Really old thread- but I always prefer doing this to creating s new thread!
The high Priestess is always tricky, but in a position like this- it's interesting.
When I see this card- I always think of the way the film 300 depicted the oracle. I think it's a good dramatization that captures just how someone like this was held in that culture.
Kneeling beside her- they felt awe, they felt fear. This is why I liked 300s depiction so well- in the film they captured the fear and awe she inspired perfectly. The fear led them to do ugly things to her- the awe led the most ravenous of men to show respect they never did otherwise. Her strange ways brought out different parts in each individual- and she just simply gazed on because her mind was on other things- the very things that inspired such an array of reactions.
So- a high priestess has her mind on other things- but when asked about feelings- fear and awe is what comes to mind. Whether she feels them or not I'm not sure really matters- those are simply the emotions that come attached with this card for me. Profoundly intrigued is a great way of summing this up.
So the question really is- how do we discern what is what? Is the person beyond emotions such as the Priestess, gazing upon the people with peculiarity- or is this person experiencing the emotions that the presence of her brings?
Personally- this card is interesting in my particular situation. I asked this question, got this card, and upon thinking about it- this person has always had very strong reactions towards me. I've received a very passionate response, and a very fearful response in regards to my presence. When I see the way he treats others- I know how he treats me is very different than his usual. There is obviously something about me that is quite unsettling for him. But does the card say what exactly? I think the only thing that can be said is that I strike a deep chord with him, that I affect him. Just as the moon affects us.
I think hidden romantic feelings is a great way of perceiving this card. Perhaps he tells himself he doesn't want to be attracted to me, that I don't fit his ego constructed type- but he is regardless.