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  THE HIEROPHANT
The Hierophant represents all of these because his realm is structured groups with rules and assigned roles.
The Hierophant is one of three cards that focuses on the group.
The Hierophant is a symbol of the need to conform to rules or fixed situations.
www.learntarot.com /maj05.htm   (286 words)

  
  K O R I N T H   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Entire religions are run by the hierophants and few dare to oppose these masters of divinity with access to powers beyond the scope of the mortal mind.
(Hierophants who rebuke undead transfer uses of rebuke undead instead.) The transfer lasts anywhere from 24 hours to one week (chosen at the time of transfer), and while the transfer is in effect, the number of turning attempts per day allowed to the hierophant is reduced by the number transferred.
The hierophant does not use any components when casting the spell, although a spell that costs XP to cast still does so, and a spell with a costly material component instead costs him 10 times that amount in XP.
www.korinth.com /3eKorinthContent/Rulebook/Chap03_PreClasses/hierophant.shtml   (944 words)

  
  Hierophant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The role of the hierophant in religion is to bring the congregants into the presence of that which is deemed holy.
In the fantasy world of Warhammer 40,000, the Hierophant is amongst the largest and most formidable of the Tyranid Bio creatures faced by ground forces.
In the MUD Achaea, Dreams of Divine Lands, the Hierophant is a type of tarot card which allows the user to issue one mental command to the victim.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hierophant   (529 words)

  
 Major Arcanum Game
The Hierophant represents the Genius of good intentions and the spirit of conscience; his gesture invites to meditation, to listen to the voice of the heavens in the silence of the passions and of the instincts of the flesh.
The Hierophant is the sum total of theology, when it has passed into the utmost rigidity of expression; but he symbolizes also all things that are righteous and sacred on the manifest side.
Hierophant means “revealer of sacred things.” It was the name of the chief officer in the Eleusinian Mysteries, and signifies that which makes known the hidden import of the appearances whereby we are surrounded.
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 The Fool's Quest -- The Hierophant V   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This duality of passion and spirit is reflected by the columns at the Hierophant's sides, greyed due to the insurrection of rules.
When he meets the hierarchy of the Hierophant and his servitors, he is introduced to the fact that he is an instrument of the Higher Forces.
MEDITATION with the Hierophant is especially helpful when you are finding it hard to understand the necessity of rules in your life or when you are struggling with the red tape that can often follow bureaucracy and hierarchy.
www.moderngypsy.com /tarot/hierophant.html   (291 words)

  
 The House of Hierophant Spread - Aeclectic Tarot Forum
The House of the Hierophant spread is useful when the querent is experiencing struggles in expressing their spiritual nature, or if past wounds are causing problems in the present.
If the Hierophant is placed in a cadent house (3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th), the lesson of Chiron will focus on adjusting to internal and external changes, developing personal beliefs, and applying the wisdom and compassion learned through one’s wounds.
If the Hierophant appears in one of the Fire houses (1st, 5th and 9th) wounds caused by painful separation may have produced new techniques for relating to others, a deeper perspective of human nature, educational excellence and artistic skills.
www.tarotforum.net /showthread.php?t=65911   (984 words)

  
 Tarot and the Sign Taurus - StarIQ.com
The horns of the Taurean bull are emblematic of the horns of the lunar crescent; hence the close tie between Taurus (the hierophant or high priest) and the Moon (the high priestess).
Hierophant, deriving from the Greek “hieros” meaning “sacred,” and “phainein” meaning “to reveal,” is the title of the high priest of the Eleusinian cult, which worshipped the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone.
The hierophant (male high priest) with his assistant, the high priestess, led the ceremonies that annually commemorated the descent of Persephone into the underworld of Hades and her resurrection to new life.
www.stariq.com /Main/Articles/P0002457.HTM   (1241 words)

