Tarot card-
Hierophant
The Hierophant sits between twin pillars, much like the High
Priestess does. Within the Kabalah, the pillars are from the tree of
life, one representing Mercy and one Severity. One is law, one is free
will. Each, nevertheless, are essential, as a result of man should make
selections as as to whether he'll obey or defy. A pair of keys lies
crossed on the Hierophant's feet, symbolizing currents of solar and
lunar energy. Two monks kneel before him, one carrying the roses of
desire and the other the white lilies of logical reason. In several
Tarot decks the Hierophant appears because the Pope, as a result of he
symbolizes the ruling power of religion and religion, the orthodox
teachings which might be palatable to the masses. This is in distinction
to the High Priestess, who teaches secretly and solely to those who are
initiated into her mysteries.
When a Hierophant card comes up in a Tarot reading, look for several
indicator of a desire for ritual and ceremony. Partly, this can be
interpreted as a necessity for approval from others, even from society
as a whole. The Hierophant signifies the importance of conformity.
A reversed Hierophant shows someone who's open to new ideas and
willing to think outdoors the box. That is the card of the
non-conformist -- the insurgent, the hippie, the artist who colors
exterior the lines. When reversed, the Hierophant indicates that it's
time to do some unconventional thinking.
