Description of the Tarot card “THE JOB”
Among the mountains, on the edge of a cliff, a lonely human figure froze. It's getting dark. The sun has not yet left the sky and brightly illuminates the surroundings, but down there the darkness is already thickening. Nature stood silently, watching the actions of a man dressed in a jester's outfit. And he, the madman, has already raised one leg over the abyss and is looking not in front of him, but somewhere to the side. It's like he's playing with death. It seems that this game has completely captured him: the jester does not notice either the crocodile near the cliff or the dog trying to warn of danger. When looking at this card, you don’t always understand whether this person is really stupid and ready to take a dangerous step or whether he, knowing about the risk, simply does not know fear. Or maybe he believes so much in the protection of the Higher Powers? In any case, his action can be called recklessness, because no one knows what may be behind this faith.
General meaning and interpretation of the Tarot card “SHUT” in layouts
Direct card position
The Jester card means that you are in a situation where fate requires you to “work out” past sins before you are given the opportunity to start building your life again. No matter how hard you try, you are unlikely to be able to see where the road you are walking so quickly leads to. You will also not be able to turn away from the path - your time to make decisions has already passed, and everything is now in the hands of Fate. And until you again feel like the master of your own life and decisions, you will have to dutifully follow the intended path, relying only on luck and the protection of the Higher Powers. Believe me, no matter what results you ultimately arrive at, they will be the best for you.
Reversed card position
The inverted position of the Jester card indicates that it is not worth taking risks now. There is a high probability that your rash actions can lead to failure. During this period, you cannot sit down for gambling. You try your best to cling to your opinions and do not listen to those around you. The result is wasted energy and wasted effort.
The meaning and interpretation of the “JOKE” card in fortune telling for work, business and career
Direct card position
Here the card means rash actions, rash decisions. Leaving things to chance will not lead to better results. Your career is still at the beginning of its journey. Outdated methods can get in the way of business. The jester often appears when there is or is about to be a period of poverty.
Reversed card position
If you need to make a decision, then you need to think it over very carefully - there is a high probability that impulsive decisions can lead to disastrous results. Unexpected problems may arise in business. Business trips are ending, contracts will most likely be signed. You can expect a promotion at work.
The meaning and interpretation of the “JOKE” card in health layouts
Direct card position
The card may indicate a decrease in immunity, indicate a careless attitude towards health, mental illness. Pregnancy is possible for women. In questions about the course of the disease, it means recovery.
Reversed card position
In questions about the course of the disease, he talks about recovery. For women, it indicates a possible pregnancy, often due to frivolity.
The meaning and interpretation of the “JOKE” card in fortune telling for love and relationships
Direct card position
The Arcanum Jester symbolizes new perspectives, reckless immersion in a new adventure, obedience to instincts, when awareness occurs after actions. Impulsiveness, spontaneity, curiosity and thirst for vivid impressions - this is the main meaning of this lasso. In relationship readings, this card means the emergence of something new in life, indicates upcoming important changes, the consequences of which are still unknown or insignificant. Negative qualities associated with the card are immaturity, frivolity, stupidity, excessive gullibility, and indulgence in momentary desires.
Reversed card position
It may mean betrayal, both by the person asking and his partner. A period of clarification or making a new acquaintance is likely to begin.
The meaning and interpretation of the “JOKE” card in personality assessment layouts
Direct card position
The jester refers to an infant, child, teenager, or simply an innocent and inexperienced person. It can mean a traveler, a vagabond, an eccentric and extraordinary person, a frivolous adventurer.
Reversed card position
Indicates a reckless, fickle person who has committed a rash act, a gambler, a gambling person.
Meaning and interpretation of the Jester card as a card of the year
The Jester card predicts what the coming year may play in your life. important role“the first”, from which its new stage will begin. Try to learn and understand all the opportunities that open up before you. May the coming period become a time of eternal spring for you. Let go of seriousness and habitual ways of solving problems, let life give you its surprises. Act instinctively, do not try to foresee the consequences of your chosen path. You have the opportunity to experience something truly unusual, breaking out of the boring routine of everyday existence.
Work and finances. In this area, the “Jester” card foreshadows some new, as yet unfamiliar area, however, you have enough curiosity and the ability to cope with new tasks.
Personal relationships. Here the card predicts, perhaps, excessive frivolity and irresponsibility, which can lead to unreliability in relationships. But it is more likely that in the coming year you will find a new love or an old one will be renewed, which in the latter case most often happens thanks to the birth of a child.
Health status. Although in general you will feel good, the card still warns you against an overly frivolous attitude towards yourself and your health, which can result in an exacerbation of chronic diseases.
The main tip of the card. Before a new order can emerge, everything must be in chaos for some time.
Meaning and interpretation of the Jester card as a card of the day
You are ready to accept everything new that comes into your life. No biased judgments or assessments, but only joyful curiosity. The less you remember about your usual assessments and ideas, the more creative and unexpected this day can become for you. If today you find yourself convinced that you will have to start something anew, from scratch, then do not despair, but, on the contrary, happily take on a new endeavor.
Advice from the Jester card in fortune telling
You will soon have to make a choice of the greatest importance. But you will not take everything seriously, for which you can pay by doing it wrong and thereby changing your life for the worse. Collect yourself and focus, reconsider your behavior, pay attention to warning signs, and then you can avoid erroneous views and judgments, wrong actions and dangers.
Main meaning of the card
Straight position
A jester is a potential that has no vector. And its scale is impossible to determine. The jester can fall to a person who is carefree or free from conventions, creative or courageous to the point of recklessness. It symbolizes a simpleton who is rarely understood by others, but, nevertheless, has eternal wisdom, which is above the narrow and selfish laws and principles of everyday life.
Such a card in a layout may indicate the benefit of an unbiased judgment about something, the need to look at a situation easily, with a fresh look, unclouded by momentary passions and dogmas that prescribe fear of the opinions of others.
The Jester manifests himself especially characteristically with the Hierophant. This combination means a sequence of conclusions that, despite their non-standard and even strangeness, still lead to a deep understanding of the situation.
Inverted position
Such a Jester gives rise to chaos and nonsense; he symbolizes stupidity and thoughtless expenditure of energy. He doesn’t care where or why to go; and whether to go forward at all is also indifferent to him.
