Okay, so the other day I was messing around with my tarot cards, you know, just for fun. I’ve been trying to get a better handle on how different cards might represent how someone sees you. I decided to focus on the Hierophant card, and here’s how it went down.
My Little Experiment
First, I grabbed my trusty Rider-Waite deck – it’s the one I’m most comfortable with. I shuffled the cards while thinking about a specific person, let’s call him… Mike. I wanted to see how Mike perceives me, like, what’s his overall impression.
I laid out a simple three-card spread. You know, past, present, future kind of thing. But I was really focused on the “present” card, because that’s the one that would tell me about Mike’s current view of me. And guess what popped up? The Hierophant.
Decoding the Hierophant
So, the Hierophant. My initial reaction was, “Huh? Am I boring to him?” Because, let’s be honest, the Hierophant can seem a little… stiff. He’s all about tradition, rules, and established ways of doing things.
I spent a few minutes really looking at the card. You’ve got the religious imagery, the two pillars, the keys… everything screams “institution.” I started to jot down some keywords:
- Tradition
- Structure
- Conformity
- Mentor
- Guidance
- Rules
- Belief Systems
Putting it into Perspective
Then, I had to think about my relationship with Mike. We’re not super close, but we work together on some projects. He’s a bit older than me and definitely more experienced in our field. I often find myself asking for his advice because, well, he knows his stuff.
That’s when it started to click. Maybe Mike sees me as someone who values his knowledge and experience. Someone who respects the “established way” of doing things in our industry. Perhaps he even sees himself as a bit of a mentor figure to me.
Maybe he sees me as someone looking for guidance. Or perhaps he sees me as “by the book” in certain ways – I will follow the instructions as he gave me, or do the things very professionally.
My Takeaway
It wasn’t the most exciting card to get, but it made sense. It wasn’t necessarily saying I’m a boring rule-follower, but rather that Mike sees me as someone who respects tradition and seeks guidance. It highlights the mentor-mentee dynamic that might be present in our relationship.
It was a good reminder that tarot readings are all about interpretation. The Hierophant isn’t always about being rigid. It can also represent respect for knowledge, a desire for structure, or seeking guidance from someone you admire. It all depends on the context and the specific relationship you’re exploring.
I’m definitely going to keep experimenting with this “how someone sees you” angle with other cards. It’s a fun way to deepen my understanding of the tarot and get some interesting insights into my relationships.
