20 April – 20 May · Earth
Taurus tarot card: The Hierophant
Taurus belongs to The Hierophant, the teacher between two pillars. It can seem an odd match for a sign of comfort and pleasure, but both are about what endures: values held steady, traditions passed down, roots that go deep. Taurus’s ruling planet, Venus, brings in The Empress and her garden.
The Hierophant, the card of Taurus
tradition · guidance · shared beliefs · mentorship
The Hierophant is card five, the teacher of the Major Arcana. Where The Emperor makes worldly rules, The Hierophant passes on beliefs, rituals and wisdom. This card is about learning from those who walked the path before you, finding a community that shares your values, and understanding why traditions exist before choosing what to keep.
Taurus’s advice from the cardSeek out a good teacher or a proven path, and learn it well. Then keep the traditions that genuinely support you.
The ruling planet: Venus
The three Minor cards of Taurus
In the Golden Dawn system, Taurus holds three numbered cards of Pentacles, the suit of Earth, one for each part of the sign’s month.
Questions for Taurus
- Who has walked this path before me, and what could I learn from them?
- Which of my beliefs did I choose, and which did I simply inherit?
- Where would a community or shared practice support me?
Questions
What tarot card is Taurus?
Taurus (20 April – 20 May) is linked with The Hierophant, card V of the Major Arcana. This pairing comes from the Golden Dawn tradition behind the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.
What is the Taurus suit in tarot?
Taurus is a Earth sign, so its suit is Pentacles. Its own Minor cards are the Five of Pentacles, the Six of Pentacles and the Seven of Pentacles.
Does a Taurus always draw The Hierophant?
No. Any card can come up for anyone. When The Hierophant does appear for you, some readers take it as a card that speaks to your nature as well as to your question.