The Hierophant Reversed Tarot Card Meaning

Read on as we examine The Hierophant reversed in various situations.

The Hierophant Reversed Love and Relationships

The Hierophant reversed when asking about your love life as a single person suggests a desire to break free from traditional dating and love roles. You may find yourself questioning whether the marriage, children, home route is really what you want out of life. Or even if you still value monogamy. There’s nothing wrong with going against the grain, but you should always be open and honest with potential partners. Alternatively, this card signals a potential relationship where traditional gender roles are gone. Same-sex relationships, one where the father raises children and the mother works, etc.

Getting The Hierophant reversed when asking about a new or potential relationship suggests this connection may have some taboo attached to it. There could be an age gap, crossing cultural boundaries, or some other factor that has stigma attached to it. You’re wanting to break free from expectations of who you should be with. As long as there is no exploitation involved, the path you take is ultimately up to you. Are you prepared to deal with any potential consequences?

The Hierophant reversed when asking about your current relationship signifies resistance from one or both of you to commitment, or rejection of old relationship patterns. This card in the reversal asks you if you’re building something with each other that you genuinely want, or one that you think others want for you?

Getting The Hierophant reversed when asking about your ex hints that you followed all the rules in that relationship, but lost yourself in the process. Or, one or both of you refused to conform to what the other needed in a relationship. Now, you’re reclaiming your identity…and it’s long overdue.

Getting The Hierophant reversed when asking about a crush suggests this connection may be unconventional or confusing for you. Alternatively, you may be feeling unsure if you’re both on the same page when it comes to your values. This card is gently reminding you to know what you stand for first, then see if your crush can meet you there.

The Hierophant reversed when asking about your child suggests your child may be showing a rebellious streak; one in which they’re pushing back hard on your rules and control. The Hierophant reversed suggests this may be a normal developmental phase of individuating. Try gentle guidance instead of strict discipline. Teach your child to trust themselves, and not to just obey authority.

The Hierophant reversed when asking about your current friendship suggests this relationship breaks the mold in one way or another. One of you may have a completely different lifestyle than the other, or you two relate to each other in a way that challenges norms and expectations. There is a tinge of rebelliousness in this connection. The Hierophant reversed is a thumbs up to a friendship that meets your, rather than society’s expectations.

Getting The Hierophant reversed when asking about an ex friend suggests you two may have grown apart due to conflicting belief systems or values. The Hierophant reversed is a reminder that you’re allowed to change, and go your own way. Sometimes friendships don’t work out when you grow apart, and that’s okay.

Getting The Hierophant reversed when asking about an enemy suggests this person may be an authority figure, moralist or gatekeeper of some sort. Think of the proverbial “Karen”. The one who wants to shame and lecture others for daring to not paint by the numbers. The Hierophant reversed is a reminder that you don’t have to listen to this stickler.

The Hierophant Reversed Career and Money

Getting The Hierophant reversed when asking about a potential career or new job suggests you’re not meant to follow a blueprint. You’re meant to disrupt, break followed paths and innovate. The The Hierophant reversed reminds you to ditch the textbook and trust your gut instinct. The path for you won’t fix inside a box.

The Hierophant reversed when asking about your current job or career suggests you may be stuck in a position that feels stifling, hierarchical or rigid. There’s nothing wrong with you for feeling this way; it’s your innate personality combined with the line of work, or your workplace. Break from the mold and do what brings you the most fulfillment.

Looking to start a new business? Getting The Hierophant reversed when asking about a potential business suggests this business idea is potentially spiritually rebellious or non-conforming. Your success won’t look like everyone else’s, and that’s the point. Don’t over-polish or feel you have to change things up in order to get the approval of others. Do it your way.

Getting The Hierophant reversed when asking about your current business suggests the systems you set up may now feel like they’re limiting your flow. Or, this card can signify that you may have strayed from your original message in order to try and maximize “professionalism”. The Hierophant reversed is a gentle reminder to strip it all back. Be true to yourself and your mission.
Those who you’re meant to serve, will find you.

Getting The Hierophant reversed when asking about your money and finances suggests you’re tired of playing by traditional money rules. You’re feeling like you want to break free from cultural expectations, or even capitalist pressure. You’re being called to lead an ethical financial life, not necessarily a “successful” one. Build on your values, not anyone else’s.

The Hierophant Reversed Pregnancy

The Hierophant reversed when asking about a potential business suggests a questioning of traditional paths around pregnancy. If you are pregnant, you’re likely to want to do things in a not-so traditional way. Think IVF, natural childbirth, or egg donation. If you’re asking if you’re currently pregnant, the answer is leaning towards no, but the chances are higher if you pursue non-traditional methods of conception or parenthood.