over the divine mysteries of the universe, as well as the profound connection to the heavens above. The lunar symbols can also be taken to suggest her connection to the unconscious.
When the High Priestess appears in a reading in representation of someone other than the querent, the person in question is going to be a female figure with qualities very similar to those of the Priestess herself. She could either be a woman who has dealings with the spiritual side of life – a theologian, an astrologer, or a psychic perhaps. She could also simply be a mysterious or unusually wise individual – someone with extensive knowledge of many things or one who always seems to have an answer for every question. Sometimes she can represent someone who comes off as mysterious and untouchable, much like the Priestess herself.
When the High Priestess appears in a tarot spread in representation of the querent, she usually signals a time of study, discovery, investigation, or contemplation ahead. The querent may be coming into a time in her life when she will be spending much time doing research or taking on previously unknown knowledge or secrets, possibly in order to prepare herself to step into the next chapter of her life. This can come about in a number of ways. She may find herself spending a significant amount of time going through old letter, documents, and texts in search of information. Alternatively, she may be about to receive insight psychically through dreams, tarot, or other avenues along those lines. (Remember the High Priest governs the unconscious.)
The surrounding cards and exact positioning of the High Priestess card will be able to help define the specifics of what her appearance is meant to mean. At that point, the querent will