In the series of learning tarot and their meanings the first archetype we have is “The Fool” from Major Arcana.
Tarot card deck is a collection of 78 archetype cards, divided into two groups called, the Major Arcana and Minor Arcana. Major Arcana has 22 cards and Minor Arcana 56 cards.
The Fool card is the first card from Major Arcana and it symbolizes new beginnings. This card encourages you to listen to your intuition, be open to new opportunities and have faith in the future.
To know about the fool card keep reading, I have described everything about the Fool card down below for you to start your journey on how to read tarot cards.
Element: Air
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Planet: Uranus
Card no.: Zero
Yellow color: Creativity, growth
Green color: Physical & tangible abundance
White color: Peace and spirituality
Red color: Power & inner strength
THE STORY
We see a man on the cliff of a mountain, holding a stick and a bag in one hand and a flower in the second hand, looking upward, dancing and singing with open arms in the mountains on a sunny day. There's a dog that is following him.
SYMBOLS
1. Body Posture
This man is a free-spirited person and has immense trust in God, the universe, or any other higher power. This person welcomes everything with open arms. He is a little bit immature and naive. He has started a journey without much thought, planning, or building a structure. He has a very jolly, happy, easy, and carefree nature.
2. Mountains
There are a lot of difficult situations that he has to go through and grow through. It's a long journey to experience happiness, sadness, care, good, bad, and ugly.
3. A Dog
A symbol of support, a loyal person who has a back and always guides. This could also be spiritual masters. The dog is trying to bring his focus to the end of the cliff, so be careful. It's care, loyalty, and supportive behavior.
4. Flower
The flower represents innocence in the heart of this boy. He is naive and hence, trusts anyone easily, don't contemplate others intentions, when it comes to take action or make a decision, he doesn't use his own mind. Unaware of the such incredible potential he has, this flower hasn't bloomed properly.
5. Zero ''0''
The Zero indicates the infinite possibilities and unlimited potential for growth in his life. Where the ascension hasn't even begun.
6. The Sun
You'll see a sun on this card as it is the sign of positivity and childlike nature, and a new day to learn new things. To invite new opportunities, and it's a clean slate to write a new chapter. It also represents enlightenment, awareness, and spirituality. To step towards spiritual growth.
7. Stick and the bag
His needs are less, and he has everything that he can create from. He is ever ready to embark on a new journey and survive on little.
8. Red feather on the forehead
He has the drive and passion to create and build anything. He just has to stay consistent and stick to the dreams he wants to accomplish.
9. A house behind
He is leaving his comfort zone and moving ahead.
The general interpretation is that you have unlimited potential to grow, you have what you need to grow, and you have family, friends, and angels support. You have caliber, creative abilities, and potential, but there is more to explore. Don't be afraid of taking risks. Try new things, invite new tasks, and face challenges head-on. You have unlimited growth potential ahead of you. Luck will also support you as you are on the precipice of beginning something. You also need to listen to your loved ones, who will guide you in the right direction. When you draw this card, remember to make a wise decision to think it through and pick the one that will give you long-term fruits and will sustain you for a longer period of time. This time period is smooth and easy, and everything is fine around you. This time around, one can also think of traveling somewhere around.
The Fool card for spirituality
It also denotes to stick with and trust your own spiritual growth, spiritual journey, and lessons that you are learning at the current moment. Don't pay much heed to those who criticize your choice; try to distract you. Take the good stuff and leave the rest with them. A new cycle of spirituality is beginning. You're growing spiritually and can be seen and felt by others as well. The divine light is spreading from you. Your inner work is a mirror and a guiding light for others.
What the fool card in reverse means?
The Fool in reverse denotes lack of excitement, zeal, self-doubt, criticism, poor decision-making, inability of making a better plan, setting clear boundaries, lack of optimism, etc. The fool in reverse means as you go on in life, you should take also consider to take a little break for yourself and refrain from making any decision without weighing the pros and cons. The fool in reverse is not an indication that you lack clarity and vision however, it wants you that's your time to transform to be a better version of yourself. Don't remain stuck in fears, it's time for you to overcome your inner negative thoughts and find yourself, redefine yourself.
What the fool card means for career and money?
There are chances that you will get a new job if you were looking for one. You could also commence your new business. You can create new strategies to achieve new goals. An important point is to ask your colleagues and people around you who will support you in your growth. Listen to only a selected few when they give you genuine advice, and then make your own personal decision. Lack of commitment and inconsistent action will lead to losses. Accomplish whatever you put your mind to, reach the end goal, and don't jump from one choice, decision, or option to another.
What the fool card means for love and relationship?
For married couples, there is happiness, excitement, care, sharing, love, and a beautiful new beginning. There is a healthy sharing of love.
The fool card in love and relationship, we get to see there could be some commitment issues as someone here wants to focus on themselves. Although there is love, care, affection, and loyalty. You can see a new beginning happening if there was a gap in communication and one of you took some time out for yourself.
Single people can focus on their growth for some time while simultaneously manifesting a new love for themselves. A new love is around the corner. There will be love, honesty, and care, but commitment issues. Single people can think that they or their person isn't ready enough to get in a relationship. Even if they get in, they cannot take it to the end. Think wisely and only choose to begin your love journey. You know when you'll be ready!
What the fool card means for health
Try new things and adopt a new healthy regime to improve your health. Visit new places or distract your mind if something is emotionally bothering you. Address what is going on in the body.
There are chances that you will get a new job if you were looking for one. You could also commence your new business. You can create new strategies to achieve new goals. An important point is to ask your colleagues and people around you who will support you in your growth.