The Hierophant traditionally represents the connection between humans and the divine, the teacher of hidden knowledge, spiritual beliefs, organized religion, moral growth and development. Here we have a symbol of tradition and moral authority. The Hierophant can be seen as representing formal, organized religious and moral beliefs and attitudes, education and the principle of teaching and learning.  

Positive:  You're establishing a relationships with a philosophy that can really lead and direct your life.  It's a good idea to go ahead and take responsibility for behaving in accordance with this ethical system.  You can assume leadership since you are loyal to your ideals and accountable for your actions.
Upright:  You are involved with a group or another person because of your shared philosophy, common goals, or social orientation.  You may have a sense of connectedness with a family, lover, church, political group, spiritual group, or whatever.  You feel loyalty toward these others and choose to live in accordance with the beliefs that you share with them.  You may even have  a position of leadership within the group.  The group acts as your inspiration, encouraging you to truly live up to your beliefs.  It may also act as your judge, letting you know when you're off track." - Gail Fairfield

Once again I am amazed, inspired and even a bit frightened by the accuracy of this card in response to my question.  One some level, I've always known that my spiritual goal is to teach others, to be a source of information and knowledge that others can utilize.  I think I am a good teacher when I feel I've got a command of the topic.  Which is also what holds me back because if I don't feel that I have some sort of mastery in that topic area, I don't feel as if I have the right to teach it to others.  Especially when it comes to spiritual matters.

I also have a bit of resistance to anyone setting themselves up as any sort of spiritual authority.  Even the idea of paid Pagan clergy sends shivers down my spine.  It's not that I don't appreciate the hard work and dedication that many Pagan leaders feel towards the community.  However I think the minute some people are singled out as "paid clergy" it creates a hierarchy that can send Paganism down the path towards doctrinism and orthodoxy that other organized religions now exhibit.  That is not something I want to see happen in Paganism.  

However that is a side issue and matter of my personal opinion.  What is important is for me to focus on this spiritual goal.  What kind of spiritual teacher do I want to be?  What is the difference between a spiritual teacher and a spiritual leader?  If I decide I want to be a spiritual teacher then what is the best way to achieve this goal?  What could I teach and how?  Who would I want to teach?  I can see I'll be spending some time considering this matter further.  It requires more than just cursory or desultory consideration.