When reversed, the Jester can mean irresponsibility, lack of obligation, or fear of taking responsibility. This card speaks of rash, reckless, impulsive actions that can have not just bad, but fatal consequences. And also about excessive gullibility and naivety, which borders on banal unreasonableness and a complete lack of logic, or about excessive, simply indecent curiosity.
If in your reading the Jester fell together with the Judgment, then this indicates public ridicule of the person being told fortunes, together with the Five of Wands - intemperance of the tongue, which constantly leads to conflicts, and with the Devil - a high probability of falling into the hands of scammers.
Love and relationships
Straight position
In a love reading, this card means a feeling of spring and thaw in relationships. It also inspires confidence that there is a long, cloudless path ahead hand in hand with your loved one. However, such sensations are usually completely unfounded, and if they come true, then this should be considered luck rather than the norm and rule.
In the context of interpersonal relationships, the Jester is also extraordinary sincerity and feelings “without a second thought,” without benefit or any calculation. This Arcanum can appear only if the intentions are pure and noble, and the thoughts are uncalculating and sincere.
In addition, the combination of the Jester and the Ace of Wands speaks of extraordinary passion and intimate harmony between partners, with the Two of Cups indicating a period of romantic courtship.
Inverted position
Instead of a great feeling, there is clearly banal flirting here, and instead of serious intentions, there is frivolity and irresponsibility. The jester in this case is a warning that it is pointless to make plans for the future, as well as a vain hope that someone will behave “like a decent person.”
It is the Jester who will fall to those who are overly trusting and self-confident, who go too far with whims and eccentricities, and who stubbornly refuse to notice obvious things. The latter is very characteristically manifested in the combination of the Fool with the Five of Cups, which means that a clever seducer is mistaken for a decent person.
Career
Straight position
Something needs to start from scratch. We must find the strength to abstract ourselves from the current situation. And go forward as if nothing had happened - no failures, no mistakes, no achievements.
But the Jester may turn out to be in another situation. Namely, when a person is indecisive and is forced to choose the right decision from many options. Most likely, any choice will mean a path into the unknown, because none of them guarantees success. But this choice must be made, and the path must be walked. And the more unbiased the decision made, the more correct it will be later. A clear indication that action is possible and necessary is the combination of the Jester and the Magician. And the Jester paired with the Emperor means that making a decision will finally bring long-awaited stability.
Inverted position
A buffoon in this situation clearly indicates a lack of experience and weak professionalism. And - perhaps as a result of this - about the unwillingness to take responsibility. This Arcana in reverse indicates chaos in plans and actions, their uncertainty (for example, in combination with the Three of Wands). Such a card can be considered a criterion of absolute irrationality, lack of common sense (with the Seven of Coins) and, of course, the futility of what was conceived or started (with the Two of Wands).
The new things that happen may be more significant than they seem at first glance. Therefore, you need to stop clinging to familiar stereotypes and reasoning in a standard way, and look at the situation like a child - carefree, sincere, not burdened by the notorious common sense and life experience. And don’t think too much about the consequences of such carelessness. On the contrary, only a willingness to take risks, ease and trust in fate can help you skip past problems and misunderstandings “at full speed.”
On 07/04/2014 at 01:57, the master said:
The naivety of a child, openness to something new, readiness to learn... The jester is a child who essentially lives in each of us. And it is precisely by finding this child within ourselves, naive in some ways, stupid in others, that we can begin to learn the Wisdom of the TAROT. In order for the vessel to be filled in the end, it must initially be empty, clean and open to everything new... Wisdom will not fall into a closed vessel, in a full vessel there will be no place for it... Uncover this child within yourself, and Feel free to start learning something new with him!
0. Jester.
General value:
The unknown; information that is currently closed to you; theft; recklessness; madness; stupidity; road.
Plan:
1. Health: poor, frivolous attitude, possible mental disorders. The probability of conceiving a child.
Reversed in combination with certain surrounding cards means death.
2. Work: stage, circus, something related to entertainment, show business; petty theft, fraud; crime; tourism.
In business - go with the flow, do rash things, act rashly; possible job change. Also a poverty map.
3. Relationships: holiday romance, flirting, coquetry, affair... in general, nothing serious.
4. Characteristics: a frivolous adventurer with the luck of a drunk)) He will not burn in fire, he will not drown in water, but he will fall out of the blue...)) It also testifies to a person living in his own little world. Desire for attention, extravagance, unusualness, eccentricity.
5. Advice card: let fate itself guide you, trust it; change your job, change your environment, just relax and unwind, and obviously don’t make any grandiose plans.
6. Warning card: inaccurate wording of the question; the situation is unpredictable, there are no exact recommendations.
7. Answer: There is no exact answer. The reasons may be different: the situation directly depends on the actions of the questioner himself, or the question itself did not take into account some important specific points.
0 Jester (inverted position)
General value:
the onset of stability, confidence, hope for clarification of the current situation and situation.
Plan:
1. Health: the birth of a child, his conception; recovery from illness.
2. Work: changing circumstances for the better (signing a contract, finding money, etc.); the job search ends successfully; promotion; end of internship or probationary period; returning from a business trip; obtaining a promising project.
3. Relationships: introduction to continuing relationships; clarifying the relationship (we will check additionally what these clarifications will lead to).
4. Advice card: double-check everything again and look with a sober eye; don't let the situation take its course.
5. Answer: Most likely the answer is yes, but conditions are possible.
In the Tarot deck, it is no coincidence that this Arcanum is considered zero, because this particular Arcanum is the personification of the power of karma (fate). Traditionally, this card also has the names “Spirit of Ether”, “Jester”, “Madman”.
It depicts the figure of a man who is about to fall into the abyss, but does not even notice it. A dog runs after him, viciously tearing his simple clothes and not allowing him to turn away from this path. Often and as a rule, this image is interpreted unambiguously: the blind man personifies that stage of our life when we, without understanding the road, simply wander along the path.
Behind us is the burden of our mistakes and misconceptions from the past. Fussy, disorderly and restless thoughts do not give us the opportunity to stop and just think about our path... “where are we going, why...” We walk, and sometimes we run without a goal, just with the flow of life, like blind kittens, and sometimes we don’t even notice the abyss that is right under our feet... And at these moments in our lives, everything depends on fate, whether we fall into the abyss or go around it, without ever knowing what fate saved us from.
