| The Fool A young man about to step off of a cliff - represents inexperience (which can be foolish) He faces NW - the direction of the unknown The rising sun is behind him - the sun never reaches its zenith and decreases or else it would loose power The wand over the shoulder - symbol of will The wallet tied to it - thought to carry universal memory and instinct (or it carries the four magic symbols that he will have to learn to use (the 4 symbols of the tarot)) The sign of the eagle on the wallet - virile strength and associated with Scorpio Carries a white rose - indicating he is till free from animal forms of desire The little white dog - he shows that Nature is glad to follow in Man's wake The snowy mountains - indicate cold, abstract principles of mathematics, which governs all earthly phenomena Meaning Subject is a dreamer, a mystic. He has the desire to accomplisha great goal. He must be careful to make the right choice. If he thinks that "when ingnorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise" then he is indeed the Fool Reversed Folly, indiscretion, thoughtless action. The choice is likely to be faulty. |
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The Fool
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