Okay, so I was messing around with my tarot deck today, and I decided to try a simple yes-or-no reading. I’m not a pro or anything, but I find this stuff pretty interesting. The card I focused on was The Hierophant. It’s got this figure on it who looks like some kind of religious leader, sitting between two pillars. Kinda formal and serious-looking, you know?
I shuffled the deck, thinking about a specific question I had in mind. I’m not gonna share the question ’cause it’s personal, but it was definitely a yes-or-no type of deal. Then I pulled out The Hierophant. At first, I was like, “Alright, what does this mean?”
The First Pull
- Upright Position: So, the card was upright, which generally is a good sign in tarot, right? It made me think “yes” was the answer I was looking for, it means a positive response.
But then, I started reading about The Hierophant, I mean, just googling around and checking out some tarot guides. Apparently, this card is all about tradition, wisdom, and sometimes institutions. Some sources say it leans towards a “yes” in a yes-or-no reading, especially if you’re asking about something related to learning, tradition, or spirituality. But it’s not always that simple.
The Second Pull
- Reversed Position: I tried again, maybe I didn’t focus enough on the first try or something, and this time I got the reversed position. In my mind, this is a “no” as an answer, that is to say, I did not get what I expected.
The reversed position really threw me off, it made me think my first pull was wrong. The more I read, the more I realized The Hierophant isn’t just a simple yes or no card. It seems like it’s more about the ‘why’ and ‘how’ rather than just giving a straight answer.
I spent a good chunk of the day going back and forth on this. One moment, I was convinced it was a “yes,” especially when I focused on the idea of seeking guidance from someone wiser or more experienced. Then I’d flip the card, metaphorically speaking, and think about the aspects of challenging the status quo, which made me lean towards a “no.”
In the end, I realized that maybe the whole point of this card is to tell you to look deeper into your question. It’s not about a quick answer but understanding the larger forces at play. Like, maybe my question was too simplistic for such a complex issue. It got me thinking about the importance of not just seeking answers but also understanding the journey and the lessons along the way.
So, yeah, that was my day with The Hierophant. I started off wanting a simple yes or no, and I ended up pondering the complexities of my question and life in general. I guess that’s the thing with tarot, it’s not just about predicting the future but also about reflecting on the present and understanding yourself better.
