The Fool of Tarot- Strength, Weakness, and Needs
Consider each card of tarot to represent a piece of who you are. When you do this, you gain a deep understanding of yourself and others. Ask also, how does each card represent a strength of mine? A weakness? A need? What are my Fool Archetype strengths, weaknesses, and needs?
Strength– The strength of the Fool is in the ability to throw caution to the wind and proceed without worry. The strength of the fool is in knowing that no matter what, things are going to turn out just fine. Maybe things will turn out as they expect it to, or maybe it will turn out some other way. What’s the difference? Either way, it will turn out as it is meant to, so how bad could it be? The strength of the Fool is in just being; just being happy, just being content, just being satisfied. All is well with the Fool. The Strength of the fool is the ability to not focus on what is negative, but rather the ability to turn anything around to be positive and strong. The strength of the Fool is in the ability to have faith in one’s self even when times seem tough. The strength of the Fool is the ability to get through it, whatever “it” is. The strength of the Fool is to not give up, ever, to keep on keeping on without the worry of how things will end up right and good, only that they will.
Weakness- The weakness of the Fool is in being too impulsive and not sticking with something. The weakness of the Fool is in being too quick to give up. The weakness of the Fool is in jumping into something even though you know it is not the best thing for you and not thinking through the potential consequences of a situation or of your actions. The weakness of the Fool is in being unwilling to try something new or getting stuck in beliefs that do not serve you. The weakness of the Fool is in being unwilling to break away from a mindset or being stubborn.
Needs- The need to break away from stagnation. The need for movement. The need for something new and a new adventure. The need to fill your soul with something new. The need to break free of restrictions and have the chance to sink or swim on your own. The need to break away from what is familiar to you and learn about yourself. The need for self-exploration and understanding.