The High Priest is the last of the first five Tarot cards that identify the structural basis of the human being.
The High Priest represents wisdom, experience, and advice. He is the great teacher, a specialist in a subject or with so much experience that we turn to him for help, advice, or guidance. He represents those situations or moments in which a human being realizes that there are people who know more about a certain subject, who have more knowledge or experience and that they can turn to.
The High Priest is also synonymous with expert, communicator and mediator. He is kind, patient, intelligent, calm and highly respected in his field or area of wisdom. He manages to bridge the gap between different people and different points of view. He is depicted with a hairless head so that more perception and wisdom can enter through the crown chakra.
Like the High Priestess, the High Priest stands between two columns that remind us that the knowledge we can acquire in the earthly world is limited, not all knowledge is possible. At the same time, this is something reserved for the divine.
He has his hands in a “blessing” position, with which he “receives” and “gives.” This archetype is linked to great masters, experts or people who have the ability to transmit information. It is a wise, communicative, knowledgeable archetype that helps others.
The High Priest tells you that you need more information, that you need the knowledge of an expert on the subject or advice, that he advises from his values, from his knowledge through experience.
How to work with the High Priest card in the Tarot?
The journey through the Tarot arcana is a journey of inner knowledge, an adventure and a path to oneself. Below we propose some exercises to internalize each card. It is important that you do not do them all at once. Dedicate the time you need to each arcana and do it when you feel like it. Respect and follow your inner time.
- Think about whether you need help or advice in any area of your life and don’t hesitate to ask for it!
- Write down, think about, question your values, and ask yourself if they are still valid for you or if you need to renew them.