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An informational card about the Hierophant tarot card, showing a black-and-white illustration of the Hierophant figure seated on a throne and holding a scepter, with surrounding symbols. The card is labeled "The Hierophant" at the bottom and has directional labels on the sides, describing the card's upright and reverse meanings. The page includes text explaining the significance of the Hierophant as a symbol of tradition, guidance, and conformity.

The Hierophant represents tradition, convention, and spiritual guidance. He is a bridge between the divine and the mundane, offering structured belief systems, education, and group conformity. This card signifies a desire to find meaning through established institutions, mentors, or traditional values. It can point to marriage, formal education, or following a conventional path that provides spiritual and societal belonging.

THE HIEROPHANT

✸ Rebellion and challenging tradition
✸ Unconventional beliefs
✸ Restriction and dogma
✸ Poor advice or false institutions
✸ Personal belief systems over groupthink

REVERSAL CARDS

UPRIGHT CARDS

   ✸  tradition  ✸  religious beliefs  ✸  conformity

✸ Tradition and convention
✸ Spiritual guidance and belief systems
✸ Conformity and group identification
✸ Education and mentorship
✸ Marriage and commitment

KEY WORDS