The Fool Tarot Card Meaning
The Fool tarot card is either the first or the Major Arcana's last card in the Rider-Waite Smith deck. The first 0 to 21 tarot deck cards are the Major Arcana Cards. The remaining cards are the Minor Arcana, divided into four suits: wands, cups, swords, and pentacles. The suits are numbered from 2 to 10 and close with the four court cards: Page, Knight, Queen, and lastly, the King. Tarot cards were created as playing cards — and in parts of the world, they are still used as such. Around the 18th century, they began to be used as a divination tool — and have risen in popularity since.
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The Upright Fool Tarot Cards Meaning
The Fool Tarot Card in General Readings
When the Fool card appears upright in a tarot reading, it is generally positive! The Fool means your life will soon be filled with new beginnings and infinite potential. Everything that has led you to this moment was part of the lesson you needed to embrace the recent changes the universe has planned for you. You are now ready to enter the unknown, trusting that the universe will guide you and keep you safe. Approach new adventures with child-like innocence, as what lies ahead cannot hurt you. Take the leap of faith as the answers to your questions are soon approaching.
The Fool encourages you to have a curious, open mind and a sense of excitement. Embrace your magic and throw caution to the wind. Embrace the unknown - it's time to leave behind worry, fear, or anxiety about what may or may not happen next. Life is about new experiences, personal growth, development, and adventure. The time to explore your world is NOW! Take that leap of faith, even if you feel less than 100% ready or equipped for what is coming! What are you waiting for? Do you need to have everything mapped out before you can begin? No way! Not when this is a Fool's journey - the Fool will be there to guide you to new opportunities as long as we keep up with his natural curiosity. Look at new challenges as a new adventure that will open new doors.
Like the young man in the imagery, trust your intuition and follow your heart, even if it means leaving your comfort zone. Have faith in yourself and believe that anything is possible. Like The Fool, dare to take chances to create your destiny- this new beginning is yours! The Fool's innocence reminds you of your potential no matter what future trials hold. Trust your intuition, take risks, and never give up on your dreams. With the upright Fool by your side, anything is possible.
The Fool Tarot Card in Love & Relationship Readings
When the Fool upright appears in a love tarot reading, prepare yourself for new adventures. The Fool in love readings indicates that you will have to put yourself out there to find the romantic experience you desire. Feel free to show the real you to the world; there's no reason to care about any possible rejection or embarrassment, as this new journey will help you find what you're looking for. Be willing to be risky - expand beyond your usual routine and embrace new exciting adventures heading your way in love.
If you are single, the upright Fool in a tarot reading is an excellent omen toward finding a successful, fun-filled relationship. While it may not be long-lasting, it may grow to something more over time if positively suggested with other cards in your tarot spread. If the remainder of the tarot spread is negatively presented, perhaps this new fling is just a fling. Either way, this person will come into your life to show you fun, joy, and how to live in the moment. It is a lesson to be learned in aiding you on your path to finding your soul's purpose.
If you are in a relationship, the Fool upright meaning can suggest one of two things. If the rest of the spread is positively aspected, the first meaning means that you are both head over heels in love and are moving into a period of a new adventure together. Every day will feel like falling in love for the first time, especially if you have just gone through a troubling time. The second meaning comes when the rest of the spread is negatively suggested. If you or the partner in question is commitment-phobic, it can indicate that someone still acts as though they are single and aren't planning to commit any time soon. They may love the freedom the Fool brings and want to avoid being tied down to one place for too long.
The Fool Tarot Card in Career & Finance Readings
When the upright Fool appears in a career reading, it means change is coming! Have you been feeling called to leave your job? If so, now is the time to make it happen! The Fool card suggests that a bit of risk can bring in a new reward. Step into the unknown - who knows what the future holds, so we might as well go for it knowing that the outcome will give us room to grow career-wise. No matter what happens, the result will surely lead us forward on our path to happiness.
Are you planning to stay at your job, but things have felt a little dull lately? If so, this tarot card brings good news. Inspiration will soon find you, and your new ideas will bring life to old projects. Understanding the possibilities may only be available right now is critical to have the confidence to flow with them when the inspiration appears.
The Fool Tarot Card in Health & Wellness Readings
In a health tarot reading, the Fool can mean that you are starting over with something new or going through some transition in your life. It may indicate that you are starting a new diet and exercise plan. You have decided that it is time for you to make some changes to live healthier and happier.
The Fool Reversed Tarot Cards Meaning
The Reversed Fool Tarot Cards in General Readings
As with the upright meaning, the Fool reversed meaning talks of a new beginning meant for you but highlights your reluctance to accept the new direction forward. On the other hand, it can also appear when someone is literally "acting like a fool" by not taking precautions or disregarding the consequences of their actions. The Fool reversed can highlight a need to plan for the future and move forward in the right direction when the timing is right.
