New · The Celtic Cross is now available — ten cards, one deep question.

Lantern
VThe HierophantMajor
Arcana
Major
Element
Earth
Planet
Venus
Zodiac
Taurus
Yes / no
maybe
The deck

The Hierophant

Tradition, guidance, shared values, institutions, mentorship.

Reversed, the card turns inward: Rebellion, questioning convention, restriction, dogma, breaking rules.

Upright

  • tradition
  • guidance
  • shared values
  • institutions
  • mentorship

Reversed

  • rebellion
  • questioning convention
  • restriction
  • dogma
  • breaking rules

What it means in context

Love and relationships

Upright

traditional commitment, shared values, marriage, spiritual partnership

Reversed

unconventional bond, mismatched values, questioning commitment, breaking tradition

Work and money

Upright

established institutions, mentorship, formal training, conventional career path

Reversed

rebellion against structure, rejecting convention, restrictive institution, dogmatic workplace

Mood

Upright

Reflective, respectful.

Reversed

rebellious, conflicted, questioning

Spiritual

Upright

spiritual tradition, sacred teachings, mentorship, shared beliefs and ritual

Reversed

questioning tradition, rejecting dogma, seeking a personal path, spiritual nonconformity