The Hierophant

Major Arcana V

Keywords

• tradition
• shared values
• teaching
• institutions
• commitment

Upright meaning

Tradition, shared values, teaching, institutions, commitment.

Reversed meaning

Unconventionality, own path, rebellion against norms, dogma rejected.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

The teacher between two pillars, two students kneeling.

Place in the journey

The Hierophant passes on tradition: teaching, values, the rules of a community. Major Arcana: a core life theme, carries more weight.

Other cards in this group: The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, The Empress, The Emperor, The Lovers, The Chariot, Strength, The Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, The Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon, The Sun, Judgement, The World.