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Fool 0

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Keywords:

Beginnings, Void, Rebirth, Renewal, New Phase, Fresh, Spontaneity, Trust, Faith, Self-Belief, Freedom, Original, Unique, Taking a Risk, Opportunities, Living, Living in the Moment/Present, Surprise, Joie de Vivre, Open to Change, Leap of Faith, Blind Faith, Convictions, Confidence, Acting on Impulse, Spur of the Moment, Taking a Chance, No Expectations, Uninhibited, Finding Yourself, Following Instincts, Pursuing a Dream, Passions, Taking Flight into the Unknown, Unchartered Territory, Expanding your Horizons, Fearless, Sky's the Limit, Potential, Initiation, Freedom, Enthusiasm, Positivity, Optimism, Idealistic, Travel, Adventure, Journey, Carefree, Excitement, Exuberant, Spirited, Infatuation, Innocence, Purity, Simplicity, Inexperience, Naivety, Youthfulness, Inner Child, Eccentric, Unconventional, Magical, Miracles, Divine Order

Astrological Association – Uranus. Planet of originality, eccentricity and unpredictability. Previously the Air element.

Kabbalistic Tree of Life – Walks the 11th path between Kether and Chokmah

Hebrew Letter – Aleph – God's revelation and presence in the world. Connects the two realms.

As we enter the opening scenes of this major blockbuster movie, we immediately encounter The Fool. The Fool carries the number 0 and stands alone and apart at the beginning of The Major Arcana . The number 0 represents his pure essence. 0 has not yet begun and is strangely void of any activity. It symbolises a certain emptiness that is waiting to be filled. As 0 it has the potential for great things that have not yet formed but desire to manifest. On the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, The Fool represents the force of Spirit emerging from Kether (Crown/Source) as he walks the 11th path of innocence, simplicity and inexperience into manifestation at Chockmah (The potential to be/Primal Energy). It is from Kether that all creation bursts forth but it is through Chockmah that Spirit must first be channelled to initiate creation. The Fool like 0 is waiting to be filled and breathed into life.

The first Sephira, Kether is the highest and purest. It is closest to God and is the source of all creation. The Four Aces of The Minor Arcana also reside in Kether . It is a fitting and appropriate place for the Aces as we see Spirit, in the form of a hand extending from a cloud, offer the gift of the potential of each element to its corresponding Suit. As in The Fool, nothing yet is tangible in the Aces, but with effort and desire suitably applied, all have the potential to manifest.

Card Description and Spiritual Message:

The Fool stands on the precipice of a cliff, his head tilted to the sky and arms outstretched as if to embrace the dawn of his new existence. His over garment is bright and cheerful; the red and yellow flowers suggesting his passion and enthusiasm for the journey and quest ahead while his undergarment reminds us of his total innocence, purity and sweet naivety. He wears a cap trimmed in laurel leaves symbolising that The Fool does not question his potential or ability to achieve success even at this early stage as he is full to the brim with optimism and positivity. The red 'feather in his cap' symbolises The Fool's first success. The success of being so close to manifestation.

The Fool carries a staff over his right shoulder. Tied to the end of the staff is his knapsack. As yet the knapsack is light and inside it are all the tools he requires to succeed on his journey – a Wand, Cup, Sword and Pentacle. These are his birth right and at present are taken for granted by him. The Fool does not realise it yet, but as he travels his pack will grow heavier and heavier. He is bound to fill it with unnecessary and frivolous items which will weigh him down and slow his progress. The Fool is like a new-born baby as he enters the world naked and free but within a short space of time will begin to collect possessions; people and things that may bind and restrict him.