Stop The Madness

When looking at the Hierophant we see three men. The dominant man of course is the Hierophant who is the chief priest or Pope. This card is about tradition and wisdom. The keys at the bottom of the card represent knowledge and because they are crossed, they are associated with the ecclesiastical, namely the Pope. They can also symbolize the keys to the gates of heaven. The Pope’s crown represents his authority in higher matters. For purposes of meditation and reflection we would choose this card when we are looking for ways to deepen our spiritual beliefs and looking for ritual as a way of expressing or experiencing these beliefs. So for example, in order to incorporate more ritual into our daily spiritual lives we might explore things like morning meditation, prayers or daily inspirational readings as a way to connect us to the source. We can also use this card to ground ourselves by focusing on the traditional aspects of our lives that give us comfort. The mundane rituals of our lives, like our morning cup of coffee, our morning shower, feeding our pets at the appointed time, are examples of mundane ritual. These rituals give us just a bit of structure which helps bring us back into balance when we feel we are surrounded by chaos.
To enhance this meditation experience we might want to light a white candle for spirituality and use sapphire as it is the stone of wisdom. Amethyst which is associated with the crown chakra would also be a good choice. As for aromatherapy, I would suggest Frankincense, or if you don’t care for that scent, you could use Jasmine.