Tarot Cards Meanings - Major Arcana - The Fool - Meaning

The Fool - tarot card meanings and illustrations

The DevilBasic Meaning

Upright - Beginnings, most probably of journeys which may be possibly mental, physical or spiritual. The start of a new life-cycle. Energy, force, happiness and optimism. The overturning of the status quo. Innocence, and spontaneity. Important decisions to be made.

Key Words: New beginnings, new events, new discoveries


Ill Dignified or Reversed - Ill advised risks, impulsive action, choices and rash decisions and the wasting or frittering away of creative energy. Not a great time for committing to anything major and this card can be an indication of someone who starts many new things but never finishes them. This is a card of someone who consistently seeks changes in their life, environment or job.

Key Words: Rash actions, choices, impulsive action, bad risks, instability, foolishness, bad time for commitments.

The Fool meaning and symbolism in detail.

The Fool Card illustration.

The Fool Pendant


The Major Arcana suit.