The Pope – Card
Name of the card: The Pope
Element: —
Type: Major Arcane
Archetype: The Pontiff
Sign / Planet: Taurus / Sun in Sagittarius / Jupiter in Pisces
Number 5
Keyword: Microcosmic Man
Meaning: The Hierophant (or Pope) is the fifth Tarot card. It is therefore associated with number 5, which symbolizes the idea of motion, of speed. It is said to be the number of the Vital Principle, the product of the union between 2 (female) and 3 (male). It is associated with the 5 elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Aether.
From an astrological perspective, it is associated with Taurus, which fights for the conservation of what it has acquired. It is ruled by the planet Venus, the planet of Love, and it is out of Love that the master brings his knowledge to his disciples. The Hierophant embodies the Principle of Spiritual Transcendence. He is the Enlightened Master who helps wayfarers find their inner divinity. He is the one who reveals our true nature and the mysteries of life, the knowledgeable man or woman, the shaman, the wizard.
He is the pontiff between matter and spirit. The Hierophant helps us see ourselves, know ourselves, and fulfills the psychological need of finding the true meaning of life. He symbolizes thought, knowledge and intellect. He governs contact with people and teachings.
With regard to Love, this arcana represents marriage or an official relationship. It also represents an honest love relationship, with strong spiritual bonds and solid foundations.
With regard to Work, the Hierophant is someone who can succeed in any area, especially health and teaching.
He often represents the teacher, the spiritual guide, the one who guides and teaches.
With regard to Health, it is a positive arcana. The weaknesses are headaches, the ears, and visual difficulties. It warns us to pay attention to posture, the spine.
Keywords: help, guidance, reconciliation, spiritual counselor, teacher, physician, morals, religion, mercy, kindness, gentleness, forgiveness, faith, fidelity, clairvoyance, experience.
