When it’s about feelings in love and relationships, The Fool arrives to remind us that…
You don’t need to have everything figured out just yet and things are allowed to feel easy and free. Sometimes it’s okay to not know where it’s all going and he gives us the permission to take the leap without overthinking. Some might say The Fool acts naively, even carelessly but sometimes that’s the exact energy we need. For now, leave your old stories and expectations behind.
What are their feelings? The Fool upright
New Connections and crushes
They feel excited, even giddy about your connection. It feels like they arrive with zero baggage, an open heart and a lot of curiosity and playfulness. This feels like a fresh start and they are attracted to the idea of “what could be” between you. They are enjoying the moment and you’re probably feeling their pure enthusiasm – you sparked something in them and they are ready to embark on this adventure! The Fool as a standalone card is about the present moment. Their feelings are real in the now and they are willing to take a risk and see where it’ll lead. However, they’re probably not thinking long-term yet. This is pure enjoying the moment energy.
committed relationships
They still feel the spark and despite the time that has passed, they are hopeful and excited about your future. Depending on the current state of your relationship, The Fool can show that they want to rekindle spontaneity or bring back playfulness. Maybe it’s time to break out of your usual routine and explore something new together. The Fool says, they are still walking the path with you happily and are willing to take risks. Sometimes The Fool suggests that right now they are not willing to look at more serious issues that have to be dealt with and that they are avoiding the more challenging parts all relationships face.
Exes & old flames
They are still intrigued by the idea of you and might be wondering if there’s still a spark between you, maybe even a chance to start fresh. They don’t hold any grudges and don’t feel burdened by your history. In their mind, they might idealize your relationship and overlook past issues. The Fool is very intriguing, impulsive and playful. But in general, he is not deeply committed. If you’re interested in getting back together, look for other cards in the spread that ground The Fool’s innocent, but non-committal energy. They might be playing with the idea of the two of you, without being willing to look at the “hard stuff”.
What are their feelings? The Fool reversed
Here are some of the traditional interpretations of The Fool in love and relationships when it shows up reversed:
- fearing the unknown: they’re holding back in love out of insecurity
- they are hesitating to take a risk or open up emotionally
- they’re feeling lost or directionless in the relationship
- they’re having trust issues: is it safe to surrender to this new feeling?
- they’re fearing being vulnerable towards you
- they might be afraid of embarrassing themselves in front of you
Did you know that many professional tarot readers choose to not work with reversed cards? And you don’t have to either! Read my article about “Why I don’t read reversed cards” here.
There is absolutely no right or wrong way of going about this, and including reversed cards in your readings can absolutely make sense. However, especially if you’re just starting out, know that many well established tarot professionals don’t feel the need to include them or assign special meaning to them.
