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Connie's Tarot Primer |
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Connie's Tarot Primer is back this year. After a very popular first run, Spirit Wise presents new insights and updates to the Tarot Primer that offered Connie's unique perspective, wisdom and experience to the age old art of the Tarot. |
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The Hierophant from the Hanson-Roberts Tarot Deck |
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The word Hierophant comes from the Greek word "hieros" meaning sacred and "phainein" meaning to show or reveal. This tells us a lot about the Hierophant card in the Tarot Deck. He is the priest, the one who reveals the sacred laws to us. He helps us to understand moral codes and behavior. His power in the world comes from the Gods favor. He is benevolent and shares his wisdom freely to help us in our day-to-day lives. He does not have to literally be a priest. He can be a man who is very spiritual and truly lives his life according to his beliefs. When this card appears in a reading, the querent is dealing with moral issues of some kind. There is usually a friend or mentor who gives good advice to help with decisions. Sometimes, the Hierophant card symbolizes organized religion in the querent's life. As long as this card is right-side-up these energies are a stabilizing, comforting influence in our lives When the Hierophant is reversed, watch out! This symbolizes a person who will use religion to pass judgment on, or intimidate others. This can also mean a person who hides behind a façade of beliefs while living an unethical life. |