When I pulled this card a few weeks ago, the message was about our own individual connections to spirit, and the invitation to realize our potential as a teacher in our own right.
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Today another aspect of The Hierophant is coming through: connecting with tradition and the wisdom of our elders. Because while nobody else has spiritual authority over you, a lot of people have really amazing lessons to share.
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So today we're invited to tap into our own cultural spiritual traditions. Where have people in your ancestry lived? What were their practices and beliefs? If you can talk to one of your relatives or a teacher, that's great. If not, do some reading. You don't have to adopt any of it, just see what comes up. You might find something really interesting, that informs your own current practices.
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It's important to know where your beliefs come from. That's part of taking responsibility for your own soul. Don't just accept any belief without checking into it. And no appropriation of other cultures.
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I've got some trauma around being forced into very unhealthy evangelical Christianity as a kid, but I've started looking at the roots of that belief system. And I lovvvve reading and reconnecting the folk magic of Ireland and GB, where most of my ancestors are from.
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Anyone have an ancestor story or important teaching they want to share here? I'd love to hear it!

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.

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