A cleric holds a heavy mace. The Priest card represents wisdom, insight, closeness to the divine, and divine magic.
Upright Meaning
- Person. A person (perhaps a cleric, druid, or paladin) who uses divine magic or is very pious.
- Creature or Trap. A creature with abilities similar to those of a cleric, druid, or paladin.
- Place. A temple, shrine, or similar place consecrated to a deity or natural force.
- Treasure. A magic item such as a Staff of Healing or a Holy Avenger; alternatively, valuable temple accouterments.
- Situation. A problem that requires and rewards piety or the use of divine magic.
Reversed Meaning
- Person. A person devoted to a false god, or a cause that isn't worthy of devotion.
- Creature or Trap. A demon or another creature opposed to the gods.
- Place. A place that was consecrated but that has been abandoned or converted to secular use.
- Treasure. An idol depicting an invented god or a demon lord.
- Situation. A situation caused by impiety or misguided zealotry.