The Fool Of The Tarot

The Fool of the Tarot is the embodiment of the Inner Master. The Fool is a symbol of pure freedom. He is a wanderer, an adventurer, free to do as he pleases. Interestingly his number is 0, which is the number of infinity. His back is turned against the sun. I interpret this as symbolic of the blindness of true self-belief. At his feet barks a small dog. This is the voice of fear, to which the Fool is completely immune. In his hand is a flower - symbol of life. The Inner Master is the full force of life. Fear is death

Why is he called the Fool you may ask? Because to normal people, people living under the rule of fear, slaves to conformity, slaves to duty and obligation, this free spirited rebel is foolish. But they are the real fools. The Fool is the wisest of all the tarot characters. He is free. He is vital. He is holy. He is life.

Prayer to the Inner Master:

'Protect me from fear, protect me from shame, protect me from doubt'