“Tradition is a guide and not a jailer.” W. Somerset Maugham
I’ve never been much of a traditional gal. Can you tell?
Whenever I get too close to the drive to conform, I get itchy. It’s not that I don’t’ respect established wisdom. I do! How could you work with Tarot and not? It’s just that I have to find my own path. I’ll study it, I’ll learn what others think, I’ll be glad to benefit from the wisdom of the ages. But in the end, if it’s not my own, it’s nothing.
The Hierophant (Taurus) is old school in every respect; he shows us the traditions, the institutions, the accepted methods of study and learning and all things conventional. He holds the keys to being accepted via established tradition. He very often shows up for spiritual teachings, although that’s not his only possible venue.
Inverted, I wouldn’t say he’s advising us to bail on all that came before. But I would consider it notice to examine all with a critical eye, take what works for you and discard what does not.
I know not everyone is of that mind, and that’s fine. Thing is, if just accept it because it’s what you were taught, how much of it is yours anyway?
Are you non-traditional?
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