If the Arcanum “Madman” has appeared in your personal scenario, then you are in a situation where you will be required to “work off” past sins, and only then will you have the opportunity to rebuild your life. And no matter how much you try to understand where this road leads, along which you are walking so quickly and in a hurry, you are unlikely to succeed. But it will also not be possible to turn away from the path, since now everything is in the hands of fate. And until you again feel that you are the master of your life, you will simply have to submit to fate... Humbly follow that path and rely only on luck and some kind of patronage from the Higher Powers.
Similarly, you can interpret those situations that you directly look at during fortune telling. Accordingly, if you get the “Madman” Arcanum, you can count on the end of your business being, although generally predictable, also unexpected. It’s like being in a dark room where everything scared you - light suddenly appears, and you will understand that what scared you so much in the dark turned out to be not scary at all, and your previous doubts will turn out to be ridiculous and funny.
And believe me, no matter what the result is in the end, it will be the best for you!
Fool (Jester)
keywords: surprise, faith, beginning, stupidity
The motto of the card is - Your journey is just beginning, and all roads are open!!!
letter sh/sh, indigo color, any time, rain.
DESCRIPTION
This Arcana depicts the figure of a man over an abyss, heading towards the very edge, and not looking where he is going. He can look up into the sky, he can look back, but he does not even suspect the danger that awaits him just beyond the next step.
In some decks, a person is depicted in the appearance of a court jester; in others, a wanderer can be seen on this Arcana. Often the Fool is depicted with a bag over his shoulders and a staff on which he leans.
Also, in some decks, next to the Fool, a dog is depicted standing on its hind legs, which either simply barks at him, or tries to pull him away from the abyss, grabbing the Fool’s clothes with his teeth, in any case, trying to warn him from the impending danger. However, the Fool does not see or hear anything, because he is completely immersed in his thoughts.
Sometimes a crocodile is depicted instead of a dog, which symbolizes the insidiousness of fate. However, our hero doesn’t care about this. He is free - and this is the main thing for him, but some conventions, everyday little things are alien to him, he does not want to set foot on sinful earth...
INNER MEANING
But he cannot be underestimated. The Fool may look funny, but the lesson he can teach must be understood! After all, when looking at this card, it is not always clear whether a person is ready to take a step into the abyss because of his stupidity and ignorance of the impending danger, or whether he is simply fearless in the face of this danger... Because we must not forget that the Fool’s recklessness is intentional.
The Fool is a wanderer, but he does not use reason or other means (for example, like the Hermit) to illuminate his path, and does not deliberately look at his feet. Absolute recklessness is the symbolism of this card.
Planet of the Fool - Uranus.
The Fool encourages you to trust your inner voice, your intuition, and unexpected insights. Believe in miracles, create! Even if your behavior is a little shocking and spontaneous, “buffoonish” - don’t stop, this is exactly the case when you should completely abandon all the routine and stereotypes that are familiar to you.
VALUE IN THE SCHEDULE
When this card appears in a reading, be careful, use your own head for its intended purpose, stop deliberately being a buffoon, and watch every step you take. If she personifies the questioner himself, then he faces a very important choice both for him and for his future. If he continues to follow the path he is on, then an inevitable catastrophe will befall him. However, if he pays attention to the warning signal, then there is a chance that he will be able to avoid this catastrophe.
Positive qualities: wastefulness, recklessness, lack of any discipline, lack of thought, madness, independence, naive but joyful worldview, artistry, enthusiasm, adventurism, desire for adventure.
Reversed position
Cards may indicate a crisis period in life due to the invasion of uncontrollable external forces. Often this card symbolizes wastefulness, carelessness and indifference, impulsive and careless actions, a waste of time, effort and money, which borders on stupidity.
Negative qualities: apathy, intolerance, carelessness, instability, carelessness, hesitation and fanaticism.
SCHEDULE FOR THE SITUATION
The Zero Arcana in the Tarot has a special meaning; they try to find in it highest wisdom. However, often in a reading for a certain situation, the Fool acquires a specific meaning only in combination with other cards.
It is also worth noting that in a personal scenario, this card indicates the presence of humor and healthy self-criticism in the questioner, provided that it appears next to the positive Minor Arcana. If the Minor Arcana are negative, then taking into account their own meanings - cynicism, lack of a sense of humor, sarcasm, frivolity or carelessness.
When looking at the situation, taking into account the nearby Minor Arcana, this card can foreshadow both fun and a scandal arising from inappropriate buffoonery.
When fortune telling exclusively with the Major Arcana, this Arcanum does not give any answer to a specifically posed question - either the question is simply stupid or has no meaning for the questioner himself.
When considering the state of mind, the Fool indicates the need to look at oneself from the outside.
If this card is a description of the situation itself, then the questioner is warned that it is simply stupid to waste his efforts on resolving this situation.
If this card is with the person being told fortunes, then either the person himself is stupid or has simply gotten involved in some stupid undertaking. And blindly moves towards the unknown. The Zero Arcana in this case asks the questioner himself whether he will act the same as the Fool.
In simple language, the zero Arcanum describes a person who decides to follow a certain road, while not paying any attention to the fact that he has lost his way... This person walks without even looking at his feet, and ignores the warning signs. With such an attitude, he will inevitably make a really very stupid mistake.
If we consider this Arcanum from the perspective of personal development, then the Fool says that you are lost and, by refusing to see the truth that is before your eyes, you can bring trouble upon yourself.
The Zero Arcana in the reversed position clearly and unequivocally indicates that your own irresponsibility, negligence, excessive carelessness, negligence and indecisiveness can lead to real danger. You must give up selfishness, immaturity, extremism, your absurd goals and chasing two hares. At this moment you should be very careful and discerning!
Well, in general, the presence of this card in your layout speaks first of all about the unpredictability of events: anything can happen. You have complete freedom of action, but know that in any case, surprises cannot be avoided, do not resist fate! Believe me, life is much wiser than us, and its course will lead you exactly where you need to go.
DIVICTORY MEANING
in straight position:
Zero Arcana is, first of all, choosing your life path, as well as striving for an incredibly beautiful goal! This is happiness and anticipation of some adventures! Trying not to miss out on luck! Several options to choose from, but the main thing is to choose wisely!
