Drawing The High Priestess Card And 10 Of Swords Tarot Cards Together | What Do They Mean When Together? | A Complete Guide

A key aspect of reading your own tarot is interpreting cards. For a beginner interpreting a single card can be fine, as there are plenty of resources to help you out, however interpreting two or more can be very tricky.

However, if you have been practising single card readings for a while a 2 card spread will be a great introduction into reading multiple cards.

As you’ve found this page, you’re probably wondering how to interpret the The High Priestess card and 10 Of Swords card together in particular.

The The High Priestess card and 10 Of Swords have unique qualities and will interact with each other in different ways depending on what kind of reading you are doing.

What does The High Priestess and 10 Of Swords mean together?

The High Priestess and the Ten of Swords together can be interpreted to mean that you are at a crossroads in your life and that it is time to trust your intuition to guide you to the right path. The Ten of Swords suggests that there is an ending coming which may be painful, but it is also necessary in order to move on to the next phase of your life. The High Priestess advises you to trust yourself and your instincts in order to make the best decisions for your future.

The meaning of the cards will depend on what kind of reading you are doing and the question you asked the deck. This is a guide covering the general meanings of the cards and how they relate to each other.

Common 2-card spreads

Whilst it’s great to know who these two cards interact with each other, it’s important to note that the meaning will depend on the context of your spread

The most common 2 card spreads I recommend to newer readers are:

• The 2 card cross (otherwise known as “The Fool’s Journey”)
• The 2 card “Yes or No”

“The Fool’s Journey”

Setup: The two card cross is where you place two cards face up, one placed vertically and with one laying horizontally over

Interpretation: The 2 cards represent a “situation” and a “challenge”. The first card will describe the situation you are in with the second horizontal card being the “challenge” crossing you (literally crossing you in this case!)

Reading: Using the overviews in this guide is a great way to start. First, look at the meanings of the 2 cards, and see how they might relate either as your “situation” or “challenge”. Once you have that you can look at the general overview for how the two cards interact with each other.

The benefit of this spread is that it can give clarity when you’re feeling uncertain or anxious. Once you have clarity of thought, and a strong idea of what your challenge is you can find solutions to help your situation

The 2 card “Yes or No”

Setup: The 2 card “Yes or No” is where you place two cards face up side by side, whilst asking your deck a “yes or no” question.

Interpretation: Each card in a tarot deck has a “yes” or a “no” meaning. Look at the meanings of each card, and you will have your answer.

The benefit of this is you get a stronger yes or no compared to a single card draw. You may find you often get a mix of “yes or no”, and this is fine. It simply means there is doubt, or things are not yet clear.

Yes or No meaning

Both The High Priestess and 10 Of Swords mean “No”. If you are asking a direct question, then be under no illusions, the answer is a negative one. If you draw The High Priestess and 10 Of Swords the answer to your question is “NO”.

The “Yes” and “No” meanings can differ from reader to reader. The meanings here are based on what I believe are the generally accepted definitions.

What does The High Priestess mean?

The High Priestess Tarot card means that it’s time to take a step back and let your intuition guide you. It’s time to trust yourself and your instincts, and to keep your secrets close to your heart. This is a time of healing and regeneration, so focus on your health and wellbeing. Financially, this is a time to be conservative and not take any unnecessary risks. Relationships wise, The High Priestess tarot card indicates that it’s time to go within and focus on your own needs. This is not a time to seek outside validation or approval, but rather to trust your own inner guidance.

What does 10 Of Swords mean?

The 10 of Swords is a reminder that sometimes things have to end before they can begin again. This is a time to let go of what is no longer working and make space for something new to enter your life.

Health: The 10 of Swords suggests that you may be going through a difficult health issue that requires you to let go of something in order to move forward. This may be a physical ailment that requires you to change your lifestyle or it could be an emotional issue that is weighing you down. Whatever the case may be, this is a time to release what is no longer serving you and make space for healing.

Finances: The 10 of Swords suggests that you may be facing some financial difficulties. This is a time to take a good hard look at your finances and see where you can cut back or make changes. This may be a difficult process, but it is necessary in order to get your finances back on track.

Relationships: The 10 of Swords suggests that you may be facing some relationship difficulties. This is a time to take a good hard look at your relationships and see where you may need to make some changes. This may be a difficult process, but it is necessary in order to create healthier and happier relationships.

Conclusion

Understanding how the meaning of a reading changes once you start involving more than one card can be tricky. This will come with time and practice, however I hope this guide on what your cards might be telling you when you draw The High Priestess and 10 Of Swords has helped you.