What does the Fool card mean in tarot? And in love?

The Fool, also called The Fool in some oracles, is the protagonist of this learning journey through the Major Arcana in tarot. His number is 0 and he can be placed at the beginning or end of this sequence of cards: he is everywhere and everywhere.

Check out what the card The Fool means according to the Rider-Waite Tarot and what is its interpretation in a circulation.

The art of the Fool card

In tarot, The Fool is usually represented by the figure of a young man walking, happy and without worries, towards a cliff; he doesn’t realize he’s about to fall because he’s looking at the sky, at infinity. He walks into the unknown, starting a new journey of knowledge and discovery.

The Fool doesn’t need much on this journey, so he only carries a small bag on his shoulder. This young man is innocent and optimistic, characteristics represented by the white flower. Finally, a small white dog tries to protect The Fool from all his innocence and recklessness.

The Fool card meaning

The art of the Fool tarot card represents its meaning very well: it is the card of new beginnings, innocence and spontaneity.

The Fool carries the full potential of a new chapter that is starting: he doesn’t know what’s ahead, but even so, he’s ready to explore, learn and grow.

He is also innocent and optimistic, blindly trusting the Universe and believing that everything will work out, not realizing that his actions have consequences and that he will have to deal with them at some point.

The Fool is free from the worries and obligations that we all have: he is a free spirit living in the here and now. Everything is possible for him; therefore, he is always ready to take a risk and start from scratch.

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The Fool: reversed card

The characteristics that can be positive in the normal position are enhanced when the tarot card The Fool appears in the inverted position: innocence and spontaneity are transformed into recklessness and irresponsibility.

The Fool can make mistakes, either because he hasn’t thought about the consequences of his choices, or because of his lack of experience and knowledge.

He looks into the unknown and into infinity, not caring about his next step, and so he falls off the cliff. However, rather than trying again, the trauma of the fall can make the Fool afraid to take the risk again.

How to interpret the Fool card

If the tarot card The Fool appears to you in a circulation, it could be a sign for you to loosen up and be more spontaneous. The path is ready to be paved and maybe it’s time to make a decision and head into this new adventure.

It could also mean that a closed and fearful person is finding the freedom they need to start taking risks and exploring.

If The Fool appears in a run in the inverted position, maybe it’s time to stop acting like him and be more careful and responsible. Not being afraid to start over can be good, but it’s important to be careful not to get hurt.

The Fool and Love

When the tarot card The Fool appears in a circulation focused on love, it can signify the beginning of a new relationship.

It is a sign showing that you need to have new experiences to find the love you so desperately want. It is necessary that you take risks and don’t just focus on what you know: you can be surprised and find love if you are willing to leave the known.

In a love print, The Fool asks you to be confident and optimistic, even if you are afraid of rejection, because everything will work out.

If The Fool appears in the inverted position, it may be a warning for your confidence to be accompanied by a little caution, especially in new relationships when the two are getting to know each other. Reversed, The Fool can also mean that you lack the maturity to handle a relationship at this time.

The Fool in Mythological Tarot

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In the Mythological Tarot, The Fool is represented by the god Dionysus and symbolizes our impulses to dive into the unknown and change. As with traditional tarot, it represents the journey that is just beginning.

The eagle, bird of Zeus, is ready to protect the Fool on this new path that I came out of the past, represented by the cave. The horns and clothing worn by the Fool symbolize his animal and instinctual nature, without conscience or understanding.

In a circulation, the presence of the tarot card The Fool can mean that it is necessary to take the risk to follow the path to the new and the unknown, with courage and confidence.

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