Drawing The High Priestess Card And 8 Of Cups 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 8 Of Cups card together in particular.

The The High Priestess card and 8 Of Cups 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 8 Of Cups mean together?

The High Priestess tarot card and the 8 of Cups tarot card together represent secrets, mystery, intuition, and the need to trust yourself. These two cards together suggest that you may need to withdraw from a situation or relationship in order to move on. The 8 of Cups suggests that this may be a difficult decision, but it is one that is necessary in order to preserve your health and wellbeing. The High Priestess reminds you to listen to your intuition during this time and trust that you are making the right decisions for yourself.

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 8 Of Cups 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 8 Of Cups 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 is time to start trusting your intuition more and keeping your own counsel. This is a time for reflection and for going within yourself to find the answers you seek. It is also a time to be more mystery and not give away all your secrets. In terms of health, this is a good time to focus on your mental and emotional health, as well as getting in touch with your spiritual side. In terms of finances, this is a time to be more conservative with your spending and to focus on saving your money. In terms of relationships, this is a time to focus on the quality of your relationships, rather than the quantity. This is a time to be more introspective and to really get to know yourself and what you want out of life.

What does 8 Of Cups mean?

When The 8 Of Cups tarot card appears in a reading, it often indicates that it is time to move on from a current situation. This may be due to a change in circumstances, or simply because it is time to pursue a new path. This card suggests that it is time to withdraw from a situation, or to take a break from something that is no longer working. It is also a reminder that it is okay to let go of something that is no longer serving you. This may be a relationship, a job, or even a way of thinking. The 8 Of Cups also suggests that it is time to take care of yourself, and to focus on your own needs. This is not a selfish act, but rather a necessary one. You may need to take some time for yourself, in order to recharge and refocus. This is a good time to take a vacation, or to simply take some time for yourself. This is also a good time to reflect on your past, and to learn from your mistakes. The 8 Of Cups suggests that you may need to let go of some of your material possessions, in order to make room for new experiences. This is not a time to be attached to things, but rather a time to let go and move on. This card also suggests that you may need to end a relationship, or to let go of something that is no longer working. This may be a difficult decision, but it is one that is necessary in order to move forward. The 8 Of Cups suggests that you may need to make some changes in your life, in order to find happiness. These changes may be small, or they may be major. But they will all be necessary in order to find the happiness and fulfillment you desire.

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 8 Of Cups has helped you.