The Hierophant (Upright) | Tarot Card of the Day
“Revealing the Sacred Mystery.”
The Hierophant (Upright) | Tarot Card
The Hierophant card symbolizes reaching out to the divine.
The Hierophant archetype symbolizes seeking the Sacred. Every culture since the dawn of human history has had a concept of (and instinct toward) spiritual awareness. Some names for this awareness are: God, the Universe, the Gods, Higher Power, Spirit, the Goddess, Nature, Angels, the Higher Self, the Great Mystery… it’s different depending on who you talk to. Nobody’s really “right” or “wrong,” because no one can perceive the complete scope of this infinite thing. Each of us are parts of a divine collective, describing the same “Holiness” we are seeing from different vantage points. What is sacred to one, may hold no meaning for another. However, the part of our psyche that prays and wishes is universal. Spirit transcends cultural identity and imperfect human perceptions of religion.
Even most atheists concede that humans evolved with a biological component in the brain that developed into an instinct toward spiritual belief. Whatever your personal beliefs, the Hierophant symbolizes one important thing: Humans have an instinct to commune with an awareness bigger than themselves.
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Do you feel like you are all alone, carrying a crushing burden?
Does religious baggage prevent you connecting with the Divine? Are you skeptical that a Goddess/God/Awareness/Spirit even exists? When was the last time you prayed for something and felt truly heard?
The two monks pictured on the card are seeking wisdom from His Holiness the Hierophant. One wears a robe of roses, while the other wears a robe of Lilies. The Monk of Roses represents your heart. The Monk of Lilies represents your soul. The Hierophant knows how to reconcile the needs your heart and soul together, to overcome your worldly troubles. The Hierophant raises his hand in a gesture of blessing. He is the guardian of rites of passage you choose.
The Hierophant archetype is the awareness within that knows your whole story.
This awareness reflects the radiant divinity within you. He balances the concerns of the earth with those of the heavens. This holy awareness exists deep in your spirit, and patiently waits for you to ask for what you need. The Spirit that inspires the Hierophant can find the quickest path to transcend whatever challenge you are experiencing. The Hierophant’s unwavering faith can make him appear stubbornly fixated on his own beliefs. Try to embody the tenacity and faith of the Hierophant without becoming dogmatic.
In ancient Greek language, the “Hierophantes” is the one who teaches the rites of sacrifice, traditions and worship. For miracles to take place, a personal sacrifice of some sort is usually required. The Hierophant unlocks the gateway toward answers. He can tell you the “why” behind what you are experiencing. He will also reveal what you need to sacrifice in order to pass through this gateway. The keys at the Hierophant’s feet represent the need to unlock the sacred place within. Reaching out to the sacredness within can assist you in releasing burdens that feel bigger than you. If your prayers are true, they are always heard. You may not get what you expect, but you will receive a sign pointing the way forward.
What has been feeling so heavy, so unsolvable, and so hopeless? You’re being heard right now. The Hierophant encourages you to ask for whatever your heart and soul needs. If you are willing, he will safely guide you through this spiritual rite of passage.
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