The Hierophant
The Hierophant represents tradition, moral authority, and the search for guidance within established teachings and communal frameworks. It encourages seeking a mentor or spiritual guide to learn ethical behavior, social wisdom, and the 'science of living among the people.' The card advises patience, attentiveness, and self-improvement so your spirit may be worthy of the mentor and able to contribute morally, compassionately, and industriously. Reversed, it warns of dogmatism, false prophets, eccentricity, neglect of obligations, and limiting or bad advice that restricts growth.
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Description
You have come to seek knowledge in the ancient green grove, where the branches of centuries-old giant trees intertwine like a canopy overhead. In this temple of nature, people learn to distinguish evil from good. This is where they come to honor ancestors and gods, marry, and keep their traditions. Here they come with their joys and sorrows. You came here to find a mentor, and he went out to meet you. Listen to his words—this is the wisdom of centuries and countless generations who lived before you. He speaks with the voices of the old gods. You're a student, be patient and attentive to comprehend the science of living among the people, to be moral and compassionate, industrious and inspirational. Find your place in the world and improve yourself. Let your spirit be worthy of your mentor.
Upright
Moral authority, priest, conservatism, traditionalism, professional advice, self-improvement, spiritual growth, trust, moral values, education
Reverse
Eccentric, false prophet, dogmatism, fanaticism, neglecting obligations, stubbornness, limitations, bad advice
Visual Description
An elderly bearded man in a white robe with red embroidery stands with arms outstretched in front of a large carved wooden face that is integrated into a tree or totem. He wears a red sash with gold tassels and red boots, and his long white hair and beard flow visibly down his chest. Lush green foliage and tree branches frame the scene, and the card title in Cyrillic appears at the bottom border.
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