“The Jester” can tell you about a meeting with a person living in his own irrational little world, who does not learn at all from his own mistakes, and essentially confuses the people around him with his strange and often inadequate judgments and actions.
straight position:
madness, inadequacy, extravagance, delirium, intoxication, excitement, recklessness, crazy ideas, stupid thoughts, delusional views, inexperience, gullibility, betrayal, important decision, opportunity.
inverted:
stupid, ridiculous decision, unwise choice, reckless act, negligence, carelessness, vanity, madness, tactlessness; your indecisiveness is a hindrance for you in taking advantage of a real happy occasion.
Meaning as a Card of the Day:
You are ready to perceive something new that is pouring into your life. With all this, there is no bias in judgment or assessment, just joyful curiosity. So welcome new beginnings!
ADVICE - In the near future you will face a very important choice. But you may miss your chance by not taking it seriously. Pull yourself together and focus! Pay due attention to the obvious warning signs, reconsider your behavior, and then perhaps you will be able to avoid wrong actions, erroneous judgments and, most importantly, you will be able to circumvent the danger in your path. Only then will you be able to improve your situation and come under a kind of reliable protection of Divine forces.
"Know nothingness! All paths for the innocent are allowed. Pure madness is the key to initiation. Be neither a man nor a woman, but both at once. Be silent and you can find the spear and the grail. Go alone and sing! The king's daughter awaits you in the palace." Crowley.
There are arcana in the Tarot deck, the mood of which is quite difficult to understand. They describe a person's internal state or developmental tendencies. These cards include the major arcan Fool (Tarot). Its meaning is so great that it can change the entire situation. But you need to understand the essence of the lasso, feel it, as experts say. Let's discuss the meaning of the Fool Tarot card to gain a deeper understanding of the deck's predictions. You should be warned that you will have to strain your imagination, the lasso will not open for you just like that.
Direct Fool (Tarot): meaning and interpretation
The world develops from chaos to a certain structure, which again collapses and returns to its original state. This circle is eternal and concerns both the entire universe and the individual. Chaos is characterized by the absence of a rational grain, recognition of the divinity of the universe. Structure is a reliance on previous experience, logic, established rules and order. But it contains a denial of the primacy of the divine over what the individual achieves on his own. The Fool (Tarot), whose meaning corresponds to the primordial chaos, shows a state of complete denial of previous achievements, accumulated experience, and acquired knowledge. This is purity and infantile gullibility, actions under the guidance of intuition, recognition of the Supreme leadership. Arkan describes a situation when nothing previously acquired can be used. You need to listen to your intuition and rely on its prompts. When a person knows what the truth is, you cannot lead him astray or deceive him. He is under the protection of a Guardian Angel, who leads him along the path necessary to achieve happiness. The Fool card in the Tarot is numbered “zero”. This is the beginning of everything, the primordial chaos.
Fool reversed (Tarot): meaning
As bright and positive as the image of the direct lasso is, it is so unpredictable and destructive in its reverse form. This is a situation popularly described by one phrase: “without a king in my head.” Inverted, the Fool (Tarot) has the most destructive meaning. In a certain sense, this lasso is worse than the Tower. He talks about the inability to navigate the situation to such an extent that all achievements are destroyed with one’s own hands. This lasso foreshadows the leadership of a stupid, self-confident swagger, despising everything around. It is necessary to look at whether it influences the fortuneteller or shows the action of external forces. In any case, you need to freeze, stop all processes, avoid important steps and decisions. The fool says that the situation is developing in the most unfavorable way; a cunning, insidious enemy is nearby. This person weaves intrigues, the essence of which is difficult for a normal person to understand. He spreads gossip, arranges unwanted meetings, steals documents, and the like. It is difficult to resist his activity, since it is not possible to understand his logic. The meaning of the Tarot card The Fool in reverse is the most negative. In its extreme version, it describes a situation when they deliberately try to drive a person crazy by building a different reality around him.
Influence on the love alignment of the direct lasso
Experts do not really trust the alignment for amorous affairs when the Fool (Tarot) appears in it. The meaning of this card in love is unpredictability. It is difficult to assess what exactly to prepare for. Our lasso is complete chaos. It can foreshadow both a new acquaintance and the oblivion of an old love, as well as a base trick of the current gentleman. Sometimes the card is interpreted directly - one of the couple is stupid as a plug. And nothing can be done about it, you can only accept this fact. The lasso gives hope. He suggests that it is necessary to follow the voice of intuition. The guardian angel leads straight to a meeting with fate. But the road will be replete with oddities, unpleasant, infuriating events. A powerful, ancient force has entered the fortuneteller’s life; it will force him to find himself in (this is evidenced by the general meaning of the Tarot card Fool) relationships that the person himself is now unable to imagine. Everything will be turned upside down, including your worldview. Arcanum advice: submit to the primordial energy, do not resist.
Decoding an inverted card in a love reading
You will encounter or yourself will demonstrate childish spontaneity, bordering on stupidity. Relationships will be very seriously tested. There are situations when true love helps to forgive. This is precisely what our lasso portends, and it is not for nothing that its second name is the Jester. The Fool (Tarot) meaning in this situation is not just negative, but destructive. It is especially unfavorable for married couples. Your partner probably has a hobby on the side. If the Three of Swords falls nearby, the outcome of the situation will be a complete break. This is not necessarily a divorce, but a cooling to the point of hatred, the inability to tolerate each other’s company. If fortune telling is carried out for a person who is just planning a relationship, it means that he has fallen under the influence of a bad personality, he is carried away by a beautiful shell that hides a narcissistic, dishonest egoist. At best, you will be disappointed by your prospective partner. To judge in more detail what the Fool lasso (Tarot) has in a relationship should be determined by its position in the chart. For lonely people, this card foreshadows an affair with a sad ending. It will leave, as they say, an unpleasant aftertaste. You will regret that you entered into a relationship without thinking.
What features of relationships does the direct lasso foreshadow?
You are at the very beginning of the romantic path. The partner beckons, makes you want to get to know him better. Everything arouses delight and interest: appearance, gestures, smile, gaze. The prospective partner is prone to shocking and extravagance. This is what attracts, there is a certain zest in it. Another option: the acquaintance took place in an unusual place or in a strange way. It intrigued and gave rise to a feeling of mystery or “forbidden fruit.” Sometimes the lasso shows that the fortuneteller will meet his fate far from home, or his chosen one will be a wanderer, an alien, a resident of another country or city. It should be noted that the Fool card in the Tarot has an ambiguous interpretation. Sometimes it means a fan with an unusual hobby or profession.
