The High Priestess describes an individual who is cloaked in their own inner knowledge and intuition. Her job is to bridge the gap between the material and spiritual planes; she knows that knowledge of both sides brings important teaching.
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The High Priestess as a Person (Upright)
Wisdom. The person that the High Priestess represents, is one who embodies feminine wisdom. This is someone who seeks knowledge and, like the Magician, bridges the gap between the depths of reality.
Intuitive. There is no one who is more intuitive than the High Priestess. She knows know judgement, and therefore is able to interpret all sides and energies, and decide accordingly, without bias.
Relies on their feelings. As a person, the High Priestess is confident in relying on "gut instinct", feelings, and emotion. She is very good at it.
The High Priestess as a Person (Reversed)
When the High Priestess is representing a person, but presents in the reversed position, we must interpret this card differently than in the upright position.
The reversed High Priestess is quite another interpretation than the upright version of the High Priestess, in terms of who the card represents as a person.
Their intuition is blocked. As an individual, the reversed High Priestess points to a person who is not allowing their intuition/instincts to guide them.
Focus on outer rather than inner. This person who is represented by the High Priestess in reverse describes someone who is more concerned about the opinions of others, rather than relying on their own intuition.
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The High Priestess is divine, feminine energy.
She is ruled by the Moon.
The High Priestess is all about intuition and trusting one's own guidance system and instincts.
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The High Priestess energy does not question herself. She relies and believes in her gut instincts and her intuition.
A person who embodies High Priestess energy is not afraid to be alone. They can go out into the world, into nature, into the workspace, alone. But somehow not feel alone because their High Priestess energy guides them.
You will know if you have High Priestess energy if you are able to comfortably go out into the world and not care what others think. Instead, you rely on your own mental, emotional and spiritual faculties to confirm that your guidance system and intuition are on point.
Always use your intuition, and feel free to leave any comments below.
Love and blessings!
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