  
 Hierophant :: d20srd.org
A neutral hierophant chooses one of these alignments to be the one that he opposes, for the purposes of this special ability.
A hierophant can use healing spells to their maximum effect on creatures of the same alignment as the hierophant (including the hierophant himself).
A hierophant who selects this special ability can use one of his divine spell slots to permanently prepare one of his divine spells as a spell-like ability that can be used twice per day.
www.d20srd.org /srd/prestigeClasses/hierophant.htm   (942 words)

  
 The Hierophant
The Hierophant can even stand for groups of more than one person, and in the majority of cases he is better represented by an institution than by a single person.
The Hierophant is charged with the maintenance and propagation of tradition and conventional beliefs, and anyone who goes against these beliefs is shunned.
When the Hierophant appears it will often be in the form of a teacher or a mentor, who instructs you in the ways of his particular belief in the hopes that you will join him.
www.ata-tarot.com /resource/cards/maj05.html   (715 words)

  
 Meaning of the Hierophant Tarot Card
In a panic, he heads into a holy place where he finds the Hierophant, a wise teacher and holy man. Acolytes kneel before the man, ready to hear and pass on his teachings.
The Hierophant card has so many Popish trappings that it is sometimes hard for readers to like him, or interpret him as positive rather than seeing his potential for being unreasonable, hide-bound, literal and stodgy.
Unfortunately, he can also represent that nasty teacher the Querent is dealing with, the one who refuses to deviate from the text book, or a sour-faced elder who wants to keep the church old fashioned and in the dark ages.
www.aeclectic.net /tarot/learn/meanings/hierophant.shtml   (590 words)

  
 the hierophant
the hierophant used to be called the pope.
it also is fitting that the hierophant for the vertigo tarot be a master of dreams.
the word "hierophant" actually suits him very well, for it literally means "one who shows sacred things." in greece, the hierophant presided over the greater mysteries of demeter and persophone (remember the empress).
members.tripod.com /~moondreame/vhierophant.html   (297 words)

  
 The Hierophant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In most designs, the Hierophant is seen seated on a throne between two pillars symbolizing law and liberty or obedience and disobedience, according to different interpretations.
The more commonly encountered modern name "Hierophant" is due to Antoine Court de Gébelin, and was the title of a chief priest in the Eleusinian mysteries (an ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries), and is usually regarded as the spiritual counterpart of the temporal Emperor card.
In the Vikings Tarot the Hierophant is Odin with his two ravens, Hugin and Munin, and his two wolves, Geri and Freki.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Hierophant   (1002 words)

  
 The Hierophant: Tarot Card Meaning
The Hierophant is a master of sarced rites holding court in a holy place.
Acolytes kneel before him and listen to his wisdom, The robes of the acolytes bear a design of red roses and white lilies (which also appears in the Magician card) which symbolize desire and abstract thought respectively.
Unlike the High Priestess, the Hierophant is concerned with the application of spiritual knowledge to the physical world.
www.thelostfound.com /tarot/cards/meanings/hiero.html   (149 words)

  
 Isis Wedding Rite
Hierophant turns to the altar and holds the palms of her hands over the pot of incense, the cup of water, and the vessels of grains and oil.
Hierophant proffers this to the Bride and the Bridegroom.
Hierophant approaches the Bride and Bridegroom and from each she takes the corner of the handkerchief they are holding.
www.fellowshipofisis.com /liturgy/weddingrite.html   (1725 words)

  
 Intuitive Tarot - The Hierophant
The Hierophant also represents tradition in that he finds comfort and value in the new by relating it to the old tried and true ways of life.
The Hierophant depicts someone who is able to see through the superficial and get straight to the heart of the matter.
The Hierophant is spiritual by nature and he shies away from religious dogma.
www.intuitivetarot.com /hierophant.html   (187 words)

