The Fool:
-the archetypal idiot/joker
- his presence survives in ordinary playing cards
- he is a youth setting out on a path of discovery
-in putting his best foot forwards he strides toward a precipice, blissfully unaware of the warning of danger

Key words:
-Innocence
-Beginnings
-Risk
-The unexpected
-Folly

Meanings:
-New opportunity offers potential also involves risk
- Unexpected turn of events can bring excitement and rejuvenation
- Look before you leap
- OD not view others� concern for you as an irritant: if a venture if worthwhile withstand your caution.
- Amusement and spontaneity
- Enjoying company of entertaining individuals or events
-Stop daydreaming and fantasizing and watch your step

Reversed meaning:
-Warning against rash decisions
-Resist preassure from others until you have the facts
- Think before you act no matter how beguiling an opportunity appears

His story:
With all his worldly possessions in one small pack, the Fool travels he knows not where. So filled
with visions and daydreams is he, that he doesn't see the cliff he is likely to fall over. At his heel, a
small dog harries him (or tries to warn him of a possible mis-step).

The Magician:
-Alchemy of change
-All four suits appear before him, showing his resourcefulness and ability to reveal the magical, creative
essence of every aspect of life

Key words:
-Initiative
-Action
-Confidence
-Travel
-Perception

Meaning:
- You have all ingredients at your disposal for success
-Hidden knowledge revealed about a person or situation
- You should consider every opportunity in a positive light: do not reject offers out of hand
-Important journeys
-New burst of creativity
- have confidence in your ability to manage your life at all levels
-You are blessed with energy and support of those around you

Reversed meaning:
-He is exposed as a trickster
- Examine carefully the motives of others because they are not as they seem
- You can be wooed for the purposes of deception
- You can safeguard your interests better then anyone, so trust your instincts rather then the words of an
unconventional individual trying to curry your favor
-It is a warning against disappointment and betrayal

His story:
Traveling on his way, the Fool first encounters a Magician. Skillful,
self-confident, a powerful magus with the infinite as a halo
floating above his head, the Magician mesmerizes the Fool. When asked, the
Fool gives over his bundled pack and stick to the Magician. Raising his wandv to heaven, pointing his finger to Earth, the Magician calls on all powers;
magically, the cloth of the pack unfolds upon the table, revealing its
contents. And to the Fool's eyes it is as if the Magician has created the
future with a word. There are all the possibilities laid out, all the
directions he can take. The cool, airy Sword of intellect and communication,
the fiery Wand of spirituality and ambition, the
overflowing Chalice of Love and emotions, the solid Pentacle of work,
possessions and body. With these tools, the Fool can create anything, make
anything of his life. But here's the question, did the Magician create the
tools, or were they already in the pack? Only the Magician knows - and on this
mystery, our eloquent mage refuses to say a word.