Today, Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States. Using the numbers of this date, let’s see which tarot card corresponds to this new presidency.
1 + 20 + 20 + 09 = 50; 5 + 0 = 5
= Fifth Major Aracanum = The Hierophant
The Hierophant (or the Pope in older decks) indicates a presidency rooted in strong ethical, moral, or religious principles. Its “pontifex” aspect connotes bridge-building. There’s an emphasis on education and establishing core ethical precepts. This new regime desires to think, speak, and act from its strongest truth.
The Hierophant’s correspondence to Taurus tells a story of stabilising growth in order to produce abundant resources. Whatever philosophical bent that this Hierophant presidency comes from, it is grounded in reality. Taurus also indicates reconstruction of American self-esteem based upon perseverence and listening.
The Hebrew letter associated with this card is Vav, meaning “hook”, “nail”, or “link”. Yet again, we notice the concepts of connection, building, and unification. It’s a government of “both/and-ness”.
I offer my best wishes to President Obama, his family, and the country he is called to govern. May he, and all of my neighbours to the south, carry out the best qualities of the Hierophant in service to the greater whole.
What a great day for the whole world! There is a good father in Washington DC again.
So mote it be!
Indeed, that seems to be very much the tone he’s tried to set for his new administration, both in reaching out to former rivals to play a role and in calling on Americans to contribute and to bridge the divisions and cleavages that plague their society.
I’m certainly hopeful, in that he has almost exactly the sort of background that I believe is needed in these times.
A very fitting card, indeed.
Thanks for this reading; it rings very true for the current situation, especially the parts about building bridges and “a presidency rooted in strong ethical, moral, or religious principles.” What a welcome change from the unethical / amoral presidency of the last 8 years.
Also, here’s hoping that your reading’s optimism bears out.
Bright Blessings,
“another James” 🙂
Amen!
I spent twelve hours (3 am to 3 pm) on inauguration day watching the talking heads, and the inauguration itself. To a person, everyone speaking reflected high hopes for this presidency.
May we gain back our image overseas, may we unite at home, and may we all work to honor this place in history.
And thank heavens there was only peace and goodwill on inauguration day. My worst fear was that there would be an assasination. This did not happen – I can breath again!
The Hierophant – this is a good card for this presidency. Someone who understands the rules, and plays by them.
Side note: Healing thoughts going to Senator Kennedy, who was taken from the luncheon due to seizures, and to Senator Byrd, who was also taken from the luncheon for medical reasons.
I did a little sensing with the Heirophant. Being an old Catholic girl I can’t help but see him as the Pope. I have come to see that repeating rituals build power.
That can go either way…repeating bad habits enforce worthlessness and shame.
Going to church every Sunday (if you are awake and engaged) can be an incredible sanctuary or at the very least, think about the week that you are leaving behind and the one you are about to enter.
Repeating rituals that focus on love equals power. Mr President does seem to have an authority of Love about him. The conservatives think we feel he is our Messiah …no but he is in the same cathedral.