  
 The Arcane Archive - Two Person Equinox Ceremony
Hierophant says: " Let the number of Officers in this Ceremony be proclaimed once again, that the Powers whose images they are may be re-awakened in the spheres of those present and in the Sphere of the Great White Brotherhood, for by the names and images are all powers awakened and re-awakened." 10.
Hierophant stands and says: " I, Osiris, proclaim my son, Horus, as the Hierophant of the New Aeon and proceed to install him as such." [ Both intensify their channels as the ceremony moves to the Macrocosmic level.
Hierophant returns to the East, knocks and says: "Honoured Past Hierophant, see that the Hall is properly guarded." Past Hierophant checks the door, knocks and says: "Honoured Hierophant, the Hall is properly guarded." [ Both begin to step down from their channels.
arcane-archive.org /religion/thelema/two-person-equinox-ceremony-1.php   (2864 words)

  
 Shoggoth.net: Octobernomicon, Oct 19: The Hierophants
The Hierophants are a hybrid race, the result of a mating between Cthulhu's Star-Spawn and something indigenous to the earth but long extinct.
The Hierophants are almost a cowardly sort; only when they are directly threatened, and fleeing or hiding is not an option, will they take any action.
A Hierophant may bombard a target with mind-shattering images of the past, when Cthulhu strode the Earth, or signs of the future, when Cthulhu rises again.
www.shoggoth.net /article.php3?story_id=885   (656 words)

  
 Tarot of the Spirit - The Hierophant   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Hierophant in the Tarot of the Spirit is a relaxed gently smiling man sitting on a throne, his head cocked slightly to the right.
The Hierophant is both the guide, the teacher *and* the student of the mysteries of the higher self.
The Hebrew letter associated with the Hierophant is Vav, which means “nail”; the Hierophant represents the binding force of the universe which nails spirit to matter, so that it may manifest and know itself.
www.docstrange.com /Tarot/TOS_Hierophant.asp   (637 words)

  
 Adonai - Living in the Light - Crowley Tarot Cards
Hierophant persons strongly value family and wherever they go they create a personal and professional support system or extended family.
Spiritual work is important to Hierophant people and at different times in their life they will find themselves assisting others with inner work and exploration or will find themselves exploring their own internal realms.
Hierophant literally means "spiritual teachings" or "bringer of the light" so Hierophant people often have a deep philosophical nature and strong sense of faith in themselves and others.
www.adonim.com /Tarotcards/05.html   (211 words)

  
 Taurus: The Tarot
Because The Hierophant has attained mastery of his five senses, he is able to develop a sixth and this card is considered to be representative of the four elements...Earth, Air, Fire and Water...plus the fifth element of Ether or Spirit.
He is a teacher of the techniques required to lead an individual back to his or her connection with "All" and "Everything." Thus, The Hierophant is the spiritual guide...the guru...the priest...the shaman...the one who instructs in the disciplines necessary for uncovering the connection between body and spirit.
In short, The Hierophant symbolizes the fully-realized love of life inherent in the Taurus personality, denoting the natural worthiness of knowledge, tradition and established social values which are so important to those born under this Zodiac Sign.
www.novareinna.com /constellation/taurustarot.html   (2674 words)

  
 The Hierophant
The role of the hierophant in religion is to bring the congregants into the presence of that which is deemed holy.
The Hierophant is a wise holy man. He has dedicated his life to obtaining spiritual peace through a close relationship to his Creator.
In a negative light, The Hierophant could represent a bad influence on your life in spiritual matters, a surrender of responsibility that should not have taken place or misused power of a higher spiritual authority.
www.crystalinks.com /hierophant.html   (556 words)

  
 SRD - Hierophant
The hierophant’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Heal (Wis), Knowledge (arcana/religion) (Int), Profession (Wis), and Spellcraft (Int).
Faith Healing (Su): A hierophant can use healing spells to their maximum effect on creatures of the same alignment as the hierophant (including the hierophant himself).
Spell-Like Ability: A hierophant who selects this special ability can use one of his divine spell slots to permanently prepare one of his divine spells as a spell-like ability that can be used twice per day.
www.systemreferencedocuments.org /35/sovelior_sage/hierophant.html   (924 words)

