Major Arcana
The Hierophant
Element · earthNumerology · 5
the teacherthe tradition
Inherited wisdom — institutions, mentors, and the rituals that bind a community.
The image
A robed figure between two pillars, two acolytes kneeling before him.
The Hierophant upright meaning
Upright, the The Hierophant points to tradition, guidance, shared belief, mentorship.
- tradition
- guidance
- shared belief
- mentorship
The Hierophant reversed meaning
Reversed, the The Hierophant leans toward dogma, rebellion, outgrown teaching.
- dogma
- rebellion
- outgrown teaching
Frequently asked questions
- What does the The Hierophant tarot card mean?
- Inherited wisdom — institutions, mentors, and the rituals that bind a community.
- What does the The Hierophant mean upright?
- Upright, the The Hierophant points to tradition, guidance, shared belief, mentorship.
- What does the The Hierophant mean reversed?
- Reversed, the The Hierophant leans toward dogma, rebellion, outgrown teaching.