Major Arcana

The Fool

Tarot Card Meaning

The Fool tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Upright

  • new beginnings
  • innocence
  • adventure
  • free spirit

A leap of faith into the unknown. Trust the journey and embrace new beginnings with an open heart.

Reversed

  • recklessness
  • fear
  • holding back
  • naivety

Hesitation or reckless behavior. You may be taking unnecessary risks or refusing to take any at all.

Symbolism

A young traveler steps toward a cliff edge, gazing skyward, a small white dog at his heels and a white rose in hand — pure trust in the journey ahead.

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