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The Fool, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

The Fool in love

The Fool suggests meeting someone or something new without a script.

  • beginnings
  • spontaneity
  • trust

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

The Fool suggests meeting someone or something new without a script. If you are single, it leans towards saying yes to an unplanned invitation and letting curiosity lead. In a relationship, it points to a fresh, playful step together, taken lightly and honestly.

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▼Reversed

Reversed, the Fool points to hesitating at the cliff edge or leaping without looking. Single, you may be avoiding openness or chasing a rush. In a relationship, it suggests pausing to talk about what each of you actually expects before the next big step.

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Advice

Take the first step, even if it is small. Travel light, keep your sense of humour, and let yourself be a beginner. Trust your instinct, as the little dog at your heel does.

Reversed: Pause and check the ground before you move. If you have been preparing forever, choose one small action today. If you have been rushing, slow down and tell someone your plan.

A question to reflect on

What would I start if I accepted that I will be clumsy at first?

Reversed: Am I waiting for certainty that will not arrive, or moving so fast I am not actually choosing?

The Fool: common questions

What does The Fool mean in love?

The Fool suggests meeting someone or something new without a script. If you are single, it leans towards saying yes to an unplanned invitation and letting curiosity lead. In a relationship, it points to a fresh, playful step together, taken lightly and honestly.

What does The Fool reversed mean in love?

Reversed, the Fool points to hesitating at the cliff edge or leaping without looking. Single, you may be avoiding openness or chasing a rush. In a relationship, it suggests pausing to talk about what each of you actually expects before the next big step.

What advice does The Fool give?

Take the first step, even if it is small. Travel light, keep your sense of humour, and let yourself be a beginner. Trust your instinct, as the little dog at your heel does.

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