The Major Arcana Explained Part 1

Tarot Card Meanings of the Major Arcana

All of the 78 Tarot card meanings are relevant and necessary for a full understanding of the entire Tarot system. However, the Major Arcana cards are the first keys to our initial understanding.

Tarot card meanings of the Major Arcana (Latin meaning "big secret") deal with the human condition. Each card represents the joys and sorrows every man and woman can experience in a lifetime. The human drama illustrated in 22 cards. Amazing, isn?t it?

As an interpreter, the Tarot card meanings aren't always straight forward in a reading. Even when we are reading the cards for our own personal enlightenment, we know the cards are a reflection of our lives, but often what we see in a spread, is not as simple as identifying "happy" or "sad" circumstances in our lives.

If it were that easy, everyone would be devoted to the Tarot for guidance.

Fool Tarot Card Meanings

The Fool Tarot card is a card of potential, new beginnings and innocence. This Tarot card shows the highest potential for your life, reaching a state of renewal and new beginnings, where each day is an adventure and each moment is lived to the fullest. The Fool card represents the beginning of all creativity and a desire to accomplish new goals (or to, at least, start the process of working towards those goals). The Fool indicates that anything can happen and the opportunities are just waiting to be taken advantage of.

In a Tarot reading, the Fool represents the need to set forth on a new journey, one that is completely unknown and will take you to uncharted territories. The Fool is all about new experiences, personal growth, development and adventure. The Fool Tarot card asks you to take a ‘leap of faith’ and to trust in the Universe in that if you begin a new journey, you will find success. This Fool lives a carefree life, free from worry and anxiety. He does not seem to mind if he does not really know what lies ahead.

The Fool Tarot card may represent a choice to be made—one of vital importance. However, there are always many different options available and the choice must be made wisely. If you are facing a decision or moment of doubt, the Fool encourages you to believe in yourself and follow your heart no matter how crazy or foolish your impulses may seem. This is a time when you need to truly ‘believe’ and have faith in where the Universe is taking you.

The Fool is an excellent Tarot card to meditate on if you are experiencing a lot of fear in your life. The Fool enhances courage, risk-taking and the creative expression needed to open up new areas in your life.

The Fool is always whole, healthy and without fear. He is the spirit of who we are, the spirit expressed and experienced as wonder, awe, curiosity and anticipation. We never know what is in the future but like the Fool we must blindly go forward. You need to trust that you are a spirit born into flesh to enjoy life and grow in experience. Take a chance and see what happens.
Key Words for the Fool Tarot Card Meaning

• Innocence
• Beginning
• Simplicity
• Fresh Start
• Blind Faith.