If you are looking for a traditional relationship as defined by the society you live in, finding this card in a love reading is a positive sign. The more conservative the ritual, the more crucial it is that you don’t stray from the pack - especially if it involves respecting broader societal norms. For instance, if you typically go to church every Sunday morning, now isn’t the time to stop or begin altering your routine. Conformity is the name of the game right now, as is honoring ritual. When the Hierophant appears in a spread it should be taken as a warning that this is not the time to break from tradition, but rather to stick with the tried and true that has served you very well to date. However, when confronted you need to be firm and stand up for your beliefs. As such, your idea of “the right thing” could be notably different from what others believe it to be.
The religious aspect the Hierophant signifies is broadly defined, and runs the gamut from Islam to Judaism to Christianity to worshiping extra-terrestrial beings. The Hierophant is very tied to spirituality, the innate wisdom we all possess, and by extension our connection to the universe or a higher power. The card of traditional values and institutions, the Hierophant is all about doing the right thing such as it is perceived by your inner being. Quite simply, they are the genuine article - highly admired individuals who walk the walk and stand firm in their beliefs and convictions. Quick-witted, well-educated, and wise teachers themselves, while sometimes gently iconoclastic, people represented by the Hierophant are marked by their integrity. When you call on them for specific advice or help with some important personal matter, their intelligence and intrinsic empathy puts them in a position to provide tremendous support. They typically make for great, loyal friends. People denoted by the Hierophant tend to be seekers, always searching for the meaning of life in general, and the purpose of their own lives in particular. Two acolytes are seated before him, signifying the transfer of the sacred knowledge found in scripture within institutions. The three nails projecting from the top of this crown are representative of Jesus Christ’s personal sacrifice and crucifixion. He wears an elaborate gold crown in reference to the Pope’s three titles and primary functions: supreme pastor, supreme teacher, and supreme priest.
His right hand is raised in an act of benediction while in his left he carries a triple cross, traditionally associated with Catholicism and the Pope, with the three horizontal bars of the cross representing the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. As such he symbolizes organization, institution and spiritual guidance, while his three vestments stand for purity, immortality and ritual. In the Rider-Waite deck the Hierophant is depicted as a religious figure, a Pope or High Priest, positioned in a formal church-like setting. Sometimes referred to as “the Pope” or “the High Priest,” it represents authority, convention, and a commitment to following a strict orthodox lifestyle. The fifth card of the Major Arcana, the Hierophant (V) often portends a religious ceremony like a wedding, baptism, bar mitzvah, or funeral. The Hierophant Tarot Card’s True Meaning: Love, Health and Money 1.8.4 Is the Hierophant a yes or a no card?.1.8.3 What does the Hierophant mean in a future reading?.1.8.2 What is the reversed Hierophant’s meaning?.
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