I was once The Fool

The entire story of Tarot begins with The Fool. The number on The Fool card is zero, representing infinite possibilities, a clear plate, new beginnings and a sense of openness and potential. As Delirium was new in my life, she seemed the perfect subject for the central focus of The Fool card.

The card itself has many elements, much like the High Priestess. The Fool can be depicted carrying a satchel or pack of some sort. Occasionally there will be a dog, following along, the Fool's only companion. Because I wanted the card to be showing a sense of unknown I chose not to include these elements. I did bestow my Fool with a 'staff' in the form of a feather toy. I also put in the dice as a representation of the unknown future the Fool faces. Life is a roll of the dice and we cannot know where we might end up. The path extends into the horizon, past purple mountains, re-enforcing how undetermined the future is. The Fool stands alone on this path, full of delight at all the possibilities she might face. The four suits of cards represent new beginnings.

But the Fool is still foolish and whilst it may seem positive, it's also a card that represents a need to be aware. We stand alone, just as the Fool stands alone, but we must remember not be lost in a daydream or fantasy. Between The High Priestess and The Fool we can find balance. Be open to the future and all our potential, but have the wisdom of our experiences to guide us on our unknown journey.

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