Tarot · Major Arcana · V

The Hierophant — tarot card V

The Hierophant raises his hand in blessing before two listeners, crossed keys at his feet. Linked with Taurus, he stands for tradition, teaching and shared values. The card invites you to ask which rules you follow by choice and which by habit.

Upright: keywords

  • tradition
  • learning
  • mentor
  • shared values
  • belonging
  • ritual

Reversed: keywords

  • dogma
  • rebellion
  • unconventional path
  • empty rules
  • questioning authority

Symbolism

Golden Dawn: sign — Taurus; Hebrew letter — Vav.