Major Arcana
The Hierophant
Card 5
TraditionWisdomSpiritualityConformity
Deluxe Astrology's tarot card encyclopedia documents the The Hierophant with upright and reversed meanings, full cosmic correspondences (Major Arcana, Earth element, Taurus, Venus), love and career context, yes/no guidance (maybe), numerological ties, and crystal associations. Free, no registration required.
Affirmation
“I honor sacred wisdom and seek truth through tradition.”
Numerology
5 — spiritual authority, the bridge between worlds
Cosmic Correspondences
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Crystal: Lapis Lazuli
Color: Royal Purple
Yes/No: Maybe
Upright Meaning
Tradition, spiritual wisdom, and conformity. Seek guidance from established institutions or a mentor.
Reversed Meaning
Rebellion, subversiveness, and new approaches. You may need to break free from rigid traditions.
Card Description
The Hierophant bridges heaven and earth through sacred tradition. He encourages you to seek deeper spiritual understanding and respect time-tested wisdom.
This card also governs Queen Victoria's cosmic destiny (Taurus Sun) — explore their chart and coinage.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Hierophant
What does the The Hierophant mean in a love reading?
In a love reading, the The Hierophant (Major Arcana, Earth element) reflects tradition, wisdom, spirituality. Tradition, spiritual wisdom, and conformity. Seek guidance from established institutions or a mentor. Reversed in a relationship context, it suggests Rebellion, subversiveness, and new approaches. You may need to break free from rigid traditions.
What does the The Hierophant mean in a career reading?
For career and work, the The Hierophant upright points to tradition and wisdom under Venus’s influence. Tradition, spiritual wisdom, and conformity. Seek guidance from established institutions or a mentor. If it appears reversed, watch for Rebellion, subversiveness, and new approaches. You may need to break free from rigid traditions.
Is the The Hierophant a yes or no card?
The The Hierophant is a maybe or conditional card in yes-or-no readings. The answer depends on surrounding cards, the querent’s context, and whether the card is upright or reversed. Pull a clarifier or ask a more specific question.
What zodiac sign is associated with the The Hierophant?
The The Hierophant is associated with Taurus (Earth element), ruled by Venus. This astrological connection shapes the card’s core themes: tradition, wisdom, spirituality. When Taurus season is active or when Venus is prominent in transit, the The Hierophant often carries extra weight in a reading.
What does the The Hierophant reversed mean?
When the The Hierophant appears reversed in a tarot reading, it indicates Rebellion, subversiveness, and new approaches. You may need to break free from rigid traditions. The reversed meaning is not simply the opposite of upright — it often signals the same energy turned inward, blocked, or overdone rather than its literal negation.