The Hierophant (V) is the 5th Major Arcana card in the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot tradition. Element: Earth. Astrological correspondence: Taurus. Key themes: tradition, teaching, spirituality, mentor, institutions. In a reading, this card addresses the querent's relationship with these archetypal themes.
Visual Symbolism
The Hierophant card depicts a robed figure seated between two grey pillars, reminiscent of the pillars found in the High Priestess card, suggesting a connection to esoteric knowledge but presented in a more structured, public manner. The central figure, often referred to as the Pope or Teacher, wears a triple crown, symbolizing his authority over mind, body, and spirit, or perhaps the three worlds: celestial, terrestrial, and infernal. His right