The role of the High Priestess is greatly misunderstand by many self-taught Wiccans and Witches. The title and role of the High Priestess was one that I assumed during the years I lead Lunar Wisdom Coven, but I no longer assume the position nor the title as the coven dissolved a few years ago and I did not birth another. At the present time I am solitary in my own practice and due to the transition I am experiencing I wouldn’t even suggest that I am a Priestess; I do not work or associate with any one particular personified goddess, god, or pantheon. I am Witch – that is a label that describes me, but beyond that I am uncertain.
I believe that many new Witches and Wiccans use the term Priestess and High Priestess interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two; that difference is the presence of a coven. A High Priestess is not a solitary practitioner; she is the physical representation and manifestation of the Goddess as she stands in the place between the realms for her coven. She leads the members in a vast number of ways that reach beyond leading Ritual, though that is one of her primary duties. She is the group’s guide, teacher, and counselor. An individual becomes a High Priestess by performing these duties and not just by proclaiming herself such.
The High Priestess is a position of service, not only to her gods, but to her coven and community. She has been called to this role by her gods, which makes her clergy. She is a Priestess who knows her Craft, who understands magick and is proficient in energy work. She has an ongoing intimate relationship with her gods and has experience with invocation and aspecting. She has exceptional communication skills and is comfortable managing a group of people, which includes handing conflict resolution. She is organized and has written and lead rituals.
The High Priestess is self-aware, humble, kind, generous, compassionate, and patient. She possesses both intellectual and emotional maturity. She respects others and the sacredness within all living beings. She has a presence, which comes from self-knowledge and confidence in her abilities and power that others recognize. She has earned the respect of her coven and has no need to pronounce that she is a High Priestess. Anyone who has the need to inform others that she is a High Priestess is someone I am unconvinced is actually one.
The High Priestess is a position of service, not only to her gods, but to her coven and community. She has been called to this role by her gods, which makes her clergy. She is a Priestess who knows her Craft, who understands magick and is proficient in energy work. She has an ongoing intimate relationship with her gods and has experience with invocation and aspecting. She has exceptional communication skills and is comfortable managing a group of people, which includes handing conflict resolution. She is organized and has written and lead rituals.
The High Priestess is self-aware, humble, kind, generous, compassionate, and patient. She possesses both intellectual and emotional maturity. She respects others and the sacredness within all living beings. She has a presence, which comes from self-knowledge and confidence in her abilities and power that others recognize. She has earned the respect of her coven and has no need to pronounce that she is a High Priestess. Anyone who has the need to inform others that she is a High Priestess is someone I am unconvinced is actually one.
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