The Hierophant is the card of tradition, of the structure one has grown up in, of the rules one has learned. Many symbols related to the Hierophant appear throughout the Tarot deck, and some of them are the pillars of traditional systems. There are institutions that rely on faith in religion, the role of government in the community, the importance of education and how we deal internally and our interactions with others. All these traditions are to benefit the people as a whole. This card emphasizes the importance of these established systems to our community and its future.

On the other hand, the Hierophant can also represent the negative impact of tradition, especially when it stands for the ruling class. There can be resistance to new ideas, new ways of thinking, and a lack of adaptability in the process. Moreover, there can be a fear of change, especially when it comes from the outside.

If The Hierophant Major Arcana card shows up in your reading, it could be a sign that you are living by traditional rules from your environment and may feel restricted in your life choices.

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The Emperor tarot card is all about authority, logic, law, and structure. The Emperor signifies the masculine, the disciplined, the practical, and the organized. The Emperor is about being the creator of stability and security, and at the same time being in control. This is a very powerful card. As the Emperor tarot card is also about leadership, being able to organize people and giving direction and a strong will, you are in control in every situation. You are both the initiator and the leader. This card also represents the father figure – do you have the feeling to be under his protection?

The Emperor tarot card represents the type of rules, laws, and regulations that you feel you need to be comfortable with. You probably think that you need to be protected from any kind of conflict. This is the kind of energy we are surrounded by all the time. We usually act with a kind of discipline. We are very in tune with what is expected of us. This gives us a certain sense of security.

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The High Priestess tarot card represents the subconscious mind, intuition, and mysteries. It speaks for an inner being and guides you to your higher wisdom, soul knowledge, and psychic gifts. The High Priestess reminds you to honor your inner soul self, in addition to exploring its messages and the knowledge it can bestow.

The High Priestess tarot card indicates you are on the verge of enlightenment and a deeper understanding and awareness of your true nature. She is a symbol of intuition and reveals the soul within. You may feel more intuitive than usual right now, allowing you to tune into your subconscious mind and trust your psychic gifts. You may also be having psychic dreams and seeing visions of the future. You are connecting with your Higher Self and higher intelligence.

The High Priestess is the opposite of the Magician card, which represents the conscious mind and rational thought. She encourages you to connect with your Higher Self now and trust your intuition. The intuitive side of you is leading the way toward your full potential. Learn to be in the flow of things and to see the bigger picture.

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The Empress tarot card is the mother archetype, the divine nurturer of the querent. This card represents the divine feminine in a woman and the balance and wholeness that comes from receiving and giving of love. When this card appears in a reading, harmony, grace, and beauty are the main themes.

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The Magician represents the purest form of manifestation. He is the source of all creation. He links the conscious and the subconscious, the will and the soul, and the mind and the heart, the Above and Below.

The Magician tarot card is connected to the planet Mercury – the planet of communication, knowledge, and magic, and Mercury is connected to the element of Air. Air is the element of spirit and is represented by the eagle. The eagle is the symbol of the messenger of the heavens, and Hermes was the messenger of the gods. Air is both the element of spirit and intellect.

You can see the world with new eyes and communicate with the subconscious mind. You can manifest your dreams. You make things happen when the Magician appears in a reading. You attract more of what you want by being more of who you are. Your life attracts more like you.

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A new beginning, a new opportunity, a chance to dream. The Fool is the first of the Major Arcana cards and thus represents new beginnings, opportunities, and chances. You find yourself in a period of great risk, adventure, and freedom, and you are prepared to take chances and explore new places. You are the most carefree and adventurous person there is. When presented with a new situation, you plunge in with both feet and expect the unexpected. If you have pulled this card, you are in a period of excitement and new beginnings.

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