Crossed Circles -
the Golden Dawn used the crossed circle
to represent CHOKMAH. This may refer to the Hierophant's position on the Tree.
Crossed
Keys - at the feet of the Hierophant. One is
silver, the other gold representing the lunar
and solar currents of energy.
Lily
- on the cloak of an attendant represents
thought.
Pillars - from the Tree of Life (Kabalah),
one represents Mercy, the other Severity.
Another interpretation is that the one on the
right represents the law, and the one of the
left the liberty to obey or disobey. The design
crowing the pillars may represent sexual union.
Rose - on the cloak of the other
attendant represents desire.
Triple Crown of a Pope - on the head of
the Hierophant. The lower trefoil design
represents the lower material world. The middle
represents the formative world. The top tier
represents the creative world.
Triple Staff - represents the spirit,
soul and body.
