005. The Hierophant in the Walking Dead

In this episode we are discussing The Hierophant within The Walking Dead TV Series. We cover some of the keywords and card imagery from the Rider Waite Smith Tarot and explore the Hierophant via symbolism and some of the character story arcs.

Zombie Hand Image by Ega Maulana from Pixabay

Card referenced through the show: The Hierophant

Above: The Hierophant card from CBD Tarot de Marseille by Dr. Yoav Ben-Dov, www.cbdtarot.com (left) and Rider Waite Smith Tarot, public domain, via Wikipedia (right)

Keywords:

Upright: Guidance. Morals. Ethics. Learning/Education. Tradition, heritage. Religion. Wise Spiritual Counsel. Inspiration. Insight. Medication. Ceremony. Conventional wisdom or understanding. Divine Law. Conformity. Established codes or behavior or belief. Belief system. Organized religion. Theological doctrine.   marriage ceremony. orthodox. pontification.

Reversed: Restrictions.  Unconventional. unorthodox. spiritual corruption or subversion. divorce. dogma.

People: Rabbi’s, Priests, Preacher’s, Pope, Guru’s, Sensei’s,  Spiritual leaders, Swamis, Imam’s, Tata’s, Babalows, Godfather, Educators, Students. Figureheads. Conformists. Tradionalists.  tutor, headmaster. Advisors,  spiritual masters, Teachers, Professors.

Astrological Correspondence: Zodiac sign of Taurus (I have). Ruled by the planet Venus.

Element: Earth

Topics Discussed:

• • Gabriel, the preacher and the 5 of pentacles

  • Spiritual conviction goes from one extreme to the other, of the course of his character arc.

  • 5 of pentacles moment.

  • Gabriel and the Pope.

  • Underrated but great pep talks.

  • Hershel

  • Relgious reference to the resurrected.

  • Dale

  • Morality and ethics police

  • CDC - Dale and Andrea, before and after its destroyed.

  • Farm - Judge, Jury, and Executioner episode. What do we do with Randal?

  • Oceanside

  • Secret community with their own secret doctrine.

  • Tara’s promises, to break them or not? That is the ethical question.

  • Eastman

  • Bringing a difference philosophical/spiritual view point and mentor’s Morgan in that doctrine.

  • Michonne

  • Fighting to keep the freedom of free community

  • Recreating and maintaining a new status quo amongst the communities.

  • The Grove Episode

  • Consider the Morality and Ethics of adult characters in this situation and circumstances?

  • The First Saviors Outpost Raid

  • Consider the Morality and Ethics of Rick and team raiding the Savior’s outpost while they were sleeping?

  • Marriage in a world without institutions?

Discussion Question:

What moral and ethical situation within the show have given you pause to struggle with? What episodes or situation did you have to sit with for a little while? 

Tell us what other insights you might have or any points that we may have missed. Share your thoughts and ideas with us.

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