The High Priestess
Major arcana, number 2
Upright
A time for listening rather than speaking — intuition knows this one before reason does.
Reversed
You have muted your own inner voice, or something has not surfaced yet.
| Arcana | Major |
|---|---|
| Number | 2 |
How to read this
- The 22 major arcana speak of the large movements; the 56 minor arcana speak of the specific events inside them. Noticing which one you drew tells you the scale.
- A minor card is read by combining suit and number: the suit says which area of life, the number says which stage within it.
- Reversed is less an opposite than the same force blocked or overdone. Before flipping the meaning, look at where that force is actually going.
- A card is a picture of the present situation, not a fixed future. The same card reads differently depending on what you asked.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What does the tarot card The High Priestess mean?
Upright: A time for listening rather than speaking — intuition knows this one before reason does.
Q. What does The High Priestess mean reversed?
You have muted your own inner voice, or something has not surfaced yet.
Q. Where does The High Priestess sit in the deck?
Major arcana, number 2