The Hierophant

Here you will find all the information on The Hierophant Tarot Card and what makes this tarot card special. This card is part of the Major Arcana tarot cards that make up a tarot deck.

The Hierophant Image

Have a look at the image of the card and you should see an illustration of The Hierophant tarot card. If you have a look at this card you should be able to get an idea of what this card means to you.

Artist comments about the Image

The Hierophant in the tarot deck seems to be the high priest, holding the archetype of the Buddha or Christ light. He is represented with a hand gesture that shows a hand pointed heavenward and a hand pointed to the earth. He is a bridge between heaven and earth, between humanity and the divine.

Here the Hierophant is also shown with a ray of light descending from the sun into his crown, and he is among the presence of two magnificent trees of knowledge. Generally, the Hierophant is the wise Shaman.

Contained within the depth of the card's meaning however, is also the ability to represent the misuse of power over others through persecution, misdirection, or hypocrisy. He contains the keys to many doors around his wrist, but we must also be aware that keys can be used for opening OR locking.

Meanings of this card:

Help

This is a very important card as it says you desperately need help. Go and get the help that you need. It also talks about you being too proud to seek help. Stop being stubborn and get the help you need. You will see far better results than trying to resolve these issues yourself.

This card talks about speaking to a Priest. He will give you answers you need as it is time to seek spiritual guidance or a time of spiritual awareness. You will find that this is more on a psychological level.

Specialist or professional

You will find that this could also be something where you need to speak to a specialist or professional that can give you good advice. This could be a psychiatrist or analyst. Go and get the help needed as they will help you move forward from here. This card speaks a lot about being too proud or shy so keep this in mind.

This card also talks about psychological issues that you have been avoiding it could perhaps mean that there is a course that you need to go on that you have been avoiding so get going and get it done.

Growth

In fact it is a good time to go ahead and do the course. It is a good time for learning and a time for growth both spiritually and intellectually.