The Hierophant: Tarot Card Meaning

The Hierophant tarot card meaning

Discover the meaning of  The Hierophant tarot card. This tarot card is the 5th card in the major arcana and indicates having a belief system. This may be spiritual in some way.

Astrology: Taurus

Element: Earth

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The Hierophant Tarot Card Represents:

Conformity, Kindness, Ethics, Morality, Marriage, Commitment, Beliefs, Religion, Spiritual guidance, Sharing knowledge

General meaning – Upright

In general – The Hierophant represents conformity to a religion or spiritual belief.  He has great wisdom and can also be a counselor, mentor or group that has obligatory rules and procedures.  In some cases certain rituals may also take place – For example a marriage in a church.

These groups could also be a school, gym, club, or any other type of institution.

You will need to conform to the rules of this group.  It is not the time to rock the boat, in other words don’t  make waves, or disrupt things in this group.

When this card appears you are in a pursuit of knowledge, within a traditional environment, or from a person of wisdom.

NOTE:  These tarot meanings are just a basic guide only.  Tarot readings are never set in stone.  Depending on where the card falls within the spread will determine the meaning, and whether the card refers to you the (querent-person seeking the answers) or someone around you.

Tarot is a tool that can also help you to connect to your intuition.  Listen to what your intuition is telling you when reading Tarot cards. 

The Hierophant: Tarot Card Meaning – Reversed

The Hierophant tarot card meaning reversed

Discover the meaning of  The Hierophant tarot card reversed.  This tarot card is the 5th card in the major arcana and indicates a need to change traditional ways.

Astrology: Taurus

Element: Earth

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(Reversed) The Hierophant Tarot Card Represents:

Rebellious attitude, Non-conformity, Challenging traditions, New approaches

General meaning – Reversed

In general – When the Hierophant tarot card is reversed he indicates you have a need to change the traditional conventional ways of life.

You may have been living by the traditional rules to your own detriment.

You have a need to throw away the conventional rule book and think for yourself.

This can also indicate you have just departed form a religious institution, school, or some other conforming establishment.  You may also be in conflict with an authority figure.

On the flip side The Hierophant can also indicate that you feel guilty for not conforming to the values you were brought up with, or the values of a traditional establishment.

NOTE:  These tarot meanings are just a basic guide only.  Tarot readings are never set in stone.  Depending on where the card falls within the spread will determine the meaning, and whether the card refers to you the (querent-person seeking the answers) or someone around you.

Tarot is a tool that can also help you to connect to your intuition.  Listen to what your intuition is telling you when reading Tarot cards. 

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