Major Arcana cards: 0 The Fool
December 5, 2025
By Rechen
3 min read

Major Arcana cards: 0 The Fool

Innocence, Purity, Possibility, Courage, Adventure, New Beginnings

Card Interpretation

In the image, the Fool is dressed in colorful attire, striding forward boldly without noticing the cliff ahead. A small white dog at his feet barks frantically, as if warning him to halt before danger. Yet the Fool maintains a joyful demeanor, gazing at the distant sky rather than the precipice, acting on instinct. In his left hand, he holds a white rose, symbolizing purity and passion; in his right, he carries a staff tied with a bundle. This staff is no ordinary one—it is a wand, embodying strength.

As the first card of the Major Arcana, the Fool is numbered "0," representing "nothingness" or a state of unknowing. Uniquely, it has no fixed position in the sequential order of 1-21, making it a special card. The number 0 can also signify the beginning or end of all things.

Upright Position

When drawn upright, the card signifies: Uniqueness, Luck, Unconventionality, Pursuit of novel dreams, Narrow-mindedness, Courage to take risks, Longing for freedom, Artistic temperament, Directness, Emotional volatility, Free-spirited love.

  • Relationships: You are about to embark on or have entered a relaxed, uncomplicated romantic life—neither overly clingy nor dull. It can also describe your partner: an elusive, innocent person who cherishes current freedom and refuses to be constrained by rigid plans.
  • Career: You adopt a free-spirited, unrestrained attitude toward your career, embracing future challenges with a lighthearted and natural mindset. Work Environment: You thrive in flexible settings, suited for artistic professions or freelance work.
  • Finances: Luck is on your side, with the potential for unexpected gains—but this does not mean you can achieve success without effort.
  • Overall Fortune: The Fool has a mild influence on fortune. Whether upright or reversed, your luck will remain generally stable during this period.

Reversed Position

When drawn reversed, the card signifies: Arrogance, Stubbornness, Instability, Rigidity, Lack of responsibility, Living in a fantasy, Unrealism, Inability to adapt, Stagnation, Eccentricity, Misguided direction, Emotional insecurity.

  • Relationships: Emotional emptiness, Frivolous romance, Un sustainable harmony, An anxious love journey, Feeling confined by marriage, Hot-and-cold dynamics, Falling in love against others’ wishes, Being hurt by a partner’s infidelity, Infidelity.
  • Career: Lack of job stability and responsibility. You may be overly arrogant and obstinate in your career, ignoring others’ warnings and missing crucial opportunities—resulting in inefficient efforts with minimal rewards.
  • Finances: Misjudgment, Gullibility, Excessive optimism, and Lack of restraint may lead to financial losses. Exercise caution and make rational decisions.
  • Overall Fortune: The Fool has a mild influence on fortune. Whether upright or reversed, your luck will remain generally stable during this period.

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Published on December 5, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Written by Rechen