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The Pope, Tarot de Marseille
Major arcana

The Pope

The Pope stands for transmission, counsel, mediation and shared knowledge. Some decisions gain in quality with an experience from outside.

Tarot de Marseille Earth/Taurus See in Rider-Waite-Smith →

What the card shows

The Pope blesses with his right hand, the triple crown on his head and the crozier raised. In front of him, two kneeling clerks receive the gesture, their heads bowed low.

Its light

Sharing experience avoids mistakes and speeds up understanding. Counsel received at the right moment saves time, if you translate it into your own situation.

Its shadow

A recognised reference gets followed unexamined. A tradition is examined before it is applied, otherwise it serves as an alibi: confusing teacher and truth leaves obedience to judge.

Keywords

transmissioncounselteachingmediationreference

Notes on the symbolism

Symbolism TdM. The Pope. The tiara with three crowns is an attested pontifical insignia, and the staff with a double crossbar marks the office of the one who transmits.

What this card invites you to do

Look for relevant counsel rather than approval. Ask someone who has been through what you face, listen, examine, then decide for yourself.

A card does not decide for you.
It shows you where to look.

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