Major Arcana
The Hierophant Tarot Card Meaning
- Upright
- Tradition, Guidance, Institutions, Shared values
- Reversed
- Rebellion, Dogma, Breaking convention, Personal beliefs
- Yes or no
- Yes
The Hierophant upright
The Hierophant stands for tradition, teachers and established ways of doing things. Learning from a mentor or following a proven path will serve you well.
The Hierophant reversed
Reversed, the Hierophant asks whether old rules still fit you. It can mean challenging tradition and finding your own way.
The Hierophant in love and relationships
A traditional commitment, such as marriage, or shared values that hold you together.
The Hierophant in work and career
Training, mentoring and working within a larger organisation.
Is The Hierophant a yes or no card?
The Hierophant is a yes card. Drawn upright in a yes or no reading, the answer is yes. Reversed, it softens to a maybe.