The Fool

Major Arcana

Keywords

beginningsinnocencespontaneityfree spirit

Reversed Keywords

recklessnessfear of changeholding back

Card Imagery

A young person stands at the edge of a cliff, gazing upward at the sky, a white rose in one hand and a small bundle of possessions in the other. A small white dog yaps at their heels. The sun shines brightly behind them, and mountains rise in the distance. The Fool is numbered 0 — the number of unlimited potential.

Upright Meaning

The Fool represents new beginnings, having faith in the future, being inexperienced, not knowing what to expect, having beginner's luck, improvisation, and believing in the universe.

Reversed Meaning

When reversed, The Fool suggests recklessness, being taken advantage of, inconsideration, and a warning to look before you leap. It can indicate poor judgement or a need to be more careful.