By Isabella Vale, Founder of Tarot Masters
The High Priestess is one of those cards that always stops me in my tracks. When she shows up in a reading about emotions, I know we’re stepping into subtle, sacred territory. This isn’t about surface-level affection or dramatic declarations. This is deep. Mysterious. Unspoken.
When The High Priestess appears in response to a feelings question, like “How does this person feel about getting closer emotionally?”, it often speaks to quiet but profound undercurrents. You might not see these feelings on the outside, but they are there, layered, rich, and sometimes even hidden from the person themselves.
The High Priestess Upright as Feelings
Upright, The High Priestess suggests someone is experiencing strong but private emotions. These feelings may not be expressed openly, but they run deep. This is the kind of energy that lingers in the eyes, in the pauses, in the unspoken moments.
They may be feeling:
- Emotionally connected to you on a soul level
- Introspective and unsure whether to reveal their heart
- Drawn to your energy in a spiritual or intuitive way
- Protective of their feelings, keeping them sacred
- A sense of knowing or déjà vu around your connection
This card can suggest someone who feels a powerful bond but needs time to process it. They’re watching, feeling, sensing, and they may not be ready to act just yet. Trust and timing are key when The High Priestess appears.
The High Priestess Reversed as Feelings
Reversed, The High Priestess often points to emotional confusion or disconnection from one’s inner world. The person may be struggling to understand their own feelings or keeping secrets out of fear. Sometimes, they’re ignoring their intuition altogether.
They might be feeling:
- Overwhelmed by their emotions but trying to hide it
- Suspicious or mistrustful, unsure who to open up to
- Attracted to you but afraid of what that means
- Emotionally distant, even from themselves
- Out of touch with their inner truth
This card reversed can also suggest a block, something is preventing them from going deeper. They might be used to relying on logic and not comfortable being vulnerable. It’s not that the feelings aren’t there, but they’re clouded by hesitation or fear of being truly seen.
Final Thoughts
The High Priestess reminds me that not all emotions live on the surface. Some are sacred, ancient, and need space to unfold. If this card shows up in a reading about feelings, know that something meaningful is happening beneath the surface, even if you can’t quite name it yet.
The invitation is to slow down, trust your own intuition, and allow space for the unspoken to become clear in its own time.
With love and presence,
Isabella Vale