Fool Tarot Card Meanings
The Spirit of the Aether
The Spirit of the Aether
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Card Number: 0
Element: Air Hebrew Letter: aleph Hebrew Letter Meaning: Mother letter: Ox; Value: 1 Path 11: Kether (1, Crown—Primum mobile) to Chokmah (2,Wisdom-Zodiac) Color Scales in the Four Worlds: Bright pale yellow. Sky blue. Blue emerald green.Emerald, flecked gold Themes and Keywords: All and nothing. Zero. Beginnings. Emanation. Deity. Creation. Fertility. Air. Breath. Silence. Nascence. Folly and madness vs holy wisdom. Innocence. Ignorance. Going forth. Healing Crystals : Clear Quartz, Green Tourmaline Fool Keywords
UPRIGHT: Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit REVERSED: Holding back, recklessness, risk-taking Numerology 0(zero)
The Fool Tarot is the zero-card. Visually, this number represents infinity and the divine source. It also represents nothingness; the next part of the journey cannot be experienced in our present form. 0 (zero) also represents the sacred nature of the Fool card’s mystery. The Fool is always an indicator of newness; as well as the purity and open-hearted energy of a child. This is generally considered a positive card, with the caveat that it's important to take time to be sure that you are "looking where you're going." |
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FOOL DESCRIPTION
The Fool Tarot card symbolizes the self’s complete surrender to the divine source. The Fool card’s key meanings are beginnings, childlike wonder & risks. But this young optimist is no dummy. Yes, The Fool steps out into the world as an act of unconditional faith – but this faith is not blind.
The white Sun against the yellow sky shows that what is happening in the Fool Tarot occurs at the highest levels of spiritual experience, the Sun representing the divine source and pure spirit, while the sky symbolizes the highest reaches of human spiritual understanding.
The Fool leaps into the (yet) unknown is the result of many experiences and lessons learned. Looking at the full context of the Fool Tarot card, this is a step into the next great mystery. It’s a natural result of everything that has been leading up to this point. The Fool Tarot carries the symbols of his power and knowledge, the staff and pouch over his shoulder.
The white dog at the Fool’s heels represents complete mastery over his natural instincts. The fact that he is urging the Fool to step off the precipice, the limits of human experience, suggests that taking this step is a natural instinct. The mountains in the background of the Fool Tarot suggest that there’s much for the Fool to explore in still higher regions of awareness. Fading from dark blue to white, they signify that the next journey is a purely spiritual one.
The white Sun against the yellow sky shows that what is happening in the Fool Tarot occurs at the highest levels of spiritual experience, the Sun representing the divine source and pure spirit, while the sky symbolizes the highest reaches of human spiritual understanding.
The Fool leaps into the (yet) unknown is the result of many experiences and lessons learned. Looking at the full context of the Fool Tarot card, this is a step into the next great mystery. It’s a natural result of everything that has been leading up to this point. The Fool Tarot carries the symbols of his power and knowledge, the staff and pouch over his shoulder.
The white dog at the Fool’s heels represents complete mastery over his natural instincts. The fact that he is urging the Fool to step off the precipice, the limits of human experience, suggests that taking this step is a natural instinct. The mountains in the background of the Fool Tarot suggest that there’s much for the Fool to explore in still higher regions of awareness. Fading from dark blue to white, they signify that the next journey is a purely spiritual one.
UPRIGHT FOOL
Having completed an important cycle in your life, you take a quick breather before you begin the next. This cycle will spell a radical break from your previous life, having almost no resemblance to it at all.
For example, you may have decided to move to another country. Or you may leave a well-paying and secure job to start your own business. This is the type of perceived high-risk decision you have made. Others would shy away from it, but you are filled with a calm sense of certainty. After all, you are being guided by a higher source, and everything in your life has prepared you for this moment.
For example, you may have decided to move to another country. Or you may leave a well-paying and secure job to start your own business. This is the type of perceived high-risk decision you have made. Others would shy away from it, but you are filled with a calm sense of certainty. After all, you are being guided by a higher source, and everything in your life has prepared you for this moment.
