May 1993
the world’s card for the month
The collective card for May 1993 is The Hierophant. It’s the same for everyone alive this month, set by the date alone, and it sits in the initiation third of the wheel.
The Hierophant card in Tarot represents tradition, mentorship, shared beliefs, and knowledge passed down from one generation to the next. He sits between two pillars wearing a triple crown, with one hand raised in blessing. Two crossed keys lie at his feet, and two students kneel in front of him. This card is about learning from the people who came before you and belonging to something older than yourself.
How May 1993 becomes The Hierophant
The collective year card for 1993 is The Fool (0). Add the month number (May is month 5): 0 + 5 = 5. Card 5 is The Hierophant.