The Reversed Fool Tarot Cards in Love & Relationship Readings
The reversed Fool meanings regarding love can indicate that your bright, trusting nature needs to take extra precautions not to be taken advantage of. Frequently, it can also signify an emotionally immature partner who takes more energy than they can give, leaving you feeling insecure and resentful.
The reversed Fool cautions you to be open to accepting the reality of your relationship for what it is and not what it can or should be. It can suggest that your relationship can be risky - causing reckless, impulsive, and rash behaviors. You could be seeing your romance with rose-colored glasses and miss out on seeing substantial red flags that could have saved you from a lot of pain had you been able to see them.
The Reversed Fool Tarot Cards in Love & Relationship Readings
The reversed Fool meanings regarding love can indicate that your bright, trusting nature needs to take extra precautions not to be taken advantage of. Frequently, it can also signify an emotionally immature partner who takes more energy than they can give, leaving you feeling insecure and resentful.
The reversed Fool cautions you to be open to accepting the reality of your relationship for what it is and not what it can or should be. It can suggest that your relationship can be risky - causing reckless, impulsive, and rash behaviors. You could be seeing your romance with rose-colored glasses and miss out on seeing substantial red flags that could have saved you from a lot of pain had you been able to see them.
The Reversed Fool Tarot Cards in Career & Finance Readings
Despite the abundance of energy available to you and the urge to use it, there is no clear way of doing this without consequences, as shown by the reversed Fool. Make sure that your actions positively affect others before moving forward.
When the Fool reversed appears in a tarot reading, you are being cautioned to be wise with the money you are spending. Creating a budget will help you get through this time, but stick with it. Now is not the time to be risk-taking.
When the Fool reversed is around, there are likely more significant risks than we've seen. Be careful of the financial opportunities that are being presented to you at this time. Often, the reversed Fool appears when someone is trying to take advantage of you for their gain at a loss to your finances career-wise.
The Reversed Fool Tarot Cards in Health & Wellness Readings
If you draw the Fool reversed during a health tarot reading, it can indicate that you're not taking care of yourself as well as you could be. You may overextend yourself by taking on too many work projects or volunteering events in your spare time. Or you're spending so much time working on your hobbies and interests that they've taken over your life, leaving little room for rest.
During a health reading, the Fool reversed asks you to take some time to think about what's most important to you right now. Make sure you prioritize eating well and getting enough sleep over other activities that might not be as important or meaningful to you.
The Fool Tarot Card: Visual Elements & Symbolism
The Fool Planet - Uranus
The Fool Zodiac Sign - Aquarius; Although this card doesn't traditionally have a zodiac sign, Aquarius is ruled by Uranus and, therefore, can be associated with the Fool.
The Fool Element - Air; Although this card doesn't traditionally have an elemental association, the element for Aquarius is Air and, therefore, can be associated with the Fool.
The Fool Modality - Fixed (Mid-Season)
The Fool Associated Crystals - Red Agate, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Lepidolite, and Herkimer Diamond.
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White Rose: The symbol of innocence and joy. He believes that the laws of nature will care for him as he starts his journey, allowing him to embrace the present changes fully.
Sky: He is looking into the parts of the universe that aren't known. He accepts that the universe will guide him wherever he goes.
Small Dog: The most loyal in our lives will guide us away from danger as we step out into the unknown. Trust the process, as the universe will always guide you in the right direction when you listen to its messages.
Mountains: Just like the mountain capped with snow, the glaciers hold our answers and lessons from the past. The journey to our truth is found below, in the adventure along the way.
Questions about The Fool Tarot Meanings
The Fool Tarot Card Meanings as a Person or Personality
The Fool tarot card meaning represents someone young and naive but also full of hope and excitement for the future. They can see things from a fresh perspective, and they can make others feel that way around them as well. They are often very easygoing and highly optimistic.
The Fool also symbolizes an individual who has no real-life experience yet. As such, they may need help making good decisions or seeing situations objectively. Due to their impulsiveness, they may only partially realize their potential as they need help understanding what it means to work hard toward something.
In the Tarot Deck, Is the Fool Positive, Negative or Neutral?
Overall, the Fool is a positive card! It's a sign that new beginnings and adventures are coming in!
The Fool Tarot Card as a Yes or No
The Fool in readings when upright is generally a big yes! It's time to stop being in a place of worry, let your hair down, and have some fun instead! In love and relationship readings, the answer is a yes, but it may not be long-term. However, it will be a lot of fun! Regarding career, the Fool is a sign that it's either time to bring life to old projects or time for something completely new and therefore is a yes as long as you're ready for something fresh!
The Fool Tarot Cards as an Outcome
In tarot readings, the Fool as an outcome means that something new is heading your way! Take the leap of faith. Whatever may be on the horizon will surely please your inner child and will undoubtedly be an adventure to remember!
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