The Hierophant Tarot Card Meanings and Combinations
V The Hierophant Correspondences: Astrology: Associated with Taurus Element: Earth Keywords & phrases: Tradition and convention, conformity, conservative, institutions. Hierophant Tarot Card Meanings Traditionally this card was known as The Pope (Le Pape.) The English Oxford dictionary defines hierophant as, “A person, especially a priest, who interprets sacred mysteries or esoteric principles,” which broadens the brushstroke slightly. (I’m always asked about the name.) Whichever title, the image is usually consistent to the appearance of a religious leader. The Hierophant Tarot card indicates following a conventional path and the traditional values of our culture or society. It can also represent the traditional family unit, or marriage, particularly when appearing with other marriage cards. This is a card of conforming to certain standards and an accepted set of structures, principles, and expectations; it’s usually conservative in nature. ‘The Establishment,’ large institutions or organisations that have set systems or ways of doing things that are not easily open to change are often indicated by this card: the church, educational establishments, government, charities, hospitals, even large corporations. The Hierophant may also suggest a wise teacher or mentor, someone we hold in high regard that can provide guidance and knowledge. With the Hierophant we follow the path and work within the rules, tow the line, and do what is expected from us within guiding morals and principles. If reversed or badly aspected it may show feeling restricted by structure or a dogmatic approach, lacking moral fibre or principles, unorthodox behaviour or rejecting conformity, losing faith, or corrupt officials. Hierophant Tarot Card Combinations: Four of Wands > The Hierophant > Three of Cups: Church wedding, or religious ceremony of marriage, (also other cards supporting marriage interpretation). > Temperance > Four of Swords: May indicate hospital. > Ten of Pentacles: Traditional home and family unit, in reverse order may feel duty bound to do the right thing for family obligations. > King of Queen of Pentacles >: (before or after) bank manager or official > King or Queen of Swords >: (before or after) Government official |
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Material provided here is in addition and complementary to the kit. Copyrighted material displayed with permission of Llewellyn Please see my notes regarding combinations and reversals on the main index page.