Pele: Tarot Representation as The Fool

Upright: The beginning of a journey. A leap into the unknown

Key Words and Phrases: Innocence. Spontaneity. The new-born baby archetype. Potential. A fresh start. A new chance. A novel experience. A new way of percieving the world. An opportunity. A surprsing solution. The start of an adventure. Time for a change. Originality. An open mind. Optimism. Childlike wonder. Naivete. Sprightliness. Purity of Action. A New Phase of Life. Excitement about discovery. Enthusiasm. Taking a Risk. Confidence that you are headed in the right direction. Creative non-conformity. Leaving the past behind to start something new. Homosexuality or Bisexuality. All things are possible. To boldly go where no man has gone before.

Situation: The fool appears when you are about to embark on a new phase of life. An unexpected opportunity may appear out of the blue, or you may be called upon to make a major decision that will lead you down new paths. A new relationship may be about to start or an unconventional person may enter your life. This card suggests the need to take a risk with childlike optimism and innocence. You are now capable of great originality. You would be wise to leave the past behind you and get on with starting something new.

People: A newborn. A child. Those starting anew. Mystics. Dreamers. Innocents. Adventurers. Visionaries. Travelers. Wanderers. Innocent or Inexperienced People. Eccentric, independant, and unconventional people. Bisexual or homosexual people.

Reversed: Foolishness. Fear of the unknown.

Key Words and Phrases: Impulsiveness. Poor Judgement. Risk. Naivete. Inexperience. Gullibility. Lack of Foresight. Frivolity. Unexpected Problems. Lack of Follow-Through. Wasting Energy. Head in the Clouds. Throwing Caution to the Winds. Playing with Fire

Situation: When reversed the fool warns against taking risks unless you carefully consider the consequences. You may feel like you're standing at the edge of the cliff about to fall off. You may be foolishly obsessed with your own point of view. You fear the unknown or what the future may bring. An impulsive decision or gamble may not go in your favor.

People: Gamblers. The Foolhardy. Unlucky People.