intuition, secrets, inner wisdom
The High Priestess Tarot Card Meaning
What The High Priestess means upright and reversed, with readings for love, money and career.
The picture and its symbols
The High Priestess shows a priestess seated quietly between two pillars, holding a scroll. It is number 2 of the Major Arcana, the part of the Fool's journey about meeting the outer world and establishing who you are. This is a card that keeps its mouth closed. Something has not surfaced yet, so it is read as a reason to wait rather than to press for answers.
Upright meaning
intuition, secrets, inner wisdom. Rather than hurrying, watch the situation quietly. Your intuition already knows the answer.
- Love
- There are feelings that have not been spoken. This is a period for learning the other person's heart slowly.
- Money
- There may be information you cannot see yet. Check the facts again before a big decision.
- Career
- Your strengths show in deep work such as study, research and analysis.
- Yes or no
- Not yet
- Advice
- A Major Arcana card points to a larger current that effort alone does not control. Put your energy into aligning with it rather than resisting.
Reversed meaning
ignored instincts, hidden facts, confusion. You are turning away from your inner voice, or a hidden circumstance may come to light.
- Love
- Secrets or distance make the relationship feel stifling.
- Money
- Relying on unverified information can cost you.
- Career
- Unclear information at work is confusing. Trust only what has been confirmed.
- Yes or no
- No
- Advice
- A reversed Major Arcana card signals that you are pushing against a larger current. Before forcing things, ask what you need to let go of.
Timing
Because this is a Major Arcana card, do not hurry the timing: wait for things to ripen. Readers usually think in terms of a season.
The question this card asks
What does your heart already know that your head keeps denying?
Draw the cards yourself
For entertainment and self-reflection only. Do not use a reading to make health, legal or financial decisions.