The High Priestess (Upright) Tarot Card Meaning

Read on as we examine The High Priestess in specific situations.

The High Priestess Upright Relationships

For singles, getting The High Priestess when asking about love suggests love is coming, but it’s behind the veil for now. There may be secret admirers, hidden feelings, or romantic potential with someone you already know. You may be in a quiet phase of emotional or spiritual growth before your true love comes. The High Priestess suggests introspection and patience before you enter a new relationship. Pay attention to your intuition and any dreams or signs of who this person could be. But don’t chase anyone, as love, if it’s meant to be, will unfold naturally.

Getting The High Priestess when asking about a new or possible relationship suggests that perhaps things are feeling slow or stale. One or perhaps both of you might be withholding emotionally, though the connection itself likely has a spiritual or karmic vibe. The attraction between you two is subtle but has a psychic-like quality to it—almost like you know something is happening under the surface, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. The High Priestess is telling you not to rush this relationship and to let things unfold naturally. Your intuition is picking up a lot more than you may realize.

If you’re asking about an current relationship, this card highlights that reflection and emotional quiet may be taking place. You may get the sense that your partner is keeping something to themselves—not necessarily in a duplicitous way, but of something they’re processing internally. Or you might be the one withdrawing emotionally, needing space for spiritual/emotional grounding. The connection may very well be strong on an energetic level, but communication on the surface could use a little work. If something is bothering you or you suspect something is going on with your partner, it’s best to talk it over. Intimacy strengthens bonds.

The High Priestess in regards to your ex suggests there is something lingering but unspoken between you two. The High Priestess denotes unresolved emotions or perhaps secrets that never surfaced during your relationship. You may still be energetically attached to this person, seeing them in your dreams, and feeling a pull toward them even if there is no contact between you two. This card encourages you to reflect on what went wrong, if anything, between you two. It’s not a good time to try and reconnect.

The High Priestess in regards to your crush suggests you may be picking up on things about them without even realizing it. But, you may also be obsessively analyzing them, perhaps for signs of reciprocation. The High Priestess here is telling you to chill out. Don’t act on your crush just yet. Whether this person can become more than just a crush will become clear with time. Alternatively, this card suggests that perhaps you’re missing subtle signs your crush is sending, in either the attraction or disinterest direction.

You may be noticing that your child is becoming more withdrawn or perhaps more emotionally sensitive. Your child may not be communicating what is going on beneath the surface. The High Priestess is urging you to listen to your parental instincts to understand what’s boiling under the surface. You know more than you may realize at first.

Getting The High Priestess when asking about a friend suggests there is an quiet but enigmatic energy to this friendship. There may be shared secrets or a psychic connection between the two of you. Your friend may be a great listener, or someone you can talk to when you need clarity and support. The High Priestess also suggests the possibility that there may be secrets or emotional distance brewing, though. Trust plays a huge role in relationships, and what’s hidden can have just as much of an impact as what’s on the surface. Watch out for signs of subtle shifts in the energy between you two.

If you get the High Priestess when asking about an ex friend, this suggests that there was a lot more going on than you may have realized. You may have instinctively picked up on signs that something was “off” but couldn’t quite articulate what. Perhaps this friend faded on you, ghosted, or there was just a lack of closure. Maybe you even caught your ex friend being deceitful but suspect they didn’t or wouldn’t tell you the whole truth. Whatever lead to the desolation of your friendship, you know why deep down. The High Priestess is telling you to listen to that inner voice for answers.

Asking about an enemy and pulling The High Priestess suggests this person may not be what they appear as. They may come across publicly to people who don’t know them very wel one way, and to you completely another. Whatever it appears your enemy may be doing is not necessarily out of spite or malice, but due to their innate character flaws. Secrecy, calculation and deceit are all possibly at play with this person.

The High Priestess Upright Work and Finances

Getting The High Priestess when asking about a potential career or job suggests this career path may be a soul calling for you. Your career idea is soul-aligned but may not be fully aligned just yet. If your career path is related to spirituality, psychology or a creative venture, The High Priestess is what you’d want to see. Though the The High Priestess says: don’t rush it just yet. Let the idea sit for a bit and see how you feel about it over the next week or so. Observe your dreams. Meditate. Journal your thoughts and feelings. If you’re still feeling a pull toward this career path, go for it!

The High Priestess when asking about your current career or job suggests there may be more going beneath the surface than is apparent at first place. Perhaps work place politics or drama you’re not privy to, or your boss or co-worker isn’t being fully transparent about something. In any case, The High Priestess upright here suggests to keep a close eye, observe, and don’t be reactive.

Pulling The High Priestess when asking about a potential business idea is a great sign if your business is esoteric, spiritual or psychological. Less esoteric business paths include analytics and investigation where you must dig below the surface to find solutions and answers. If your business idea is not aligned with these matters, it’s not a strong yes or no either way, but a suggestion to sit and analyze this business proposition. Meditate on it. Journal. Observe your dreams. If it’s something you still feel pulled toward after a week or two, go for it!

Pulling The High Priestess when asking about your current business suggests you trust your gut when it comes to business affairs. If a supplier seems sketchy, trust you gut. If an employee is acting a little shady but is otherwise fine to your face, also trust you gut. You have strong intuitive skills. Put these to use here.

Pulling The High Priestess when asking about your money and finances suggests that you may be feeling uncertain about your financial health at this point in time. This doesn’t mean you’re in trouble, though. But it’s a clear sign to not act in haste when making any financial decisions. Is investing in that alt coin or asking for a second mortgage really necessary right now? It’s a good idea to wait until you get a very clear YES from your subconscious. Don’t make big financial decisions until you’re 100% sure you want to do so.

The High Priestess Upright Pregnancy

Getting The High Priestess when asking about a possible pregnancy is a “maybe”. It’s possible, but it wouldn’t necessarily be medically confirmed right now as it may be too early in the (possible) pregnancy. Listen closely to your body’s signals. If you are pregnant, the signs may not be readily apparent until later on. Wait until a missed period, and then take a test.