The Fool
The Fool stands at the edge of a major choice, poised to leap from the subconscious into the physical world and to transform from an animal state into a human one. She embodies a carefree, excited approach to new life and beginnings, often acting with impulsiveness and innocence. Upright, the card signals possibilities, fresh starts, and a free spirit willing to take risks. Reversed, it warns of apathy, hesitation, faulty choices, doldrums, or reckless behavior.
Keywords
Title
The Fool
Character
The Little Mermaid
Origin
Denmark, Danish fairy tale
Description
The Fool rests on the pinnacle of a decision. She is ready to dive out of her subconscious and into the physical world. To transform from an animal into a human. She is carefree and excited by a new life, regardless of warnings.
Upright
Beginnings, possibilities, impulsiveness, innocence, a free spirit
Reverse
Apathy, hesitation, a faulty choice, doldrums, recklessness
Visual Description
A pale, mermaid-like woman with long dark hair sits on a rocky outcrop, gazing up toward a distant cliff crowned by a castle silhouette. A red starfish rests in her hair and her lower body terminates in green-blue scales and flowing fins. Bright red koi swim energetically in teal water around the rock while stylized waves and aquatic plants splash at the foreground. The sky is warm peach with white birds in flight, the numeral 0 appears at the top of the card and the title 'The Fool' is printed at the bottom.
Tarot of the Divine
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