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The Hierophant
Card 5 - The Hierophant
Card Nicknames: The Hierophant is often simply called the Hierophant, but it could also be called a religion card, the teacher, or the priest.
Short meaning: The Hierophant is a teacher or priest, but he usually represents traditional religion.
Full meaning: The Hierophant is a priest, teacher, or healer.
He usually represents orthodox or traditional spirituality. The card could represent inspiration, spirituality, higher consciousness, compassion, help, religious influence, piety, a religious ritual or ceremony (such as marriage), orthodoxy, conformity, or tradition. The card could also indicate guidance, instruction, speaking your truth, or integrity in adverse circumstances.
Hierophant Reversed
A reversed card could mean persecution or danger. It may also represent a weakness, indecision, carelessness, or a non-conformer.
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