The Fool

The Fool Tarot Card Meanings

The Fool is the unnumbered card in the Tarot deck, which has become the Joker in the modern card deck today.

This card shows a young man on a journey, with everything he owns on his back and not even looking where he is going, just that he is on his way.

General Meaning

The fool reminds you to keep your faith and trust your natural responses. If you are facing a decision or moment of doubt, the Fool tells you to believe in yourself and follow your heart no matter how crazy or foolish your impulses may seem. Look out for opportunities or changes in direction and follow your faith into new adventures.

Meaning - upright

What this upright card means

Upright, this card has the following meanings:

• expect the unexpected.
• new adventure or new journey.
• stay true to innocence.
• try something new and different without fear.
• don't let fear hold you back from anything.

Meaning - reversed

What this reverse card means

Reversed, this card has the following meanings:

• delay or set-back in plans.
• dont be a complete fool about what you do, think about the effect of your actions on yourself and others.
• inability to take a step forward.

Interesting Bits

What else?

• Key Meaning: Unexpected and newness.
• Mythology: no meaning.
• Astrology: Uranus, independence and change.
• Numerology: no meaning.