The meaning of the lasso for couples with experience
The partner will reveal himself from a different, unfamiliar side. For example, a cheerful person will turn into a gloomy homebody, fiery passion will be replaced by indifference, and the like. This “other person” will not necessarily be unpleasant. But you will have to get used to different “rules of the game”, adapt or get used to it again. Sometimes the lasso portends simply stupid behavior in some situation, an inability to make mature, thoughtful decisions. In a male scenario, the Fool indicates the subtle intuition of the partner. If it is followed by favorable cards (Peace, Empress, Pope), the fortuneteller should be more attentive to her words. A woman, without realizing it, guides this man through life, pushes him in the direction necessary for his development and success. We can say that this is a sign of special favor of fate towards the couple.
The meaning of the straight lasso for single people
You are entering a phase of uncertainty. Loneliness, even very comfortable, does not last forever. An event will happen soon that could change your life. The outcome is unpredictable. Usually he is judged by the neighboring lasso. The layout creates a unique picture, which is necessarily associated with the personality of the fortuneteller; this is precisely the advantage and meaning of Tarot cards. A fool in combination, for example, with the Sun portends great, warm and long-lasting love for single people. If a Magician is present in the layout, it means that this connection will seem mystical and unusual. But in combination with the Moon, our lasso speaks of the deceptiveness of the situation. Most likely, love will turn out to be ephemeral, and the partner will turn out to be an ordinary business trip. He will suddenly disappear from the life of the fortuneteller as soon as the production necessity of staying in his city ends.
The meaning of the lasso in the “past” position
The relationship began in an unusual way, probably far from home. At first glance, the partner seemed strange, a little out of control. The whole situation seems unreal to the fortuneteller, fantastic; he is not confident in his soul mate, he is afraid to open up completely. Sometimes this lasso speaks of a large difference in age or social status. Inverted, it describes a betrayal that occurred earlier, some sudden strong experience. It may indicate shame caused by the behavior of a partner, which worries the person who turned to Tarot cards.
The meaning of the lasso in the “present” position
You have reached a point of uncertainty in your relationship. Any turn can occur, either a break or a complete connection of souls. In this situation, it is necessary to rely on feelings, rejecting logic. No matter what happens around you, try to listen to your heart. Sometimes the card indicates the sudden departure of a partner. This turn of events will destroy insincere relationships, but will strengthen true love. The separation will be long. However, there is no need to be afraid of these changes. They will allow you to experience the joy of reunion in a new way, if, of course, you both pass the test. With negative cards (Tower, Hanged Man) it foretells a separation due to stupidity, which people will regret for a long time.
The meaning of the lasso describing outside influence
Lovers constantly communicate with other people, close and not so close. Friends and relatives influence their mood, thoughts, and actions. If the Fool lasso falls in this position, it means that the couple will encounter unfavorable events. Someone from their environment will “fool the heads” of both. This person will try to create doubts that the partner is sincere, open and honest. You know, sometimes older relatives consider it their duty to warn lovers against a “fatal mistake.” This, of course, is annoying and stressful, especially if you trust the person. The cards recommend looking for the rational grain in a situation, relying on the voice of intuition. After the test, the relationship will reach a new level of trust.
The meaning of the lasso in the “result” position
This is probably the most ambiguous fortune telling. If the layout ends with the Fool lasso, it means you need to take strict control of the situation. Life flows smoothly towards stormy rapids. And no one can predict how the two will cross. Almost all couples have such periods. They should be passed holding hands, without allowing the hearts to lose constant connection. The situation may seem absurd and uncontrollable for a while. We need to trust each other, walk through the fog, by touch, but together. Only in this case the couple will not suffer and will reach another level. Sometimes, however, only one of the partners gets there. Then for some time he will act as a mentor for another. How the relationship develops further depends on both of them.
Negative aspect of the lasso
We have described how to decipher the Fool Tarot card in the upright position. Only a few words can be said about the inverted one. Its meaning is negative. If an inverted lasso appears in a reading, you should prepare for the worst. Often he describes the so-called This is the relationship of people, one of whom is much wiser than the other. Such a connection may exist for some, probably a long time. But sooner or later people will experience disappointment. Such a moment is already coming, the inverted lasso speaks of this. Some event will occur where the partner’s stupidity, different worldviews, will be very clearly visible to both. Further communication will be impossible, people will calmly disperse, realizing with relief that such a decision was made by agreement.
This card recommends that the fortuneteller immerse himself in childhood for a while in order to remember the feeling of delight from learning about the unknown world. This state will come in handy if you want to complete the upcoming lesson correctly. Fantastic discoveries of knowledge lie ahead. Experience will not help you perceive and understand everything correctly. You reach a different level of development of either personality or relationships. Everything will be different in him, previously unknown sensations, circumstances, character traits, and talents will be revealed. The fool is the chaos of the birth of another world. Trust your intuition, listen to your heart, rely on the love given from above. If your partner is with you not by the will of fate, let him go, wishing him true happiness. Arcana Fool is the path to emptiness, which can be turned into hell or filled with the splendor of harmony. It's up to you to decide. Good luck!
The jester always warns about something completely new that is ready to burst into life, which causes chaos in it, but as a rule there is nothing dangerous about it (except for cases when other cards directly indicate this). The beginning of a new cycle of life, any new things, some radical step. This is a crossroads of life's roads, a new round of development, pure unspent energy. The person realizes that the road he has embarked on is not easy, there are troubles and dangers on it, but something still tells him that they will somehow bypass him and everything will be fine and will only benefit.
In general, the presence of a Jester in a reading is always a very powerful sign; a person, as a rule, cannot even imagine what he is carrying. An unexpected turn of events, a surprise. Anything can happen. The map shows unexpected, unplanned circumstances that can turn the current state of affairs upside down.
Also indicates the need to adopt important decisions(may indicate positions of the past on a choice already made, and now the person is dealing with the consequences).
Moreover, we are free to choose any direction, go anywhere, do whatever we want. This is a good opportunity! Such freedom is by no means often given to us in life, and the Fool as an indicator of the present is a kind of blessing, now there really is some kind of chance, a “blank page.”
