“Old bells carry questions as well as prayers.”
Tarot Encyclopedia
The Hierophant
“Seek a teaching that deepens your understanding. You may honour tradition and still ask why.”
Upright keywords
- Spiritual wisdom
- religious beliefs
- conformity
Reversed keywords
- Personal beliefs
- freedom
- challenging the status quo
Summary
The Hierophant points to spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, and conformity.
Upright meaning
Upright, The Hierophant highlights spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, and conformity.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, The Hierophant can indicate personal beliefs, freedom, and challenging the status quo.
Symbolism at a glance
Spiritual wisdom
religious beliefs
conformity
Reflection questions
- Where is spiritual wisdom, and religious beliefs showing up for me now?
- What would help me work with personal beliefs, and freedom?
Visual description
A white-haired figure in layered purple robes sits holding a tall ceremonial staff, with moonlight and curling clouds behind them.