The Hierophant, Rider-Waite-Smith

Major Arcana · Earth

The Hierophant meaning

tradition · teaching · values

Upright

A mentor, an institution or inherited wisdom lights your way. Proven paths have their merits.

Reversed

An urge to break the rules, or a stifling dogma. Time to find your own truth.

Correspondences

Astrology
♉Taurus
Element
Earth
Yes or no
Yes

Symbols

The crossed keys
access to hidden knowledge
The two disciples
transmission, teaching
The hand raised in blessing
connection to the sacred

Upright

Reversed

tradition, teaching, values, institutions, belonging

General

rebellion, dogma, questioning, nonconformity

commitment, marriage, shared values

Love

unconventional relationship, family pressure, clashing values

training, mentor, large institution, proven methods

Career

stifling rules, urge to break the mould

safe investments, expert advice, prudence

Finances

unconventional choices, distrust of banks

need to belong, respect, feeling secure

Feelings

feeling boxed in, thirst for freedom

learn, follow a guide, honour traditions

Actions

question the rules, find your own way

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