The jester shows the very beginning of some new project in life (the goal is still far away).
Often shows a specific person in the layout (and the questioner can usually easily guess who it is).
Journey.
Impulsive, thoughtless actions. It’s safe to say that the Jester’s heart is light. It has cheerfulness, spontaneity, vitality and freshness - a state well known to enthusiastic tourists and pilgrims. He is young, inspired, open to life. The difficulty of interpretation lies in figuring out whether he is a wise fool or, so to speak, a natural one. This card can show a stubborn reluctance to become an adult, and vice versa, the wise simplicity acquired along with long experience and the ease that we usually come to only at the end of a very difficult path.
It happens (and according to the spiritual meaning of the Major Arcana it should be so), this is a very wise Fool, like a jester at the court of a medieval monarch. A person does not have great knowledge, but is capable of a deep understanding of what is happening (“the truth speaks through the mouth of a baby”). The wise Jester is very insightful, incorruptible, it is almost impossible to fool him (he will outplay anyone). He is characterized by energy, optimism, idealism, originality, and unusual perception. Crazy, a feeling of guidance from above (the conventions of this world are not a decree to the Jester). The desire to spend time on internal wanderings, receptivity to the heights of mystical experiences. Carelessness regarding one's own safety.
A jester can also be a cunning, mischievous person. One way or another, he lives only in the present, he is a frank, sincere, spontaneous person, very mobile and sometimes prone to escapism, avoiding life’s problems, and avoiding contact with reality. And here he crosses the line where he becomes a fool with a small “F” or even a complete idiot.
To understand whether the Jester is right in his behavior, you need to look at what cards surround him. They show the result. One thing can be said with certainty - whether this person is rash and stupid, or wise and fearless, but he behaves radically! Fearlessness in the face of the unknown, willingness to jump into any abyss.
For the personality, the Jester shows such qualities as naivety, sensitivity and sensuality, reckless courage. Immaturity, infantilism. Willingness to be open and inquisitive, cheerful and carefree, not so much to think as to enjoy life - to do stupid things and rejoice at it with all your heart.
Impulsiveness, extravagance, the ability to go berserk. Irrationality and carelessness. Frivolity and eccentricity (partly this is a mask). Unexpected escapades. “Going crazy” is his normal state. Freedom-loving spirit and disregard for consequences. Intuition and insightful vision. There is not even a smell of “normal routine” in his life. He is flighty, undisciplined, an intemperate lover of pleasure, ready to get involved headlong in adventures. Sometimes he acts absurdly and recklessly, “like a fool.”
In the worst case, the card can mean thoughtlessness, whims and caprices, absurd extravagance and exaltation, in extreme cases - frenzy, abnormal passion for something, a fix idea, complete eccentric inadequacy. Confusion of thoughts, complete lack of logic and discipline, chaos, inscrutable paths.
The jester is not only an “inner child”, but also an inner hero! The Jester personifies the Hero, recklessly moving towards his destiny. But it is he who receives Peace at the end of the journey. He uses neither reason nor any other means to illuminate his path. But what to an outside observer seems like a blind movement into the abyss, into the grave, is in fact the path to transformation, so far beyond the boundaries of this world that all wise men cannot imagine it.
Dedication, initiation and the beginning of a new path. Stage B spiritual development, which symbolically corresponds to the beginning of a great adventure and the corresponding inspiration. The period of entering into the unknown - with cheerful surprise and without any specific expectations. This is one of the cards of karma, the statement (“I obey fate”), the Uranian walk under God. Those who have a strong Uranus in their horoscope know what we are talking about. As you know, the dominance of a higher planet in a horoscope always gives a too intense rhythm of fate. The Jester does not exude well-being in the sense that flatters the Ego. But it exudes the well-being of a soul that is not tied to conventions and is in free wandering, as it should be in this world (according to the words of Christ - “be passers-by”). In an occult sense, the Fool embodies Soul Archetype- restless, reckless, blissful in her own way, naked and poor and going wherever her eyes lead (to the horror of the rational and selfish ego). A kind of return to real spiritual health, which may not look like social well-being. The jester is Uranian asocial. But on the way, as it should. He has a clownish outfit, “decent people” laugh at him, but he is not at all afraid of it. He himself will laugh at anyone, and barking does not bother him.
In principle, the Jester is capable of everything (that’s why he is a joker), but he actually implements very little. This is a divine genius capable of creating the Universe and destroying it, but... The Universe does not yet exist, and therefore the Fool is only zero, nothing, absolute emptiness, which can become anything, and the absolute freedom of this becoming: in this there is nothing, in potential contains everything. Uranus says that God creates the Universe easily, accidentally and not on purpose - and such is the spontaneous Nature of human genius. Most often, the Jester is depicted holding a bundle on a stick over his shoulders and balancing with it (the bundle) on the edge of a precipice. In this bundle there is that “everything” and “nothing” that forced the Fool to set off on his journey. In theory, there is the combined life experience of all humanity, correlated with the collective unconscious.
Ancient interpretations consider the card to be terrible: “A symbol of a blind man who has turned himself into the slavery of matter. His knapsack is overflowing with his delusions and senseless actions. A broken obelisk is the death of his deeds. The crocodile (in Papus’ cards a crocodile is depicted instead of a dog) is an emblem of inexorable fatality and... inevitable atonement and retribution for what has been done, since nothing in life is done “just like that” - and you have to pay for everything.” By the way, another reference to astrology and Uranus, the planet of indomitable demiurgy, creation is appropriate here (according to myth, Saturn had to grab with his sickle Pope Uranus what they were creating, so that chaos would finally end in the world and at least some kind of stability would reign). Uranus rules Aquarius. We live in the Age of Aquarius, a very “Uranian” time, and are much better adapted to the manifestations of Uranus and the Jester than our ancestors, who lived in more predictable and dense times. Therefore, the interpretations, compared to the ancient ones, have changed to more positive and creative ones. And even though creation is a violation of the original order of existence - and therefore there is an abyss before the Fool - but still it is dictated by higher laws.
