.
What does The High Priestess mean for career?
Research and quiet strategy beat loud moves.
What does The High Priestess reversed mean?
Reversed, it points to secrets, ignoring intuition, confusion.