The Fool
The Fool symbolizes a fresh start and boundless innocence, representing a newly born soul embarking on an adventurous journey. Open-hearted, unformed, and eager to discover, he approaches life with childlike excitement and limitless curiosity. Though joyful and oblivious at times, he would be wise to seek and accept counsel from others. This card encourages stepping outside the norm for self-discovery while following the inner voice of the true Self.
Keywords
Title
THE FOOL
Keyword
Boundless Innocence
Description
Suspended between spiritual and earthly existence, the beautiful Fool is the newly born soul embarking on a bright adventure. Free, clear-hearted, unformed, and open to discovery, he is joyfully oblivious to his surroundings. He needs the counsel of others and would be wise to listen when it is offered. With limitless possibilities before him, he is anxious with seeking and excited for what life is ready to teach. Though some find his quest absurd, he is not swayed. With an open heart, he is led by the inner voice of his true Self.
Meaning
a fresh start, new adventure and opportunities, deliberate emptiness so that one might receive things newly, childlike excitement, a willingness to step outside the norm for the sake of self-discovery and fulfillment.
Reversal
flawed decision-making, poor choices, carelessness, gullible and naive.
Visual Description
A light, androgynous figure strides or leaps forward across a pale, crystalline chasm, arms outstretched as if balancing on air. The scene is rendered in soft pastels and cool blues, with faceted ice- or crystal-like forms beneath the figure. A pale circular sun or moon hangs high in a misty sky and the entire image has an ethereal, almost translucent quality.
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