Okay, let’s talk about the Fool card showing up in love readings. Lots of people ask me about this one, expecting a simple yes or no, but my own practice shows it’s way more nuanced than that.
When I first started reading tarot years ago, I saw the Fool and thought, “Oh, new beginning, great!” Simple, right? But then I started keeping track, actually watching how things played out after the readings.
My Observations Over Time
I noticed the Fool wasn’t really about guaranteed success or finding “the one.” It was more about the energy going into the situation. It’s that feeling right at the start, you know? Like standing on the edge of something new.
- The Blind Leap: I remember pulling it for a friend who was head-over-heels about someone they just met. They weren’t thinking logically, just pure excitement and optimism. They jumped right in. That was pure Fool energy – taking a chance, full of faith, maybe a bit naive about potential pitfalls. It was all about the start of that feeling.
- Starting Fresh: I also pulled it for someone hesitant to date again after a nasty breakup. For them, the Fool meant taking that first, scary step back into the dating world. It was about being willing to be open again, to take a leap of faith on love itself, even without a specific person in mind yet.
- Keeping it Casual: Sometimes, I saw it pop up when someone was actively avoiding deep commitment. They wanted fun, spontaneity, freedom. The Fool here represented that desire to wander, to not be tied down, to keep things light and adventurous. It wasn’t necessarily leading to lasting love, but it was their approach to relationships at that moment.
So, what I learned through actually doing readings and seeing the results is this: the Fool in love is less about the outcome and more about the approach. It signals a beginning, yes, but a beginning characterized by spontaneity, innocence, faith, and maybe a touch of recklessness.
It’s not like the Two of Cups, which screams partnership, or the Lovers, which points to a significant choice or connection. The Fool is the raw potential before all that. It’s the zero point. The willingness to step off the edge without knowing exactly where you’ll land.
I always look at the cards around it, of course. The Fool next to something difficult might mean a naive step leads to trouble. Next to something positive like the Ace of Cups, it really emphasizes diving headfirst into new emotions with abandon.
So, when I see the Fool in a love reading now, I explain it’s about embracing the new journey, taking that leap. It’s exciting! But it also carries a reminder: keep a little awareness, enjoy the adventure, but don’t completely forget to look where you’re going. It’s the spirit of starting something, full of potential, for better or worse.