In an occult sense, the zero card of the Fool is likened to the material Universe. But she, like the mortal human body, is nothing more than a robe, a motley suit, suitable for a jester, under whose clothing, however, there is a divine substance, for which buffoonery is just a shadow. The Jester's number is 0. Legend has it that in ancient times people gave their lives for the “secret of the number zero.” Multiplying any number by zero gives zero - why is this so? 0 was defined as the number of perfection, where “DUALITY COME INTO EXISTENCE.” This is the duality of androgyny. The jester is an androgyne, he has both masculine and feminine, and neither one nor the other exists (in the World there are both, but they did not give their lives for the secret of the number 21). According to the Kabbalistic book Zohar, God is where he finds both man and woman at the same time. Perhaps he finds them inside man himself - “he created man, male and female he created them” - and we are talking about a single being. The jester is the one whom God created and “found”.
The very beginning of some kind of enterprise, more likely “for luck” than a detailed sober calculation (with great faith, if not in the final success, then at least in the meaning).
Difficulties with planning, analysis, and forecasting the objective situation for the future. But certainly activity and enterprise.
According to the Jester, there is a process of spontaneous unfolding of creative abilities, and a person, as a rule, has no power over it at all, is not able to hold it, direct it in some narrow direction, or limit it to boundaries. He creates “as God puts it in his soul.” Problems begin when the result of creativity must look a very specific way (for example, to order). So for people who make a living through creativity, losing the Jester can, oddly enough, be a difficult ordeal. We should be working, the customer is waiting and stamping his foot, and the employee, fearing nothing, dances absolutely “inconsistently” on the roofs of the world, outside the system. It is almost impossible to go against this flow. There is absolutely spontaneous “stupid” behavior and a lack of discipline. The jester knows no restrictions and lives by inspiration. Reliability, discipline, thinking through consequences - this is not his thing at all. He seems to be possessed, possessed by a kind of passion, a fixed idea, in which he is not afraid to behave absurdly and recklessly, regardless of restrictions. Avoidance of responsibility.
Sometimes means unprofessionalism, lack of training and knowledge, but usually good sensitivity. In principle, this is an all-from-scratch map. It deprives all claims to knowledge and achievements in life, and also deprives all clinging to proven methods and familiar ideas. Complete (sometimes creative) beginner chaos. In work, this means a lot of ideas, but irresponsibility, ignorance, chaotic plans and a clear lack of professional experience (with an unwillingness to listen to someone’s advice). Scatteredness, dispersion of forces. There is still a lot to learn.
A lot of abilities, but poor implementation (“a person with great inclinations”, from whom nothing came of it due to lack of discipline and consistency - order, as we know, beats class). Promises are made carelessly, but there may be problems with fulfillment. The jester symbolizes partners who are not particularly reliable (though not out of malice). In the worst sense - blatant frivolity, unreliability, childishness and immaturity, carelessness and negligence. Sometimes you have to remember that the Jester’s favorite pastime is fooling around, and his favorite ritual is doing nothing (in the pragmatic sense).
The Jester is not particularly favorable for business. According to him, it is better for a business person to temporarily disappear in an exotic country than to plunge into business. If the surrounding cards are unfavorable, it is a stupid undertaking.
The buffoon is one of those who can exist for twenty years without means of subsistence and outlive everyone who had these means, and practically without noticing all this. Well what can I say... He is an eagle! Birds don't need money. With a sweetheart and in a hut, heaven is also an appropriate phrase. In the case of the Jester, having a hut is already very, very good (traditionally, this Arcanum is an indicator of homeless people).
Immaturity and naivety in matters related to money. Extravagance, recklessness, inconsistency, extravagance. Frivolous handling of money.
Not a very prudent investment (the issue has not been thoroughly studied, not all the data has been collected, there are some unclear details).
Nothing has been decided on the situation yet. You may have to start all over again. The state of affairs in general is frivolous and precarious (if the question was asked about something that implies seriousness and thoroughness).
In general, the task of the Jester is to distract a person from material things, to teach them not to attach too much importance to it.
Describing the nature of the relationship, the Jester points to sincerity free from any prejudices, to free relationships (the spirit of the Jester is unencumbered and unburdened), carefree flirting (feelings are given thoughtlessly, right and left), to the joy of spontaneous intimate experimentation (the case when both giggle, like, “we’re acting like fools,” but it’s fun and enjoyable), trusting your instincts.
Unforeseen circumstances bringing unexpected relationships. Traditionally, the Jester is considered to be the harbinger of the beginning of the romance. It truly indicates the beginning of a new phase of life. But what kind of phase this will be and how it will affect the life of the questioner is still a question, and the remaining cards will provide invaluable help here.
According to the Jester, a person “goes crazy”; in love this sounds promising, but what it looks like is a question. There will be no time to think about where this relationship will lead, although eroticism and the power of lust are guaranteed. Instinctiveness and fantasy, the ability for any quirks (including sex). Unbridled sensuality, blind passion, reckless hobbies - this is all the Jester. According to the Jester, it is quite possible to “throw yourself into the pool headlong” and “go to all kinds of troubles” (a delightful prospect for those who are married).
Using it, you can go looking for love at the ends of the world (most fairy tales describe a similar plot, the Hero’s Journey). For the sake of his guiding star, the Fool “disguises himself in rags,” spits on social conditioning and sets out on the path, fearing nothing.
In the same way, you can frivolously (at least in appearance) “go in all four directions,” “wherever your eyes look” (also a prospect that does not inspire peace, but peace is not about the Jester at all). With the corresponding surrounding cards, according to the Jester, there are breaks in relationships, departures, and not at all comic. This seems to be a desperate and doomed state, but in fact a person is absolutely unshakable, unstoppable and cannot be stopped either by arguments, or pleas, or threats.
According to the Zero Arcana, alienation, asociality, and non-conformity are manifested, so that it promotes lonely wanderers even worse than the Hermit. With a Hermit partner you can still slowly get along, but with a Jester you will start to sweat seriously. This is, in general, a feat. He is characterized by inconstancy and frivolity. Hoping that the wind will blow his sails towards the altar is somewhat reckless. It is important for him to have fun and for him structuring relationships (and clarifying them) is not at all important. He is open to life and all its joys; seriousness, responsibility and worries do not attract him at all. He is not afraid to do what he wants, no matter how absurd or dangerous it is. Moreover, the strangest thing is that he has no choice. This is how he leads, this is how he walks. The jester does not belong to anyone (including himself). But he is truly free from prejudice, loves what is, constantly refreshes relationships and, as a rule, demands absolutely nothing.
