If you’ve recently drawn the Pope card from the Tarot, you may be in a phase of quiet reflection.Many people interpret this card as “intuitive” and “mystical”, but in fact, its message goes much deeper than we realize.
The first time I really felt the power of the Pope was on an ordinary morning.I had casually turned over a deck of tarot cards that day, and as I shuffled through them, there she lay quietly – eyes steady, a book in her hands, and a blue robe draped over her body – as if to say to me, “Don’t rush, listen to me first.”
In that moment, instead of rushing to look up the information or immediately write down a paraphrase, I chose to sit down, look at her, and try to understand what her presence really meant.
Who is the Lady Pope?
The Pope is the second card in the Major Arcana of the Tarot, after the Magician.She represents inner wisdom, calm judgment, and the deeper truths that lurk beneath the surface.Unlike other tarot characters, she does not rely on outward appearances to attract attention, but rather guides us with inner peace and depth.
Many people associate the Pope with “feminine energy”, but this is not entirely accurate.She symbolizes a state of balance – neither impulsive emotions nor rational calculations, but an in-between wisdom.
How did I experience her power?
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of this card, I decided to try to “live her state”.I set a few simple rules for myself.1:
1.Sit in meditation for 10 minutes every morning, even if it’s just to sit and stare.2.
2.Reduce unnecessary communication and listen more than respond.3.
3.Keep a notebook with you to record thoughts or feelings that pop up.
When I first started, I felt like a weirdo.Normally I like to be lively and do things while listening to music, but now I had to force myself to be quiet, which was really hard.But I persevered.
After a few days, I realized that my mindset started to change.For example, when I encountered a problem, instead of rushing to find an answer, I first asked myself, “What do I really want inside?” This shift made me realize that many of the answers had actually existed in my heart for a long time, but I was just too busy to listen to them before.
One time, my neighbor came to me for a chat, and as usual I would have listened while thinking about how to end the conversation as quickly as possible.But that day I chose to listen to her carefully.It turned out that she was experiencing some difficulties in her life, and I just spent a few more minutes listening, only to have her later offer to help me take care of my pet dog.This kind of small, kind interaction is exactly what the Pope was trying to tell us – that true connection comes from inner peace, not superficial hustle and bustle.
What is the core message of the Lady Pope?
If you drew this card, it’s not to turn you into a silent person, but to remind you:
- Slow down and don’t always rush into decisions.
- Trust your feelings, even if they don’t seem to make much sense.
- Keep your inner balance and not be distracted by outside voices.
She is like a wise woman who whispers in your ear, “Don’t be afraid, take your time, the answer is within you.”
Why is the female Pope so easily misunderstood?
Many interpretations of the Tarot emphasize her “mystique” or associate her with “hidden knowledge”.But in fact, the Pope is not asking us to pursue unattainable secrets, but encouraging us to go back to our hearts and find our own truths.
The book in her hands is not written by someone else, but by you; her eyes are so calm because she knows that there are some things that do not need to be said, as long as you understand them yourself.
In other words, the Popeess is not asking us to become profound, but to learn to be a person who knows how to listen, who knows how to wait, and who knows how to be introspective in a complex world.
How can I use the energy of the Popeess in my life?
If you want to better understand and utilize the Pope’s energy, you can start with the following:
1.Practice meditation or sit-in: even if it’s just for five minutes, it will help you to communicate better with yourself.
2.Keep a journal: record your feelings, dreams, and sudden thoughts – these are your inner voice.
3.Reduce the use of social media: quiet your mind and stay away from the noisy flow of information.
4.Listen more and talk less: give space rather than advice especially when dealing with others’ emotions.
5.Trust your intuition: Sometimes you feel something is “off” and there is a reason for it.
Conclusion: The Pope is not God, but she can be you.
The Pope of the Tarot is not a distant mythological figure, she is more like the truest, quietest part of each of us.When you’re feeling lost, anxious, or overwhelmed, take a moment and ask yourself, “What would the Pope do if she were the Popeess?”
Maybe you’ll realize that the answer was actually inside you all along, you just forgot to listen.
So the next time you see the Popeess card, please don’t rush to look it up or jump to conclusions.Stop, take a quiet look at her, and then gently say to yourself, “Hey, I’m here.”
