5 The Hierophant

UPRIGHT: The Hierophant is tradition's guardian, part priest, part philosopher, part spiritual IT support. He reminds you that wisdom doesn't always come from novelty; sometimes it lives in the old stories, the sacred symbols, the whispered prayers of those who walked before you. This card invites you to seek guidance, honour rituals and find meaning in structure. But don't just follow blindly, learn the rules so you can understand why they exist. The Hierophant teaches that knowledge becomes power only when the heart's in on it too.

REVERSED: He's still wise, but now he's side-eyeing institutions and muttering, "This could be done better." The Hierophant reversed challenges old beliefs, rigid systems and anything that says "because that's how it's always been." You may be questioning teachers, dismantling dogma, or craving a spiritual path that actually feels alive. This card invites you to become your own guru, no permission slip required.