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the Tarot's Major Arcana chronicles the Fool's journey through life. A
good way to look at it is in terms of a story, as it shares many common
elements with myths and fairy tales. It is numbered from 0 to 21, but
technically the Fool falls outside of it, so it's really 1 to 21. Like
the Joker in a playing deck, the Fool is a wild card. Although the Fool
initiates the journey, he is also the traveler and can be thought of as
existing in each of the numbered cards. He represents ourselves
progressing through the lessons of the Major Arcana. These 21 lessons
can be organized in many different ways, but I like breaking them down
into sets of 7. Once the 21st lesson is reached, it re-cycles itself, in
the sense that we return again to the Fool and begin a new journey. The
faces, events, and issues may be different, but the pattern to
understanding is essentially the same. |
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This is the card of new
beginnings, clean slates, and a chance to start over. Ideally it comes
with a sense of relief and fresh air, though it could also be a forced
transition that leaves you stranded with nothing but a knapsack of bare
essentials. In either case, you are entering uncharted territory, and
much of what you will encounter will be unknown to you. Don't be afraid
to ask advice from those with more experience. The Fool looks at the
world through the innocence and purity of a child. Life is one big
adventure, where every new sensation must be explored. It is a time of
steep learning curves and great opportunity. Curiosity will be a vital
asset to you, but so will caution. There is a fine line between being
childlike and childish. The Fool, in his ignorance, has the potential to
be... well, foolish! He leaps before he thinks, and if he does not watch
his step, he could dive headlong off a cliff. Then again, timing is
everything, and sometimes a leap of faith is necessary. Those who risk
little, don't stand to gain much - especially in business ventures. Pay
close attention to surrounding cards to understand what shade of Fool
you're dealing with and always trust your intuition. |
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