| The Fool's journey is a metaphor for our own | | | | heart. This perspective may require you to find a more |
| journeys. He is the unexpected hero and his quest is | | | | child-like approach to a new situation or utilize more |
| always one of purpose. He is the seeker, ultimately | | | | flexible, innovative thinking. This may be a creative time |
| trying to find meaning for his life. He is on the path of | | | | for you and you can expect some uncertainty. In a |
| self-development and spiritual enlightenment. He | | | | Tarot reading, The Fool also indicates a period of |
| represents chaos before order, impulse before rational | | | | doubt. This is a time to take a leap of faith. |
| thinking, and innocence before experience. The Fool | | | | Occasionally, The Fool may indicate an upcoming trip |
| represents the childlike spirit within us all. | | | | or travel of some kind. |
| The Fool is the only card in the deck that is, in essence, | | | | Follow your heart |
| numberless. The Fool appears both at the beginning or | | | | Be willing to take some risks |
| ending of a life cycle. Therefore, he does not need to | | | | Keep an open mind |
| be assigned a number. He is the child embarking on a | | | | A new beginning |
| new journey. He can be the first card of the Major | | | | New opportunities |
| Arcana or he can be the last. However, he can also | | | | Spontaneity |
| appear in any major life transitions. The fact that he is | | | | Reversed Fool Tarot Card Meanings in a Tarot |
| numberless serves an important purpose. He can | | | | Reading |
| show up at any point in one's journey. He is there to | | | | In Tarot reading, The Fool in a reversed position may |
| remind you to follow your heart and stay true to who | | | | advise you that you are taking too many risks. You |
| you are. | | | | must carefully examine the situation at hand and |
| In a Tarot reading, the Fool can suggest a new | | | | pause before taking any action. If you are impulsive, |
| beginning or ending of a phase of life. In some cases | | | | the outcome can be unfavorable. You may also want |
| there can be an unexpected influence that can change | | | | to take into account that your judgment may be |
| the direction of the querent's (the person being read | | | | impaired, and you are not seeing the situation as it truly |
| for) life path. Often the querent may find him or herself | | | | is. |
| faced with an important decision that can have | | | | Lastly, The Fool reversed can indicate a fear of the |
| profound results. Depending on which cards surround | | | | unknown. This fear is the ultimate trap, preventing you |
| The Fool, a warning or change of direction may be | | | | from moving forward into a new and more beneficial |
| warranted. Although The Fool can be the free thinker | | | | life cycle. It is important to recognize the significance of |
| and creative dreamer, he may also be reckless and | | | | this fear and how it hinders your view of the world. |
| irresponsible. The nature and meaning of The Fool | | | | Pay particular attention to the opportunities you may |
| card is often determined by the other cards flanking it | | | | have passed on because of your feelings of |
| in a Tarot reading. | | | | apprehension. Often, this can reveal major barriers in |
| Upright Fool Tarot Card Meanings in a Tarot Reading | | | | your life. |
| In its upright position, The Fool represents the journey | | | | A fear of the unknown |
| into the unfamiliar. An unexpected opportunity may | | | | Too much risk taking |
| arise or a life changing decision might have to be | | | | Lack of clarity |
| made. There may be a new relationship on the horizon | | | | Being impulsive or reckless |
| or a new, unconventional person may be entering your | | | | Irresponsibility |
| life. The Fool suggests that you may also need a | | | | To learn more about tarot card meanings and |
| change of perspective, one that is more true to your | | | | symbolism, please visit Carolyn's free tarot guide. |