The High Priestess
Intuition, Subconscious
Quick answer
The core meaning of The High Priestess is Inner wisdom and intuition. Upright, it usually points to Intuition, the subconscious, mystery, inner wisdom. Symbolizes silent observatio; reversed, it may suggest Secrets revealed, suppressed intuition, superficiality, emotional instability. M.
Card imagery
A solemn woman sits between two pillars, one black and one white (marked B and J), before a veil embroidered with pomegranates and palms. She holds a scroll (TORA), and a crescent moon rests at her feet.
Upright meaning
Intuition, the subconscious, mystery, inner wisdom. Symbolizes silent observation and listening to the inner voice, finding answers through intuition rather than logic.
Reversed meaning
Secrets revealed, suppressed intuition, superficiality, emotional instability. May indicate ignoring the inner voice, or becoming withdrawn and distant.