General: In general, this card would indicate new beginnings that have some deeper spiritual meaning - for example, starting a meditation practice or a relationship, as opposed to buying a new pair of shoes. The appearance of the fool can depict an important "fresh start."
Work: Other people may not understand or support your new ideas and/or proposals, but if you know that you're right, press ahead and try to help them to understand where you are coming from. This sometimes will indicate finding a new position - or even that the time could be right for you to "go off on your own" and start your own business.
Love: The appearance of the Fool in the context of love could mean that you aren't ready for a commitment yet, even though others may be pressing you for one. This is a positive harbinger for your love life; lots of fun seems to be in the offing. Just don't let your desire for fun make you overlook "the real thing" (real, true, deep love) should it come your way now.
Finances: In terms of finances, the Fool is an extremely positive significator. You can expect an increase and furthermore, you will find it in yourself to know that no matter what happens financially, that you will be all right and will "come out on top." Trust yourself, work hard and you will do better than you expect.
Health: It's possible that you'll be slightly accident-prone when the Fool is appearing; be "present in the moment" and don't take silly chances. Overall, though, when this card appears your health is very likely to be on the upswing. If you're having health problems, you are very likely to find the people and items you need to make headway towards a full recovery. A positive thought is important and should come fairly easily to you now.
Work: Other people may not understand or support your new ideas and/or proposals, but if you know that you're right, press ahead and try to help them to understand where you are coming from. This sometimes will indicate finding a new position - or even that the time could be right for you to "go off on your own" and start your own business.
Love: The appearance of the Fool in the context of love could mean that you aren't ready for a commitment yet, even though others may be pressing you for one. This is a positive harbinger for your love life; lots of fun seems to be in the offing. Just don't let your desire for fun make you overlook "the real thing" (real, true, deep love) should it come your way now.
Finances: In terms of finances, the Fool is an extremely positive significator. You can expect an increase and furthermore, you will find it in yourself to know that no matter what happens financially, that you will be all right and will "come out on top." Trust yourself, work hard and you will do better than you expect.
Health: It's possible that you'll be slightly accident-prone when the Fool is appearing; be "present in the moment" and don't take silly chances. Overall, though, when this card appears your health is very likely to be on the upswing. If you're having health problems, you are very likely to find the people and items you need to make headway towards a full recovery. A positive thought is important and should come fairly easily to you now.
REVERSED FOOL
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When reversed, The Fool Tarot card warns of either hesitancy and fear or carelessness and rashness. The fool is associated with the Element of Air and soaring and falling tend to feel the same – for a while, anyway.
Remember that the Fool card shows the moment before you take the leap. This is a time for reflection, followed by acceptance. General: Even when reversed, the Fool is an indicator of newness; as well as the purity and open-hearted energy of a child. This is generally considered a positive card, with the caveat that it's important to take time to be sure that you are "looking where you're going." In reversal, The Fool can show that there is a need for a new beginning, but that there is some hesitancy about making it happen. Work: You may have excellent ideas and plans for your work which you seem to be hesitant about “putting out there,” when the Fool is showing in reverse in a work question. Have some faith in yourself and give voice to your ideas. It could pay off more than you’d imagine. You may be feeling a longing to start a new position - or even that the time could be right for you to "go off on your own" and start your own business. At least give these potential changes some thought. Love: When the Fool comes up in reverse in a love-related question, it can indicate that your desire for freedom and independence could very well be interfering with your love relationship(s) and/or could be perpetuating the situation where you don’t have a committed relationship.If you want love, don’t be foolish. Open yourself up. Finances: In terms of finances, the Fool reversed sounds a bit of a cautionary note. You may indeed have some special opportunities which could pay off for you financially. However, before you sign on any dotted lines, you’d best run the numbers and be sure that you do your due diligence. All may not be as it appears on the surface. |
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Health: The Fool reversed underscores the possibility that you'll be somewhat accident-prone in the near future; be "present in the moment" and don't take silly chances. With the reversed fool, if you have been having health problems, this is a signifier to reach out and consider different modalities of treatment possibly even a different doctor. A positive thought is important.