The Hierophant
The Hierophant embodies tradition, ritual, and the authority of established systems, standing as a mediator between law and liberty. Its imagery—hand gesture, cross, and crossed keys—points to religious stature and the unlocking of deeper mysteries. As advice, the card urges caution, thoughtful deliberation, and adherence to proven paths rather than experimentation or risk-taking. It also highlights the value of seeking mentorship or formal instruction to learn time-tested knowledge.
Keywords
Card Title
V. THE HIEROPHANT
Keywords
Rationality, Convention, Tradition
Meaning
The Hierophant stands between two pillars, symbolizing law and liberty. Her hand gesture as well as the cross she holds in her other hand represent her religious stature. The crossed keys at her feet indicate the unlocking of great mysteries. This card encourages you to be cautious and take action only after deep thought, rational debate, and a thorough weighing of possible outcomes. Embrace convention, tradition, rituals, and safety. Now is not the time to take risks or try new things. For now, it is better to stick to the path well-traveled and follow what has worked for others before you. This may also be a good time to seek out a mentor or teacher and learn something traditional and well-researched.
Visual Description
A robed, haloed figure stands on a rounded wooden platform, stepping across a series of similar discs over misty water. She raises her right hand in a blessing gesture and holds a long golden staff with crossbars in her left; two ornate crossed keys lie at the lower right. Tall carved columns and pulled golden curtains frame a deep purple sky with stylized clouds, and the card title 'THE HIEROPHANT' and the Roman numeral V appear at bottom and top respectively.
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