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A baby bird stands precariously on a small blossoming tree branch. Still covered in baby down, the young chick lifts one tiny leg, fearlessly preparing to try it's first hand at flying. Anyone can see that the bird is not yet ready to take this step, but the bird is determined and unaware of any potential dangers. Stripes of earthy colors line the background. At the top of the card the colors range from orange, yellow and tan. Towards the bottom of the card, the colors gradually get darker ending in a deep chocolate brown. This darkness represents the vast unknown which our bird is about to dive into. The chick is a brand new life, completely innocent and ignorant of the harsh realities of life. It's just eager to take that first leap and begin the journey that lies ahead.
I absolutely love this card! It is the best depiction of the meaning and emotion of the Fool that I have ever seen. What a perfect way to depict the true innocence and naivety of the first card of the deck. The bird is acting solely on instinct. It knows it has to take this leap in order to begin its life as a bird. We all know that a few babies from the nest are not going to make it past this first step, yet they all take it with complete trust. All the bird knows is that it is meant to fly, and the only way to do that it is to jump from the safety of the branch and go for it.
For me, this card is that leap of faith we all have to take if we hope to grow and learn from this life. It is the innocence and trust that comes from doing something for the first time without the knowledge of the things that can go wrong. It is the joy of meeting something head on with confidence and an eager heart. It's making the decision to follow a path into unknown territory, and simply letting the chips fall where they may. It's trusting that the universe is going to somehow guide you to the final destination.
I absolutely love this card! It is the best depiction of the meaning and emotion of the Fool that I have ever seen. What a perfect way to depict the true innocence and naivety of the first card of the deck. The bird is acting solely on instinct. It knows it has to take this leap in order to begin its life as a bird. We all know that a few babies from the nest are not going to make it past this first step, yet they all take it with complete trust. All the bird knows is that it is meant to fly, and the only way to do that it is to jump from the safety of the branch and go for it.
For me, this card is that leap of faith we all have to take if we hope to grow and learn from this life. It is the innocence and trust that comes from doing something for the first time without the knowledge of the things that can go wrong. It is the joy of meeting something head on with confidence and an eager heart. It's making the decision to follow a path into unknown territory, and simply letting the chips fall where they may. It's trusting that the universe is going to somehow guide you to the final destination.