You are able to recognize a Priestess only during her preparation for ceremony. Otherwise she could be anyone. A Priestess may heavily adorn herself with make up or jewelry to show status. She may also dress in attire that would awaken her power. What many may not know is that a Priestess, even when not in ceremony, is in constant communication with the other worlds. She is working to master the control of these communications, as well as to manage them when important information does come through. The Priestess will often show signs of telepathy or psychic abilities. She may also choose to hold on to this information, should she need it later against you. She is not good nor bad - she IS. A Priestess is the master of the spirit with the physical - after all, it is women who are the portal between worlds of life and death. The power of the Priestess would depend on how well she is to master herself, and her chosen craft. There are different areas where a Priestess may choose to be of service to, but no matter which faith, philosophy or dogma that she chooses, know she is a powerful force, and not one to ever be trifled with. Yet if you do cross her path, and make her cross, make amends quickly. As she grows from Master into Sage, she will learn the discernment of who to curse, who to vex, and who to just let alone. For one of the best ways to recognize a Priestess is by listening to the words she uses, or by watching her dance. A Priestess is a free, wild woman of mystery and sensuality. This is both her power, and her way to open up to the information on the other side. Oh, you may also have an idea of who is a Priestess by how open her eyes are when she looks at you. And if you only see yourself, in a way that is unsettling, that the owner of those eyes may just be a magickal woman, known as a Priestess.
- by Arthena Sophia
