“A new beginning is always a little bit of magic.”
Tarot Encyclopedia
The Fool
“Step into the unknown. The universe has your back.”
Upright keywords
- New beginnings
- innocence
- spontaneity
Reversed keywords
- Recklessness
- risk-taking
- poor judgment
Summary
The Fool points to new beginnings, innocence, and spontaneity.
Upright meaning
Upright, The Fool highlights new beginnings, innocence, and spontaneity.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, The Fool can indicate recklessness, risk-taking, and poor judgment.
Symbolism at a glance
Innocence
Beginnings
Journey
Leap of faith
Air
Uranus
Reflection questions
- Where is new beginnings, and innocence showing up for me now?
- What would help me work with recklessness, and risk-taking?
Visual description
A purple-cloaked traveller carries a staff and a glowing lantern beneath a large full moon, surrounded by swirling clouds and stars.