The Hierophant Tarot Card Meaning Upright and Reversed

The Hierophant is the bridge between heaven and earth. As such, he is the voice of heaven for the human ear and the voice of the human for the celestial ear. He is in charge of bringing our doubts to the Supreme Being and channeling any response. The Hierophant Tarot card represents the spiritual guide, the priest, and the doctor. These are the ones who can guide us in times of uncertainty.

The Hierophant exists and lives within us. Are you ready to accept his guidance?

We will examine the symbolism of The Hierophant Tarot card in the Rider-Waite Tarot deck and talk about how to interpret it in a reading, both upright and reversed.

The Hierophant Tarot Card and Numerology

Numbers have deep spiritual meaning and that meaning is reflected in the Tarot. The number of The Hierophant is 5. 5 symbolizes creativity and joy in the material world. In Sacred Geometry, 5 is the pentacle, and it is the special number of the planet Venus.

The Zodiac sign Taurus is associated with The Hierophant Tarot card, and Venus is the ruler of Taurus.

Keywords for The Hierophant Tarot Card

Upright:

• Spiritual guidance
• Hierarchy
• Faith
• Ritual
• Knowledge

Reversed:

• Dogmatism
• Patriarchy
• Inflexibility
• Indoctrination
• Secret societies

Imagery and Symbolism of The Hierophant Tarot Card

The Hierophant wears a red cape with a blue tunic underneath. This is in contrast to The High Priestess who is wearing white and blue. Furthermore, even though he sits between two pillars as The High Priestess does, there is a veil behind her and none behind him. Both of these contrasts show that The Hierophant is closer to the material world than The High Priestess is and that he exercises worldly authority in addition to spiritual authority.

The Hierophant has his right hand lifted in blessing, and he has two fingers pointing to the sky and two pointing downwards. This shows that he is forming a bridge between Heaven and Earth.

The throne of The Hierophant sits between two pillars. These pillars symbolize law and freedom, as well as obedience and disobedience. The Hierophant is also wearing a triple crown, and the keys to Heaven are at his feet. He is wearing the insignia of his function.

On his head, The Hierophant wears three golden crowns representing the three worlds where he exercises his power, which are heaven, earth, and hell. He is also carrying a staff in his left hand which has three crosses. The Hierophant is able to open and close these doors to any man.

His white sleeves mean that his hands remain clean even though he acts in the material world. Two men kneel before him who appear to be his disciples.

Lessons of The Hierophant Tarot Card

The Hierophant Tarot card represents a doctrine or religious hierarchy. This card is not necessarily related to a specific church or belief system, however. Instead, it represents an authority or guide on our spiritual path.

Trust and follow

The word Hierophant means “the one who teaches holy things.” This card represents spiritual authority and guidance.

The Hierophant Tarot card asks us to stick to existing structures and not to create new ones. We are to bring our problems to an expert or an authority figure. The Hierophant builds bridges but also establishes limits. All of the symbols on this card represent power but they also establish boundaries between the earthly and spiritual planes. We can no longer reach the spiritual world directly. We must go through The Hierophant.

The Hierophant teaches us humility and trust. We are to trust the guidance of someone wiser and who is further along on the path rather than trusting in our own knowledge and abilities.

In this modern age, there is a tendency to doubt everyone and everything. If we do this, however, we cannot see ourselves through any other lens than our skepticism. We must learn to listen, give credit to what others say, trust, and let go of what we no longer need. These are excellent strategies if we want to know the love of God, the love of others, and ultimately the love of ourselves.

How to Interpret The Hierophant Tarot Card in a Reading

The Hierophant represents spiritual and religious authority. It also signifies an established organization or hierarchy. When the Hierophant Tarot card appears, it usually means that your question is related to institutions or authority figures in some way. You may be working with a mentor or a guide, or you may become a mentor or guide to someone else. Whether this authority is a positive or negative influence will depend on whether this card is upright or reversed.

The Upright Position of The Hierophant Tarot Card:

The Hierophant Tarot card is full of compassion and charity. Someone will come to your aid. Alternatively, you will find the strength that you need within you to overcome the obstacles that come your way. You must persevere and stick to the rules if you want to succeed.

Loyalty, patience, and respect will take you further than trickery or deception. Over time, we will find that we reap what we have sown. We will rejoice if we have been righteous, if we have helped others, and if we have shown compassion.

Another interpretation of this card is that it is important we begin to change our ways. If we do not, we will never receive material or spiritual rewards. It may be necessary to explore new beliefs systems to gain a better understanding of the truths of life. When The Hierophant appears, it is critical to adhere to rules and norms to give meaning to life. Believing in others and believing in the word of God is a way of believing in oneself.

Through love and discipline, we can achieve growth in everything we set out to do, not just spiritual growth, but material growth as well. We must balance our interest in our own success with participation in charitable activities. In this way, we can gain wisdom and learn to love.

Get involved in new activities, refresh your knowledge, and internalize new truths. Where there is no movement and renewal, there can only be death. Accept yourself, accept your mistakes, and move on. Happiness is waiting for you.

Love

• Paternalistic and protective love
• Warmth
• A relationship with someone older or with someone who is intellectual and spiritual

Health

• Need to consult with a doctor to balance mind and body
• Cervical problems
• Consider the possibility of going to a good masseur or chiropractor

Work

• Need to maintain a reflective and constructive attitude
• Tranquility
• Reflect on your actions and make sure you stick to the rules before making any decision

Money

• The possibility of income, but only through hard work

The Reversed Position of The Hierophant Tarot Card:

The Hierophant Tarot card, when reversed, means that we must expand the limits of our minds. We must go beyond what is familiar and begin to find new goals, successes, and growth.

You may feel restricted or suffocated by the structure and rules that have been imposed on you. As a result of this, you have lost your flexibility and the feeling that you are in control of your life. You may also feel an irrepressible impulse to go against the rules, against social conventions, and against the way in which things are being done.

Tired of rigid dogmas and customs, you want novelty, originality, and creativity. In this case, you are on the right track!

Love

• Take action
• Be prudent in times of crisis to avoid ruptures
• Think outside the box
• Take precautions and channel the energy of change to prevent breakups or fights

Health

• Problems of the digestive system
• You must take care of your health more, especially if you are trying to get pregnant

Work

• Be cautious with your investments and work relationships

Money

• Time to save
• Don’t take risks

Rider-Waite images used with permission of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT c. 1971 by U.S. Games Systems.