The Hierophant represents the importance of spirituality in your life. He is closely related to The High Priestess.
In this present position of the reading, he represents a new way of thinking, or a new belief system that you are embracing. You may even feel a little lost. Do your research and remember that you are in control of you – and you get to make your own decisions based on your own beliefs.
This card is associated with Earth and Taurus in a wider sense, and keywords that are associated with The Hierophant are:
- Religion
- Tradition
- Mysticism
- Convention
Card 5. The Pope: Teacher, instructor or counselor. Education and knowledge, Academic expertise. Organized religion, conventional medicine or psychology. Spiritual father. Consultation or treatment by a specialist. Marriage.
Inverse: Excessive adhesion to conventions and outdated norms. Bureaucracy, an oppressive establishment. Hypocrisy, discrimination. Divorce.
Message: respect knowledge and education.