Daily Life Through the High Priestess Lens

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Vision Quest Tarot

The High Priestess shows up in tarot as a reminder to slow down and listen to yourself. Not in a vague “just be more intuitive” kind of way—but in a real, practical sense.

She’s about pausing long enough to hear what’s actually going on beneath the surface, especially when life feels noisy, overwhelming, or like you’re supposed to have it all figured out by now. Seriously, like who does?

Here’s what working with the High Priestess can look like in day-to-day life:

1. Make space to unplug

You don’t have to meditate for an hour a day. But if you’re constantly taking in content—scrolling, streaming, multitasking—it’s really hard to hear yourself think. Try setting aside even 10 minutes a day where you’re not consuming anything. Just be quiet. Breathe. Let your thoughts land without judgment. I spent time over the weekend sitting on the balcony and just looking at a pine tree . . . that’s unplugging, for me.

2. Start noticing your patterns

The High Priestess is about inner wisdom—and a lot of that shows up through repetition. Write down your dreams when you remember them. Pay attention to signs, synchronicities, or weird little nudges. Patterns help you build trust in your intuition, but you have to start tracking them to see what’s there.

3. Get comfortable saying no

You don’t need to justify why something doesn’t feel right. The High Priestess isn’t about over-explaining. If you feel a clear no in your body—even if your brain is still unsure—honor that. Practice saying no to things that drain you so you can say yes to what actually matters.

4. Work with the moon

It doesn’t need to be a whole ritual. Just start noticing how you feel during different moon phases. Maybe set an intention during the new moon and let go of something during the full moon. Even a short journal entry or a card pull can be enough.

5. Use a physical reminder

Pick something small—a ring, a stone—and let it be your “intuition check-in” tool. When you see it or wear it, take a second to ask: What feels true right now? What do I actually need?

Chrysalis Tarot

The truth is, The High Priestess isn’t here to fix everything. She’s here to help you come back to yourself—without needing permission, without needing to explain it to anyone else. You already know more than you think you do. The trick is giving yourself time and space to hear it.

Nancy