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The Hierophant, also known as the Pope, is representative of the need to follow tradition, ceremony or a path of ideas and beliefs, even if they are outdated. This card can represent any structured group with rules and assigned roles. It could be interpreted as a need for group/mentored learning or the need to conform or change the rules. The Hierophant also represents an interest in spiritual matters, or a spiritual mentor – a medium to a higher plane. It speaks of laying the foundation for a belief system and drawing comfort and security from one’s roots. It also represents humilities, kindness, goodness, forgiveness and companion. It can represent a lack of conviction and inactivity. Being captive to your own ideas. Feeling constricted by the attitudes of society as a whole. Pressure to live up to the expectations of others. Reversed - Stuck in tradition. Unable to change with times. Foolish exercise of generosity. Overkindness. Repeated errors. Impotence. Frailty. Renunciation. Rigid thinking with no room for growth. Withholding or distorting information to retain power. Intolerance. Propaganda. Mistaken moral superiority as a justification for the persecution of others. Obtaining obedience through fear rather than trust. Inherited prejudices. Gullibility.
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