The Hierophant
The Hierophant calls for adherence to tradition, social structures, and conventional wisdom rather than innovation. It advises sticking to proven methods and established practices while seeking knowledge through formal education or communal learning. The card emphasizes group identity and conformity, suggesting value in joining institutions or communities for guidance. In reverse, it warns of confusion, feeling restricted, peer pressure, or the impulse to break from convention.
Keywords
Card Name
The Hierophant (V)
Animal
Elk (Cervus canadensis)
Meaning
The Hierophant suggests to stay within convention. Rather than being innovative, now is the time to stick to what has already been tried and true. The Hierophant, however, also encourages pursuing knowledge, such as through education or joining a group.
Keywords
Religion, conforming, tradition, education, group identity
Reversed Keywords
Confusion, feeling restricted, breaking from convention, peer pressure
Visual Description
A stately stag faces forward, its large antlers branching upward against a dusky, star-speckled sky. Two golden keys float to either side of the animal at about shoulder height. The Roman numeral V appears at the top of the card and a simple white border frames the scene. At the bottom, the title 'The Hierophant' is printed in a decorative type.
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