Tarot Insight 2: Interview with The Fool

The Arcana Index

Each card in the Arcana holds an echo of a character, a moment, a shift in the weave. Here, you can explore the insights by archetype, following the symbols that call to you.

🌷Major Arcana (22 Cards)

✦ 0 The Fool

Interview with The Fool

✦ I The Magician

✦ II The High Priestess

✦ III The Empress

✦ IV The Emperor

✦ V The Hierophant

✦ VI The Lovers

✦ VII The Chariot

✦ VIII Strength

✦ IX The Hermit

✦ X Wheel of Fortune

✦ XI Justice

✦ XII The Hanged Man

✦ XIII Death

XIII Death + XXI The World

✦ XIV Temperance

✦ XV The Devil

✦ XVI The Tower

✦ XVII The Star

✦ XVIII The Moon

✦ XIX The Sun

✦ XX Judgement

✦ XXI The World

XIII Death + XXI The World

🌸 Minor Arcana (56 Cards)

🜂 Suit of Wands (Fire)

Ace of Wands

Two of Wands

Three of Wands

Four of Wands

Five of Wands

Six of Wands

Seven of Wands

Eight of Wands

Nine of Wands

Ten of Wands

Page of Wands

Knight of Wands

Queen of Wands

King of Wands

🜄 Suit of Cups (Water)

Ace of Cups

Two of Cups

Three of Cups

Four of Cups

Five of Cups

Six of Cups

Seven of Cups

Eight of Cups

Nine of Cups

Ten of Cups

Page of Cups

Knight of Cups

Queen of Cups

King of Cups

🜃 Suit of Pentacles (Earth)

Ace of Pentacles

Two of Pentacles

Three of Pentacles

Four of Pentacles

Five of Pentacles

Six of Pentacles

Seven of Pentacles

Eight of Pentacles

Nine of Pentacles

Ten of Pentacles

Page of Pentacles

Knight of Pentacles

Queen of Pentacles

King of Pentacles

🜁 Suit of Swords (Air)

Ace of Swords

Two of Swords

Three of Swords

Four of Swords

Five of Swords

Six of Swords

Seven of Swords

Eight of Swords

Nine of Swords

Ten of Swords

Page of Swords

Knight of Swords

Queen of Swords

King of Swords

It is time for Satu-ma-ati exploration.

As I enter the Library, I see one of the desks lit up.

The yellow light intensifies as I approach.

I see The Fool and an open volume next to it.

The pages are browned from age, and the letters are pale.

I sit down on a hard, wooden chair, polished and smooth, dark lacquer glistening.

An enormous force elevates the letters, leaving the pages bare, then it lifts the book and the part of the desk on which it has rested.

A powerful stream forms. It flows to the left, around the untouched fragment of the desk, and into the shade underneath...

The movement continues...

The golden-brown translucent river keeps flowing

while I remain in my seat watching it.

The stream stops abruptly and dissipates.

I see the sign that has all the answers - the key.

✦ Interview with The Fool

"My words are empty because I have no need to speak - to flourish - to decorate my syllables with beautiful designs. I possess no knowledge but the one my experience has given me. I am wise, but do I know the extent of my wisdom? My experience weighs heavily on my shoulders, but I have a consoling soul - a cheerful spark within it. I will endure and survive no matter the circumstances."

What do you do in life?

"I roam. I experiment and sometimes I throw myself at the mercy of the most unwholesome human beings, hoping they would find the spark too."

What do you love?

"I love existence as it is. I see it as it is. I see myself as somebody who simply passes by and enjoys the views and all the quirks each new place has to offer."

What do you think of the people you meet?

"They are strange to me. Somehow, most of them like me, but they don't like me enough to stick around. So, I keep moving, keep meeting new people, keep wishing them happiness."

Do you like animals?

"Ha! You think I like dogs, don't you? :) I don't mind animals. I would have had pets and could have loved and cared for them. But, I don't, since I am always ready to move on - to travel again. So… you know… it is easier to travel without pets."

What about your personal life? Do you date? Do you hope to find somebody special one day?

"I keep the "somebody special" at a safe distance and keep believing that the distance will shorten one day. I date more out of habit or exploration. I am not sure which one of the two it really is. As I have said, people like me at first, but then they move on. Some may try to change me, to make me who they want me to be. I suppose, so they can like me again. I don't mind. They are free to make their own choices. By the way, the only people who remain, who keep trying, are my family. I am not sure if I will ever have a family of my own. If I do, my partner will probably be The Fool like me."

What do you think of life's purpose? Do you think you have a life purpose?

"Hmm… What is my purpose? I think my purpose is faith in humanity - a profound belief that each one will find the spark in their souls and let it shine. I suppose, if it is my purpose, I should be more proactive… Somehow, I feel that hope is enough."

✦ A Meditative Practice - The Fool’s Question

A meditative practice for threshold moments

The Threshold

Close your eyes.

Take a few deep breaths.

Imagine yourself standing before an opening in the ground—a giant hole of sorts.

Inside this opening, you see the entire Universe.

You don’t need to jump in.

Simply stand there and observe.

The Sensory Encounter

What are you feeling right now?

What sensations do you experience in your body?

What thoughts enter your mind?

Let all thoughts come.

Gently remind yourself where you are standing.

Embrace this sensory experience until you feel you’ve had enough.

The Inquiry

Ask yourself:

“What situation in my current life requires me to make a decision—whether to take a risk, act in a new way, or pace myself and act more conservatively?”

You may phrase the question in your own way.

Let the situation arise naturally.

If nothing comes, let go and return to your breath.

If something does come, observe:

• Where does your body instinctively want to move?

• Do you feel the urge to back away or leap forward?

Are there multiple situations? Let them surface.

The Return

Once you feel complete,

Take a few deep breaths.

Open your eyes.

Give yourself a moment to return to your reality.

This practice is not about answers—it’s about alignment with your Fool-self, the part of you that observes the edge, carries the spark, and chooses movement with awareness. ✦

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