Sometimes, according to the Jester, a renewal of relationships occurs with the birth of a child, the beginning of a new stage when existence is completely rebuilt.
Usually a feeling of youthful strength, vigor and vitality.
Negligent attitude towards health, but usually without consequences (however, other cards will tell about this).
In terms of mental health, the Jester traditionally describes mental disorders and loss of social adequacy. In combination with unfavorable cards, the Jester (including inverted) can mean mental illness (neurosis, psychosis, mania, delirium, alcoholic or drug delirium, feverishly excited state). But not everything that is considered madness actually is. This may be a high Uranian state of mind that provides karmic redemption.
Let's remember Ivan Bezdomny - would he be crazy? And the Master?
Light and Shadow (Advice and Caution)
Advice: act in this situation in the most reckless, most “stupid” way possible. Give yourself more freedom, get rid of old patterns of behavior and thoughts. Do not give up the opportunity to start a new life, choose a new direction for your development, do whatever you want. Move forward boldly, even if you don’t know what awaits there. “We’ll think about it later.” Trust fate. Finally make up your mind - for once you have freedom of choice! This doesn't happen very often in life. Cast aside doubts and hesitations. Don't look back, forget about the past and look into the future with a light heart. The unknown is not so scary, especially compared to what is well known, but it is quite tormenting. Don’t take everything so personally, learn to laugh at yourself, develop a sense of humor. The Jester says: life is in many ways a game, and we are sent to earth to improve ourselves and enjoy everything that may come our way.
Shadow: escapism, the desire to escape from reality and its problems. Rejection of the truth. This is not the time to embark on adventures and “play the fool.” It's time to grow up and take responsibility.
He speaks of restless, impulsive activity, of rash actions, sometimes of a purely demonstrative nature, often with accentuated egoism and infantilism (like how a teenager harbors the idea of suicide in order to annoy someone or prove something). Sometimes this card symbolizes a person who is tirelessly looking for a change in environment and activities, starting a lot of things, but not finishing anything. Symbolizes carelessness, a waste of energy, time and effort. The problem is not being solved. In something important, great negligence is allowed. The choice may turn out to be bad, the decision fatal, the undertaking wrong.
Unwillingness to open up to the future, clinging to the past, lack of freedom or, if a surprise, then certainly an unpleasant one. Some kind of blocked beginning (perhaps you don’t really want it).
Reckless behavior dictated by nothing more than escapism and fear.
Here, as for all other Arcana, we present a collection of indications ever encountered in the literature. We have no data on their validity. Personal observations, empirically demonstrated values are reflected in “personal observations” for now.
With a Magician there is a danger of losing your mind.
With Lovers - a harbinger of new love, the appearance of a new partner.
Traditionally with Justice, Court - (here rather by name) to get involved in some kind of court case out of stupidity. A more plausible interpretation, coupled with the Court, is a clear revival, inspiration, a new big undertaking, a completely new bright streak in life.
To a slightly lesser extent, but similar inspiration is carried by the Fool with the Three of Wands.
With the Hanged Man - an indication that a person is in a difficult situation. To get out of it, the most important thing is to keep quiet, not make unnecessary movements and try to get out without any noise or fuss.
With the Devil - cynicism and truly insane, “without a king in the head” actions with bad consequences. Possession by a small (or even large) demon, literally or figuratively.
The Jester and the Tower are a serious warning of danger (incident due to inattention, carelessness, carelessness, negligence).
With the Star - innocence, purity, “not of this world”, a completely cosmic being.
The Fool and the Seven of Cups are classic escapism.
With the Nine of Cups - fears are in vain, even if there are any.
With the King of Swords, Five of Wands (Five of Swords) - fears are justified, the danger of physical violence and danger in general.
The Jester and the Seven of Swords are a big rascal.
The Fool and the Five of Pentacles are exactly the case when a person gives preference to love, which is condemned by everyone (and, perhaps, ruins his life for the sake of it, going to great lengths).
With good cards - an undeserved blessing.
The effect of the Jester is weakened by the vibrations of the Hierophant, Death and Two of Swords.
The Spirit of God hovering over the waters (Genesis 1:2), the primordial chaos at the beginning of time.
Actually, Jung's child archetype.
Ouroboros, Snake biting its own tail, symbol of Zero.
Books by Richard Bach and Paolo Coelho.
Jester Chicot at Dumas.
Pierre Bezukhov from Tolstoy.
Holy fools.
The famous phrase Don’t worry, be happy
Poem based on Indian wisdom:
I am growing older knowing
That my disappearing youth
Hides itself in my uncertain wisdom
Growing younger all the time
(I'm getting older, realizing
That my vanishing youth
Hides itself in my vague wisdom,
Which is becoming more and more childish).
In the dilemma, the Jester points out the great importance of this choice (even if the issue is seemingly trivial).
For me, this is a Uranian unpredictable, but safe and unpunished fall from the wheel of the planned. I'm sitting here in a completely socially unacceptable state, happily doing what I love. The soul wanders, “and nothing will happen to it.” It’s better not to talk to her about discipline and responsibilities. She does absolute stupid things, yes, and feels a genuine joy of life in the midst of this chaos. Inspiration, creative spontaneity - come what may. The card says that the archetype of the soul has broken free, the only thing that remains is to rely on it for everything and go crazy. He does not control his path, but this path itself endures him, contrary to all logic. This is a good card for me. She embodies being outside the system, an ecstatic sacred pastime. “Take a break from the conventions of the world and be who you really are.” The main disadvantage is that the Jester is antisocial. When it appears in a reading, it means that the soul wanders and wanders, and does this outside of being busy with pressing everyday problems. It's not always timely. In some decks, the card well describes the state of overswitching of the XII house in the horoscope, the unproductive state of the “overheated reactor”, when common sense (the dog!) begins to bite your legs and demand that you turn your face to the “birds” (the simple joys of a healthy life), and not rush towards crocodiles, under lying stones...under which, as you know, water does not flow (neglected cases).
Note:
In Waite, the Fool is not at all at the beginning, but between the Court and the World! Mosers places him at the very end, after the World. Case and most authors believe that his place is at the very beginning, before the Magician. Everyone makes their own judgment regarding its place.
