Unlock the Secrets of the Tarot Card – The Hierophant
Unsure of what road to take, the Fool turns to the Hierophant, a holy man and teacher. The Hierophant advises that the Fool let go of fear and consider just how bad the consequences of make the wrong choice could be.
He tells the subject to not be stubborn, and to trust that the Universe will guide him or her in the right direction, if only they will allow themselves to have faith.
The Hierophant can stir negative reactions on people who are turned off my organized religion. In many Tarot variations he has been called the Pope, and even as the Hierophant he is often drawn with many papal inferences. In some decks, however, he is simply a wise man, or an oracle. He represents the qualities of religion, both good and bad. He can be comforting and wise, but he can also be an unyielding traditionalist.
When the Hierophant appears in a spread as a person, he usually represents a teacher or counselor that was beneficial and influential. In a negative sense, he could be a teacher who is unyielding and bound by tradition, or a religious leader who clings to outdated ideas.
If the Hierophant represents the subject, it often a warning against becoming too mired by old, outdated values, and to be a good teacher to others. When things are chaotic and troubles, the Hierophant is the one who sorts everything out and dispenses advice. He the connection to the greater consciousness, which communicates to us through human means.
If you have a problem, the Hierophant says that you know how to fix it, you just have to take action. The problem is not insurmountable.
The word Hierophant literally means the one who teaches the holy things, and the