The Fool
The Fool represents new beginnings, spontaneity, and a carefree outlook on life. He is a symbol of exploration, travel, and personal growth. While he may seem oblivious to dangers ahead, he embodies the spirit of adventure and reminds us to embrace opportunities with joy and a light heart. Inverted, however, The Fool can indicate ignorance and carelessness, urging a wake-up call to awareness.
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Card Description
If you look at our Fool, you see he’s surrounded by a clear blue sky, the bright shining sun, and his little doggy pal. He’s traveling light and carrying a beautiful rose. Jaunty feather in his cap and a smile on his lips.
Card Interpretation
He is surrounded by majesty and beauty, and yet he is paying attention to nothing. He is, in fact, about to walk off the bloody cliff. I don’t see this as a tragic card. I love the Fool. Walking along, exploring and curious, and after you smack into that brick wall, walking away having learned. I can’t help but think that the drop that he’s about to have isn’t that far at all—that after his fall, he’ll stand up and grin. He’s carrying a small bag—not weighed down by anything—and the flower in his hand is blooming, indicating growth.
Historical Significance
Historically, the Fool is the only person the king will listen to. The jester is a beloved character. Notice I didn’t call him a clown. That’s important because clowns have nothing of substance to say, and they’re creepy and vapid to boot (in this author’s opinion). The Fool, on the other hand, has no agenda, no hidden plans or shenanigans up his sleeve. He is guileless. He is honest. He is genuinely happy. Even his dog is happy. He’s the one who told the emperor that he was naked. He is going to move forward, to say what’s on his mind. He’s going to be honest and forthright regardless of the circumstance.
Taking Chances
In every deck, the Fool is in a precarious position. Think of all of the idioms we have for taking chances: going out on a limb, break a leg, going for broke. These all sound really painful, but what they’re about is deciding that being still is not for you. When you see this in a reading, you’ll know it’s time to jump.
The Fool Inverted
Inverted, the Fool is the guy you don’t want on your side. He’s the “Well, how else would I get the toast out of the toaster? The knife fits just fine!” guy. He doesn’t pay attention to anything. At all. The Fool inverted represents deliberate ignorance and being obtuse for its own sake. It’s not good for you. I’m surprised that evolution hasn’t taken care of that particular trait already, but it’s still around. This card inverted tells you to wake up.
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