Drawing The High Priestess Card And King 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 King Of Swords card together in particular.

The The High Priestess card and King 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 King Of Swords mean together?

When The High Priestess and The King Of Swords come together, it usually indicates that someone is in a position of power and authority who is able to keep secrets and understand the hidden meanings behind things. This person is usually very intuitive and can be trusted to make decisions based on their gut feelings. They are often great leaders who are able to think strategically and get things done.

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 King 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 King 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?

Health: The High Priestess Tarot card means that you should trust your intuition when it comes to your health. If you have a gut feeling about something, go with it. Don’t second-guess yourself. This is a time to be introspective and listen to your body.

Finances: The High Priestess Tarot card can represent financial abundance. However, it is also a reminder to not take anything for granted. Appreciate what you have and be mindful of your spending.

Relationships: The High Priestess Tarot card is a reminder to trust your intuition when it comes to relationships. If you feel like someone is not being truthful, or if you have a gut feeling about someone, listen to it. This is also a time to be introspective and focus on your own needs.

What does King Of Swords mean?

Health: The King of Swords is a card that suggests that you take a strategic and intentional approach to your health. This may mean making lifestyle changes in order to improve your overall health, or it may mean seeking out specific treatments or therapies to target specific health concerns. In either case, the key is to be proactive and to have a clear plan in mind. This is not a time to simply hope for the best or to wing it. Rather, you need to be prepared and to know exactly what you want to achieve.

Finances: The King of Swords is a card that suggests that you take a strategic and intentional approach to your finances. This may mean creating a budget and stick to it, or it may mean investing in specific financial products or services. In either case, the key is to be aware of your financial situation and to have a clear plan for how you want to improve it. This is not a time to take risks or to gamble with your money. Rather, you need to be cautious and to make sure that you are making wise choices.

Relationships: The King of Swords is a card that suggests that you take a strategic and intentional approach to your relationships. This may mean setting boundaries and communicating your needs, or it may mean seeking out specific therapies or counseling to improve your relationship. In either case, the key is to be aware of your own needs and to have a clear plan for how you want to improve your relationship. This is not a time to simply hope for the best or to ignore your problems. Rather, you need to be proactive and to work on your relationship in a intentional and deliberate way.

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 King Of Swords has helped you.