The Fool is the first card in the major arcana and represents a fresh and exciting new start which holds much potential. The Fool is represented by the number zero as within it contains all possibilities and outcomes. The number zero represents infinity, wholeness, inclusiveness and infinite possibilities making it a number of chaos and birth as well.
The Fool is connected to the element of air and the zodiac sign Aquarius as it’s associated with open-minded thinking, innovation, freedom, independence and breaking free of barriers. This card symbolizes a brand new cycle in your life where you’re just at the beginning and you may feel very enthusiastic and optimistic at this point.
This card is also connected to the planet Uranus which represents chaos, rebellion, freedom, sudden changes and revolution. Because of this, the Fool also represents a time of potential chaos, as some form of chaos is needed for something new to be birthed, as well as unexpected and/or unforeseen challenges.
The Fool Meaning
This card symbolizes a brand new journey, new inspiration, embodying an entrepreneurial mindset, risk-taking and spontaneity. The image on the card shows a youthful individual who looks very open, free and excited about the new journey in front of them. Although they don’t also see the danger up ahead, as they’re about to step off a cliff.
This represents the potential “foolishness” that can come with this card. As while it may be important to take risks in life sometimes, being overly risky can lead to foolish behavior and decisions. Therefore when the Fool comes up in a reading, it may be time to consider the future consequences of your actions and figure out what those may be and to also have faith in the process.
This card can symbolize that you’re about to embark on a brand new cycle in your life where everything may be new to you, or feel new to you, and that it will be important to create a plan instead of just winging it. This may not completely guarantee success, although it will give you a roadmap to follow and when challenges inevitably come up you can deal with them then. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.
Upright
Spontaneity, new cycle, new journey, new beginning, unlimited potential, inspiration, entrepreneurship, someone who’s a free spirit, having a carefree attitude, opening up to new potentials and opportunities, freedom, breaking free and enthusiasm.
Reversed
Taking too many risks, naivete, impulsiveness, allowing fear to hold you back, not pursuing your true potential, loss of faith, acting foolish, not considering the future and only focusing on the present moment.
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