The fool card is one of the 22 major arcana cards in the tarot deck. The fool card is assigned a numeric value of zero. The image on a fool card shows a young man embarking on a journey.
The fool card could mean a wise fool, a court jester, carnival fool, joker of the standard card deck. The fool can be compared to any mythic character who undertakes a mission or a quest.
Why Does the Fool Card Have a Value of Zero?
The Fool card symbolizes creation from nothingness. In tarot games, unlike the occult tarot deck, the fool card is independent of the trump cards and suit cards, as it does not belong in either category and hence was unnumbered.
Zero is an unusual number. It's in the middle of the numeric system as it's neither positive nor negative. Similarly, the fool is fresh, spontaneous and open. Some people interpret the fool as the first and last card of the tarot deck. It signifies that the end of one phase in life is often the beginning of another.
What Does the Fool Card Represent?
The fool does not always imply foolishness. The fool signifies the energetic adventurer, who sets off on a journey with hope and optimism. He has fresh and original ideas and is willing to take the leap of faith.
Guided by intuition and insight instead of logic and conventional wisdom, the fool card represents youthful energy and child-like exuberance.
The astrological significance of the fool card is the sign of Aries; it represents the pioneer archetype and has a planetary association with Uranus, signifying rebellion.
Drawing the fool card usually indicates that the querent is at the beginning of a new venture. It could mean a new relationship, pregnancy, a new job or launch of a business.
Since the image of the fool card is a young man who is always young and energetic, from a health standpoint, drawing a fool card bodes well and implies that one is in good health.
Meaning of Reversed Fool Card
Drawing the inverted fool card means that one could be unprepared for a potential fall and that a decision is being made too hastily. In such cases, the tarot reader might advise caution and it may be advisable to reconsider all options before making a decision.
The fool card implies more than new adventures, journeys and beginnings. From a spiritual standpoint, it also implies a universe where events come full circle. The fool is a reminder to not take oneself very seriously and to be guided more by the heart than by the head.
Related Reading
Readers may be interested in How to Get a Free Online Tarot Card Reading? along with Why are Court Cards Important in Tarot Card Reading and Minor Arcana Cards of the Tarot.
Sources:
Learning the Tarot, by Joan Bunning.
Simple Fortunetelling with Tarot Cards, by Corrine Kenner.
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