THE FOOL
Keywords:
Innocence, inexperience, freedom, adventure, travel, foolishness, leap of faith, wandering, idealism, a free spirit, youth, strangeness, pilgrimage, spontaneity, lack of commitment, problems in planning ahead, touched by spirit, originality, optimism, new beginnings, tabula rasa, clean conscience, energy, origin, visionary, trust, madness, trickster.
General:
This card often represents new beginnings. It may suggest an exciting new adventure or a goal within reach. The Fool is able to buck convention and take a chance where others may not dare to tread. This is a card that suggests you may want to trust your instincts, because The Fool may be trying to alert you to favorable circumstances you may be able to take advantage of at this time. Although generally a positive card, it may still act as a warning that sometimes you need to be careful and you may need to watch your step, being honest with yourself is one of the best ways to know.
Love & Relationships <3
This may signify the beginning of a new relationship or perhaps a change of direction with an existing partner. It can also indicate a lighthearted and fun dalliance. However, it may a pointing out a desire to be free from any entanglements and just live in the moment. Often this card speaks to someone taking a chance on love, who knows maybe it’s speaking to you? By The Fool’s estimation, you might as well give it a shot and see what happens next.
Money & Career $
Good fortune in money and career prospects is on the way. Do you have a feeling you should apply to a job in a new city? An entirely different field? Do it! Got an inkling to buy a raffle ticket? Why not!? This card suggests that you should follow your instincts and go for what your heart is telling you to do, because the adventure of doing something new is calling. Keep an open heart and a fresh set of eyes to be prepared to welcome something great into your life.
Other Aspects:
NUMBER: 0
KEY NUMBER: 11
ELEMENT: Air
NUMEROLOGICAL LINK: None/All
ASTROLOGICAL PLANET OR SIGN: Uranus
ASTROLOGICAL DECAN: N/A
PATHWAY ON THE TREE OF LIFE: First, in-between Kether & Chockmah
HEBREW LETTER: Aleph
Translation: Instinct
Symbol: The ox
CHAKRA: Crown
PERSONALITY: Naive, carefree, joyous, childlike, gullible, unconventional, strong desire to learn, passionate, aloof, fun, a dreamer.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES: The Jester, The Joker, The Fugitive, The Innocent, The Entertainer, The Lunatic, The Madman.
ANSWER: Yes
THE FOOL Reversed
Keywords:
Recklessness, naivety, negligence, unwilling to try new things, impulsiveness, carelessness, indiscretion, stupidity, distracted, inanity, killjoy, gullible, being stuck, dull, apathy, irrationality, vanity, denial of the truth, staleness, fears holding you back.
General:
The fool reversed suggests to make sure you are acting wisely in this moment. Seeking advice when this card arrives cannot hurt. Make sure that the plans you are making are viable in the real world. And it might be time to question your path of action if you are taking a lot of risks or considering borrowing from Peter to pay Paul in some way in your life at this time.
Sometimes this card may also be telling you that it’s time to get serious and stop living for the moment. If you are looking to start something new this may not be the right time, consider making sure you have all of your ducks in a row before doing anything rash.
Love / Relationships <3
Are you repeating patterns in your love life? Is what you want in the moment winning out over what you know to be the best decision for yourself in the long run? How sure are you that your impulsive decisions are going to agree with your future self? This card suggests that if you aren’t sure about the answers to these questions, perhaps it’s time to do some reconsidering. This card wants to let you know that you need to trust your instincts and if you have failed to do so in the past because of your fears then now is time to face those them.
Money/Career $
Hold up! Is what you are doing practical? Do you have a back up plan if things unexpectedly go to hell? Now is neither the time for risks or for hasty decisions. Make sure you are on firm ground. It takes a lifetime to gain a fortune and only a moment to lose it. Is the good reputation you’ve built worth sacrificing? Take your time and be sure you are making the right decision when The Fool Reversed crosses your path.