A Tarot Story by Lorraine Kemble
0. The Fool
Image from the Rider Waite Smith Tarot
Rachel is a kind, consistent friend who is generous in spirit, trustworthy and tends to be cleverer than she pretends. She is calm and 'takes things in her stride' most of the time and often loses something important, such as her keys in a humdrum, almost ferociously frenetic setting; an example being because she was concentrating on listening to her music through her headphones. However, she doesn’t think about giving herself a rough time over these mishaps and usually manages to retrace her footsteps successfully. She radiates an excited child-like confidence and natural optimism. She doesn't feel the need to portray herself as the brightest person in the world and display herself at the forefront. Nonetheless, most of the time, she gets things right, means well and is highly adaptable. This is because she is at peace with herself, genuinely liking herself and therefore doesn’t waste her time blaming herself; a meaningful archetype of The Fool.
With his worldly possessions in one bag, The Fool has no idea of where he is travelling. He is so filled with visions, questions, excitement and wonder, that he doesn’t see the perilous cliff edge . At his heel, a small dog tries to warn him of missing his step. However, The Fool thinks the dog harasses him, and the question is: Will The Fool learn to pay attention to what he is doing. The Fool steps out into the unknown, confident that all will be well. The Fool’s attitude to adventure, looks like recklessness, yet, his willingness to embrace what life offers, shows that he’s already enlightened.
Numerically, there is no doubt about the power of zero. Human consciousness was expanded, as the sciences of algebra and geometry were invented and put into practical application. Measuring, trading, and building experienced a rapid elaboration, benefiting humanity. The Fool has such potential because its possibilities begin with nought and reach into infinity.
Planetary-wise, Uranus echoes a similar theme of adventure, connected to momentous events that overturns anything.
The next installment of this story can be read in the June issue of Tarot Sushi.