  
 HIEROPHANT
Class Skills: The hierophant’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Heal (Wis), Knowledge (arcana) (Int), Knowledge (religion) (Int), Profession (Wis), and Spellcraft (Int).
* A neutral hierophant chooses one of these alignments to be the one that he opposes, for the purposes of this special ability.
The recipient turns undead as a cleric of the hierophant’s cleric level but uses her own Charisma modifier.
www.systemreferencedocuments.org /35/giovanni_linked/classes/hierophant.html   (929 words)

  
 CityBeat: Locals Only: Hierophant (2003-07-09)
Hierophant's debut CD, Portals, is a good introduction to a group with an eclectic Rock sound that's all over the musical map.
Hierophant's members, Storms, singer/guitarist/keyboardist Brad Bowman, main bassist Scott Fuhr and drummer Bob White, attribute their sound not only to sharing songwriting duties, but also to sharing instrumental duties.
HIEROPHANT's CD release party is at the Southgate House on Saturday, with T-Lips and Combs and Morals Galore.
www.citybeat.com /2003-07-09/musiclocalsonly.shtml   (869 words)

  
 The Hierophant   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The "hierophant" is the highest of the Traveler's representatives on earth, and he represents the will and purpose of the god in all things.
The hierophant was once a seeker of exceptional piety, intelligence, cunning, charisma, good character, and ability; he is the chiefest in merit of the god's mortal servants.
The rites of the hierophant are unknown to the lower orders of the priesthood, for they form a private communion between the hierophant and the god; they are an intimate thing not subject to scrutiny.
enigmastation.com /~cislyn/game/goshar/the_hierophant.html   (309 words)

  
 Poetry and Magic - The Hierophant   (Site not responding. Last check: )
There is also a strong element of sacrifice associated with the Hierophant, since (as the journeyer on this path must learn) this is the path of spiritual growth and to accept the Divine energies and allow them to flow freely through oneself to others is a dangerous and difficult task.
Traditionally, however, the hierophant, prophet or spiritual leader is "called" to their task.
The Chaldaeans were expert astronomers and astrologers, prophets, seers, and alchemists (hierophants, in other words) and the first known written texts concerning the influence of the stars on the Earth are attributed to them and are regarded as the basis of modern astrology.
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 The Two Faces of the Hierophant
The Hierophant card is numbered with the Roman numeral V, being a synthesis of all four elements plus the fifth, Spirit.
The Hierophant is the teacher, one who comes to guide you on your life's path.
The Hierophant is the enlightened one at times, but also the unchanging, unmoving and unliving religious icon, distant, remote and out of touch with the spiritual needs of the people.
members.aol.com /torcboy/hierophant.htm   (701 words)

  
 The last Hierophant
Now when [Julian's] studies with them were prospering, he heard that there was a higher wisdom in Greek, possessed by the hierophant of the Goddesses, and hastened to him with all speed.
The name of him who was at that time hierophant it is not lawful for me to tell, for he initiated the author of this narrative.
For no sooner was the citizen of Thespiae made hierophant, he who was a pater in the ritual of Mithras, then without delay many inexplicable disasters came on in a flood.
www.csun.edu /~hcfll004/hierophant.html   (321 words)

  
 Raven's Tarot Site at corax.com - The Cards   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Hierophant is a symbol for a world of belief and confession, may it be a church, a sect or an occult society.
He represents the religious and intellectual tradition of a person, and may be the one the person is born to it or possibly the one who has chosen it by himself.
In the positive aspect, the Hierophant represents the search for knowledge and illumination, the desire to study creed and dogma instead of simply accepting them, to research and achieve further development.
www.corax.com /tarot/cards/hierophant.html   (236 words)

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