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The Hierophant: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, The Hierophant ties the situation to traditions, rules, learning and official institutions. He often points to marriage, a mentor or a serious organization.

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Element: Earth
Astrology: Taurus
Pairs with the Major Arcana: 21

The Hierophant combined with the suits

Wands

With Wands: study, professional development.

Cups

With Cups: a wedding, a church ceremony, family values.

Swords

With Swords: disputes over principles, official decisions.

Pentacles

With Pentacles: a job in a government institution, a steady income.

The Hierophant and the Major Arcana

The Hierophant + The Fool
The novice meets a teacher: study, joining an organization, first steps that follow the rules of a tradition.
In love A relationship that moves from lightness to seriousness and official status.
The Hierophant + The Magician
Mastery recognized by tradition: study, a diploma, work in a serious organization. Teacher and student.
In love A relationship that is heading toward making things official.
The Hierophant + The High Priestess
Sacred knowledge: learning from a mentor, spiritual practice, a deep understanding of a tradition. A secret entrusted to a teacher.
In love A relationship built on spiritual closeness and shared values.
The Hierophant + The Empress
Family the traditional way: a wedding, a christening, family values. Care that has society’s support.
In love An official marriage, a traditional family.
The Hierophant + The Emperor
Power and tradition: government structures, large organizations, laws and rules. A career within the system, official decisions.
In love A conservative, official marriage with clearly defined roles.
The Hierophant + The Lovers
Marriage, a wedding, making the relationship official. Also a choice based on values and traditions.
In love A wedding, a blessing on the union.
The Hierophant + The Chariot
Movement within the rules: a trip with an official purpose, study, advancement within an organization.
In love The relationship follows a traditional path.
The Hierophant + Strength
Spiritual strength, faith, patience. A mentor who teaches endurance.
In love A relationship based on trust and shared values.
The Hierophant + The Hermit
A spiritual quest, wisdom, mentorship. Study, books, solitary work on yourself.
In love Spiritual closeness, but emotional distance.
The Hierophant + Wheel of Fortune
Traditions that change. A fateful meeting with a teacher or a turning point in your studies.
In love A fateful meeting that leads to marriage.
The Hierophant + Justice
Law, morality, official procedures. Court, contracts, education, decisions by the authorities.
In love Formalizing a relationship or a divorce.
The Hierophant + The Hanged Man
Delays in official matters, a sacrifice for the sake of principles. Time to rethink established views.
In love A relationship stuck in convention.
The Hierophant + Death
The end of a tradition, a break with old rules and beliefs. A change of views.
In love The end of an official relationship, a divorce.
The Hierophant + Temperance
Wisdom, moderation, spiritual harmony. Good for study, healing and consultations.
In love A harmonious union based on shared values.
The Hierophant + The Devil
A false teacher, a cult, dogmas that confine. Hypocrisy and double standards.
In love A relationship where rules turn into control.
The Hierophant + The Tower
Established beliefs are shattered, authorities fall, a crisis of faith.
In love An unexpected break in a traditional relationship.
The Hierophant + The Star
Faith and hope, spiritual inspiration, a blessing.
In love A blessed, bright union.
The Hierophant + The Moon
Doubts about your faith, deception by authority figures, hidden motives.
In love Insincerity, doubts about your partner.
The Hierophant + The Sun
A blessing, success in your studies, a celebration, a wedding. Joy within tradition.
In love A happy wedding.
The Hierophant + Judgement
A spiritual awakening, a return to faith or to study.
In love A relationship resumed, reconciliation.
The Hierophant + The World
Completing your studies, earning a diploma, spiritual maturity.
In love A harmonious, fulfilled marriage.

