This card is here to invite us to step into our own spiritual power.
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Humans and tarot are co-evolving, so in our time this card means something different than listening to an old white dude who says he's the only one who can talk to god.
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To me, it means being a bridge between worlds. Channeling spiritual truth down and sharing it, living it. In imagining the evolved scene of The Hierophant card, I see a big circle of people who each take their turn wearing the big hat and sitting on the throne. Each of us is directly connected to the divine, and has an important truth to share. No one has spiritual authority over another, not even teachers or gurus.
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So with that in mind, two questions for you today:
Where are you clinging to a sense of moral superiority or rigidity, where can you learn instead of judge?
What can you do today to act on your beliefs, to bring more kindness, truth, and connection into being?
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And here is what I'm doing with these questions:
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First, I'm feeling anger and judgement towards Joel Osteen. What is my reaction showing me about me? Am I willing to share my home with displaced people? And honestly, I'm not fully willing. I like to think I would help out if asked but that means that I'm waiting to be asked. That is a place where I can grow, and offer help more. (He's not off the hook, though. We all have to hold each other accountable.)
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Second, I've been thinking that I want to offer special readings to raise money for hurricane relief, but I'm also hitting some fear there, some "who am I to do this."
This card says yes, do it. So I'm doing it.
For the month of September, I'm offering $50 suggested price half-hour readings via skype or in person, 50% of proceeds to Harvey. Please email me at moriah.simmons@gmail.com to book. I will accept any donation you can make, please don't hesitate to ask.
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The Hierophant is not an easy card to work with, but I also find that it shows up when you're ready to do this work. You're being blessed with a stronger connection up to spirit, and out to other people. We are all waking up more, and that is beautiful.