The Fool Tarot Card – Meaning, Symbolism & New Beginnings

The Fool is the first step into the unknown.

Numbered 0 in the Major Arcana, The Fool represents new beginnings, freedom, possibility and the courage to follow a path before knowing exactly where it will lead.

But The Fool is more than simply taking a leap of faith. The symbolism within the card reveals a deeper story about trust, innocence, risk and the beginning of the soul’s journey through the Tarot.

What does The Fool mean in Tarot?

When The Fool appears in a reading, it can signal that something new is beginning. You may be standing at the edge of a new chapter, being asked to trust yourself and move beyond what feels familiar.

But is The Fool courageous — or naïve?
And what do the cliff, the white rose, the small dog and the number 0 actually tell us?

✨ In the video below, I explore The Fool’s symbolism, deeper meaning and place within the Major Arcana.

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