Drawing The High Priestess Card And Temperance 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 Temperance card together in particular.

The The High Priestess card and Temperance 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 Temperance mean together?

The High Priestess tarot card suggests that there are secrets or mysteries in your life that you may not be aware of. It is important to trust your intuition when it comes to these matters, as you may be able to sense things that others cannot. The Temperance tarot card suggests that you need to find a balance in your life, and that patience and self-control will be necessary in order to achieve this. If you can learn to control your impulses and emotions, you will be able to create a more harmonious existence.

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

Things are a bit tricky for this combination, as The High Priestess and Temperance mean different things. The cards are unsure about your question, or the answer to the question has not yet been decided.

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 is often associated with secrets, mystery and intuition. In terms of health, this card suggests that you should trust your gut instincts and listen to your body. There may be hidden health concerns that you are not aware of, and it is important to be open to the possibility of uncovering them. In terms of finances, this card suggests that you should be careful with your money and not take any unnecessary risks. You may have to make some tough choices in order to stay on track, but ultimately it will be worth it. In relationships, this card suggests that you should listen to your intuition and trust your gut. There may be some hidden issues that you are not aware of, but if you listen to your intuition you will be able to navigate them successfully.

What does Temperance mean?

The Temperance card is a symbol of balance and moderation in all things. It suggests that you find a middle ground between excess and deprivation, and avoid extremes. In health, this means eating a nutritious diet and exercising regularly, but not to the point of obsession. In finances, it means spending money wisely and avoiding both overindulgence and penny-pinching. In relationships, it means maintaining healthy boundaries and communication, and avoiding codependency or co-dependency.

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 Temperance has helped you.