The Fool tarot card
Related Decks
Some decks using the card The Fool
History and Symbolism
The Fool is a Major Arcana card in the Tarot deck, often depicted as a carefree wanderer carrying a satchel and a staff. In many interpretations, the Fool represents spontaneity, unpredictability, and the pursuit of new experiences.
The Fool is often associated with the number 0, symbolizing potential and the absence of limitations. In some Tarot decks, the Fool is depicted as standing on the edge of a cliff, representing the risk-taking and potentially reckless nature of this card.
In readings, the Fool often indicates a new beginning or a fresh start. It can also suggest a need for caution and mindfulness, as the pursuit of new experiences can sometimes lead to unforeseen consequences.
The Fool can also represent the spiritual journey and the search for enlightenment. It is often seen as a reminder to stay open to new ideas and to embrace change, even when it may seem uncertain or frightening.
Overall, the Fool is a complex and multifaceted card that can have a wide range of meanings depending on the context of the reading. It is a powerful symbol of the potential for growth and transformation, as well as a cautionary tale about the importance of being mindful and present in our actions.
Divination meanings
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References
Tarot Decks
The following decks belonging to the Etteilla Foundation where used in this page:- by ()
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Historical books
The historical books from which the information was compiled include:- Le Tarot des Bohemiens Le plus Ancien Livre du Monde a l'usage exclusif des inities by Papus (1889)
- Histoire De La Magie: Du Monde Surnaturel Et De La Fatalité À Travers Les Temps Et Les Peuples by Pierre Christan
- The Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum by Éliphas Lévi and Wynn Westcott
- The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur Waite (1909)
- Tarot: A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages by Paul Foster Case
- The Qabalah of Aleister Crowley (Liber 777) by Aleister Crowley
Additional Decks references
Decks referenced that are not part of the Etteilla Foundation collection:- Visconti Tarot Deck - Cary Yale Collection version
- Visconti Tarot Deck - Morgan Library version
- Visconti Tarot Deck - Morgan Library version
- Cary Deck sheet - Yale Library version
- Rosenwald Deck sheet - National Art Gallery
Cross-references books
Modern books used to cross-check information include:- A Wicked Pack of Cards: Origins of the Occult Tarot by Michael Dummett, Ronald Decker, Thierry Depaulis
- The Encyclopedia Of Tarot by Stuart Kaplan
- Dictionary of occult, hermetic and alchemical sigils by Fred Gettings
- Tarot correspondences by T. Susan Chang
- Sefer Yetzirah: The Book of Creation in Theory and Practice by Aryeh Kaplan
Websites
Website used to cross-check information include:- Pollett Website
- Wikipedia
- TarotPedia (defunct)
Alternative names
The Fool alternativer names
- English: The Foolish Man, The Unumbered Card, The Crocodile
- Romance: Le Mat, le Fou, Il Matto, Mattello, Il Pazzo, Le Fol
- Hermetic qabalah: The spirit of Ether
Keywords
The Fool keywords
- Upright Keywords: Folly, mania, extravagance, intoxication, delirium, frenzy, bewrayment.
- Reversed keywords: Negligence, absence, distribution, carelessness, apathy, nullity, vanity
- Element keywords: Communication, socialization, conceptualization
Astrology Correspondences
- Planet
- ♅ Uranus
- Element
- 🜁 Air
Alchemical Correspondences
- Type
- Metal
- Name
- Uranium
French Occultism Correspondences
- Hebrew letter
- א : 1 (Aleph)
- Divine World
- א
- Intellectual World
- א
- Physical World
- א
Golden Dawn Correspondences
- Hebrew letter
- א : 1 (Aleph)
- Musical Note
- E Natural
- Musical Color
- Yellow
- Yetziratic Intelligence
- Fiery intelligence
- Cube Space Position
- Above-Below
Sephirot 1
- Name
- כתר (Kether)
- Value
- 1
- Meaning
- Crown
- Color
- White
Sephirot 2
- Name
- חכמה (Chokmah)
- Value
- 2
- Meaning
- Wisdom
- Color
- Grey