A person walks down a path, unwittingly dropping items along the way. The Fool card represents innocence.
Upright Meaning
- Person. An innocent or naive person blissfully ignorant of the world's sinister side, possibly a child.
- Creature or Trap. A naive Celestial or a flighty Fey, or a trap with a simple or obvious means of avoiding it.
- Place. A place connected with children, such as a nursery, an orphanage, or a school.
- Treasure. A portrait of a child, jewelry meant for a child, or a magic item connected to the Upper Planes.
- Situation. A situation requiring trust, honesty, and a leap of faith.
Reversed Meaning
- Person. A con artist who preys on the innocent and gullible while presenting a trustworthy facade.
- Creature or Trap. A creature that changes shape to appear harmless so it can get close to its prey, or a trap that is difficult to avoid.
- Place. A place tied to the loss of innocence, such as a harsh orphanage or exploitative workhouse.
- Treasure. A treasure stolen from a child or naive person, or magic intended to deceive (such as a Hat of Disguise).
- Situation. A guileless person being manipulated by schemers.