The High Priestess and Death

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of The High Priestess and Death cards in a tarot spread for various aspects of life: love, career, finances, and spiritual growth. Study the symbolism and interpretation of the upright and reversed connection of these two arcana.

Combination of card The High Priestess and card Death

The High Priestess upright symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and secrets about to be revealed. The Death card upright represents an end and a new beginning. This can signify the end of one life stage and the start of another, more civilized and productive. This combination promises a deep understanding and acceptance of change.

Combination of card The High Priestess and reversed card Death

When the High Priestess in the upright position combines with the Death card in reverse, it may indicate that the intuition and wisdom of the High Priestess are being used to deny the inevitability of change or endings. Fear of change or the unknown may be hindering progress.

Combination of reversed card The High Priestess and card Death

The reversed High Priestess signifies a lack of listening to one's inner intuition or a loss of personal identity. When combined with the upright Death, it may indicate that despite the changes being present, the person loses their intuition or cannot find themselves in the new reality.

Combination of reversed card The High Priestess and reversed card Death

When both cards are reversed, it can symbolize ignoring intuition and denying the need for change. It may mean clinging to the past and refusing the inevitable. This can lead to stagnation and an unwillingness to grow. For example, someone might stay fixated on an old job despite new opportunities waiting for them.