The Hierophant tarot card meaning

The Hierophant is one of the 22 Major Arcana cards (number 5). Its core theme: Tradition and learning.
Tip for today: Ask an elder for advice.
The Hierophant meaning
| Upright | Tradition and learning. Advice from someone experienced, or a tried and tested way, can help. |
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| Reversed | Blindly bound by tradition; questioning your own values, or over-reliance on advice. |
| Love and relationships | You will have the support of family and tradition; elders' advice will help. |
| Career and study | A good time to learn from a guru, teacher or someone experienced. |
| Money | Trust tried and tested, safe methods. |
| Advice | Ask an elder or an experienced person for advice. |
Image: Rider-Waite-Smith tarot (1909), art by Pamela Colman Smith; public domain.
Tarot is a tool for self-reflection, not a guarantee of the future.
All Major Arcana cards
The FoolThe MagicianThe High PriestessThe EmpressThe EmperorThe HierophantThe LoversThe ChariotStrengthThe HermitWheel of FortuneJusticeThe Hanged ManDeathTemperanceThe DevilThe TowerThe StarThe MoonThe SunJudgementThe World
Meanings of all 78 tarot cards
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