Hierophant as Intentions (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Hierophant is the card of traditions, education, faith, marriage, and spirituality. He is the male counterpart of the High Priestess. The Hierophant sits between two pillars. At his feet are two people who look to him for guidance and two keys representing the physical and spiritual realms. He presides over ceremony, kindness, charity, and metaphysical guidance.  

The Hierophant is conventional in his outlook on love, and he cherishes the stability of time-tested institutions, like religion, marriage, and childbirth. He serves the world in spiritual attunement by providing his flock of followers with rules and guidance. 

Upright Hierophant as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Hierophant, that means this person intends to forge a deeper spiritual connection with you. The two students kneeling at the Hierophant’s feet represent their eagerness to learn. As a result, this person wishes to learn from you. Don’t be concerned. Their intentions are good, and they regard you as someone who can lead them in the right direction.

The Hierophant as intentions means that they believe you can guide them to a better situation and show them the way. They anticipate that you will take a more traditional approach, resulting in order and harmony. Others know they’re in good hands when you’re around. You have a certain aura that puts you in a position to offer significant and helpful advice. The Hierophant also suggests you seek a mentor who can give you the wisdom you require.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Hierophant is a sign of them intending to attract someone they have been interested in for a long time. You may have liked them at first, but this person now reciprocates your feelings and has grown to admire you greatly. However, this does not imply they are ready to offer you love or a relationship. They see you as a safe option, but romance has yet to bloom. To enter a new beginning with this person, you must put forth more effort in establishing this connection, such as spending more time with each other.

For existing relationships, the Hierophant represents an intention to spend a long time with you. Your partner is confident in your relationship. They believe you are genuinely in love and committed to one another. You can only expect the connection to deepen and improve over time. Mutual respect, emotions, and connection are all reasons to believe you can take your relationship to the next level.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Hierophant shows that they intend to keep things as they are. Although they regard you as worthy of respect and admiration, they have no plans to rekindle the old flame. Your previous relationship was essential to their personal development because they learned a lot from you. They still love and appreciate you but don’t see a future with you. You can be friends with them because their feelings for you are platonic.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Hierophant means that this person’s intentions are moving toward a positive light. They are prepared to make a long-term commitment to you. They consider you to be stable and suitable for marriage and family life. Your partner sees a bright and happy future with you, one in which you will spend a long time together. Now is the ideal time to discuss marriage and having children.

Hierophant Reversed as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Hierophant reversed, that means this person intends to be cautious around you. The Hierophant in reverse represents a lack of spiritual connection, which affects them negatively. They perceive your independence as triggering their desire for control. However, they are unstable and insecure because they cannot do so. You give off an aura that makes them doubt their own identity.

The Hierophant reversed as intentions means they do not believe they can connect with you on a deeper level simply because you do not share the same values and principles. You may have no issues initially, but it appears that you are walking in opposite directions over time. Many unanswered questions linger in their mind. They are somehow unsure of your connection.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Hierophant reversed is a sign of them intending a fresh start with someone they are more compatible with. They may have been interested in you at first, but something has prevented you from creating a more meaningful connection. It has nothing to do with whether or not you are capable of committing. It simply means that you and them have opposing preferences and viewpoints. You need to communicate with this person and be honest about your values to see if you can have a new beginning together.

For existing relationships, the Hierophant reversed represents an intention to desire stimulation in existing relationships. They have grown bored and believe it’s time to discover what’s missing. But be careful, as this could lead to them looking for stimulation elsewhere. You may be in a lull, but remember that the love has never left. If you want to make things work, you should be willing to talk it out with each other.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Hierophant reversed shows that they intend to resent you because of unresolved feelings. They don’t want reconciliation. However, their resentment is holding them back from moving on. They blame you for what happened and realize you were not the person they thought you would be. Again, this doesn’t mean that you failed. Your perspective and values simply do not align.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Hierophant reversed means that this person does not intend to take your relationship to the next level. It does not imply that they are only playing with your emotions or that they do not want to commit to you on a deeper level. They simply want to ensure that you share their values. Your partner believes that if you marry now, your life together will be filled with fighting and misunderstandings. To determine if you’re compatible with each other, you should have a serious conversation about the future you want.

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, The Hierophant is a tricky card. At its best, it represents the highest form of spiritual, platonic love. This is the critical foundation for every great relationship and commitment, but it is not enough in itself. Some relationships are not meant to progress beyond just friends. As much as that can hurt in the moment, know that you are best served by meeting someone who is aligned with you at a soul level. You will have to judge what the Hierophant is trying to tell you by the context of your reading and relationship history. 

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