The Hierophant and the Minor Arcana

The Hierophant + Ace of Wands
The start of studies, a new calling, the first step in a profession.
The Hierophant + Two of Wands
Choosing studies or a profession; plans within an organization.
The Hierophant + Three of Wands
Studying abroad, working with a large organization.
The Hierophant + Four of Wands
A wedding, a church ceremony, a family tradition.
The Hierophant + Five of Wands
Disputes over principles, a clash with traditions.
The Hierophant + Six of Wands
Getting a diploma, an award, official recognition.
The Hierophant + Seven of Wands
Defending your beliefs and principles.
The Hierophant + Eight of Wands
News about studies, paperwork processed quickly.
The Hierophant + Nine of Wands
Persistence in studies, staying true to your principles.
The Hierophant + Ten of Wands
Obligations to an organization or a tradition.
The Hierophant + Page of Wands
The start of studies, a student, news from a school or university.
The Hierophant + Knight of Wands
A business trip, a trip to study.
The Hierophant + Queen of Wands
A woman mentor, a teacher.
The Hierophant + King of Wands
A wise mentor, the head of an organization.
The Hierophant + Ace of Cups
The start of a relationship that leads to marriage; spiritual closeness.
The Hierophant + Two of Cups
An engagement, a wedding, a union blessed by tradition.
The Hierophant + Three of Cups
A wedding, a traditional celebration.
The Hierophant + Four of Cups
Disillusionment with traditions and rules.
The Hierophant + Five of Cups
A loss of faith, disillusionment with traditions.
The Hierophant + Six of Cups
Family traditions, school, a teacher from the past.
The Hierophant + Seven of Cups
Doubts about which path to choose, a search for true values.
The Hierophant + Eight of Cups
Rejecting traditions, searching for your own path.
The Hierophant + Nine of Cups
Wishes fulfilled in a traditional way, a celebration.
The Hierophant + Ten of Cups
A wedding, family traditions.
The Hierophant + Page of Cups
A student eager for knowledge.
The Hierophant + Knight of Cups
A proposal to get married.
The Hierophant + Queen of Cups
A woman mentor, a psychologist.
The Hierophant + King of Cups
A wise mentor, a priest, a psychologist.
The Hierophant + Ace of Swords
Clarity in matters of faith, study and principles.
The Hierophant + Two of Swords
A choice between tradition and your own path.
The Hierophant + Three of Swords
Disillusionment with faith or traditions.
The Hierophant + Four of Swords
Spiritual rest, a retreat, a pilgrimage.
The Hierophant + Five of Swords
A dispute over principles, a quarrel with a mentor.
The Hierophant + Six of Swords
A move to study.
The Hierophant + Seven of Swords
Hypocrisy, double standards.
The Hierophant + Eight of Swords
Limitations tied to rules and traditions.
The Hierophant + Nine of Swords
Guilt, moral torment.
The Hierophant + Ten of Swords
The collapse of beliefs.
The Hierophant + Page of Swords
A learner, a student.
The Hierophant + Knight of Swords
A defender of principles.
The Hierophant + Queen of Swords
A woman teacher.
The Hierophant + King of Swords
A professor, an expert.
The Hierophant + Ace of Pentacles
A job in a large organization, a scholarship.
The Hierophant + Two of Pentacles
Combining study and work.
The Hierophant + Three of Pentacles
Learning from a master, professional training.
The Hierophant + Four of Pentacles
Conservatism, sticking to financial traditions.
The Hierophant + Five of Pentacles
Turning to an organization for help.
The Hierophant + Six of Pentacles
A scholarship, a grant.
The Hierophant + Seven of Pentacles
Patient study.
The Hierophant + Eight of Pentacles
Study, professional training.
The Hierophant + Nine of Pentacles
Independence within the bounds of tradition.
The Hierophant + Ten of Pentacles
Family traditions, a legacy.
The Hierophant + Page of Pentacles
A student, studies.
The Hierophant + Knight of Pentacles
A conservative person.
The Hierophant + Queen of Pentacles
A woman who follows traditions.
The Hierophant + King of Pentacles
A conservative, well-off man.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of The Hierophant and The Lovers mean?

Marriage, a wedding, making the relationship official. Also a choice based on values and traditions. In love: a wedding, a blessing on the union.

What does the combination of The Hierophant and Death mean?

The end of a tradition, a break with old rules and beliefs. A change of views. In love: the end of an official relationship, a divorce.

What does the combination of The Hierophant and The Sun mean?

A blessing, success in your studies, a celebration, a wedding. Joy within tradition. In love: a happy wedding.

How does The Hierophant combine with the Minor Arcana?

With Wands: study, professional development. With Cups: a wedding, a church ceremony, family values. With Swords: disputes over principles, official decisions. With Pentacles: a job in a government institution, a steady income.