Marseille Tarot · Arcana V
The Hierophant
TransmissionMeaningGuidance
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The Hierophant
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Upright meaning. Flip for the other reading.
Marseille Tarot · Arcana V
TransmissionMeaningGuidance
The Hierophant
Yes or no answerYesits answer when you ask a question
ElementEarthits family of energy
AstrologyTaurusits celestial correspondence
✦ The symbol of the card · Upright ✦
Hand raised in blessing, the Hierophant joins heaven and earth, two faithful at his feet. He stands for wisdom, transmission, wise counsel and the search for meaning.
A need to understand is moving through you. A guide, a teacher or a tradition lights your way.
✦ What it says about your life ✦
In love
A sincere bond deepening, perhaps a union becoming official. A promise given carries its full weight here.At work
Transmission, counsel and learning: find yourself a mentor, or become one. Sharing knowledge opens opportunities for you.Money
Wise counsel helps your financial decisions: surround yourself well. Follow a proven method rather than improvising.Health & energy
Balance through meaning and ritual: guidance soothes you. Healthy, regular habits do you good.Seek meaning rather than quick answers.
✦ In the sky ✦
In the astrological tradition, The Hierophant answers to the sign of Taurus. Taurus natives carry it within them all year long.
✦ The mirror hours ✦
The Hierophant governs no mirror hour of its own: it comes to you through the reading instead. Discover the 37 mirror hours →
✦ Frequently asked about The Hierophant ✦
The Hierophant: yes or no?
In a yes or no reading, The Hierophant answers "Yes" upright. Reversed, its answer flips to "No". Ask your question clearly before you draw to sharpen its reply.
What does The Hierophant reversed mean?
Dogmatism, conformity or sterile rebellion. Seek your own truth, not the one imposed on you. Follow no guide who makes you doubt yourself.
Is The Hierophant a good card?
No card is good or bad in itself. The Hierophant lights up one facet of your question: its meaning depends on its place in the spread and the cards around it.
In which spreads can you meet The Hierophant?
The Hierophant can turn up in every Arkarma spread: card of the day, yes or no, love reading or Celtic cross. Draw a card to see whether it comes to you.
