The Fool Reversed

I've started work on the Applied Tarot Reversed Book. Here's a sneak peak of a page I just wrote and haven't edited yet... because The Fool Reversed is all about jumping in without being fully prepared! So why not just dive right in?

The Fool Reversed
The fool upright dances through the hilltops without direction, his faithful pup by his side. Upright, the fool card asks us to take a risk and make a leap and trust yourself. However, in reverse, there are a few things that could be happening here. Figure out which one is correct for you:

1. You may be bounding into something without first stopping to weigh the pros and cons.
2. You may be talking yourself out of something before you begin. Is it fear?
3. You may be so in love with starting new things, you fail to commit to growing in one specific area
4. You are NOT taking a leap when you should be. What is holding you back?

 
Questions answered by the Fool Reversed:
Who? A naïve or reckless person
What? A thoughtless action
Where? Somewhere dangerous
When? Immediately; January and February
Why? “Carefulness costs you nothing. Carelessness may cost you your life.”
Yes or No? Maybe – stop and consider it first
 
What should I clean?

• Clutter on the floor
• Give the baby or pet a bath

 
Where are my keys?

• On the floor somewhere

The Fool Reversed as:
..an action

• Stop and think about things
• Walk the dog
• Dive deep into skills you already have

 
...a place in your house?

• The floor
• Downstairs

 
...a place in your city?

• Somewhere you visit frequently
• A pet store
• A children’s museum

 
.. a place in the world?

• The sea
• A famous valley, such as the Valley of the Ten Peaks (Canada) or Yosemite (USA)
• The Grand Canyon

 
...something to eat?

• Applesauce
• Oats or granola

 
..a color? White, Yellow
 
...a movie theme? Avoiding danger, rushing into things

• About Time
• Safety Not Guaranteed

 
...a new career?

• Join an established company with good benefits
• Working with animals, babies, or pets

Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Fool Reversed:
Upright Magician: brilliant but careless
Reversed High Priestess: not listening to one's intuition results in being taken advantage of
Upright Empress: an insecure or worried parent
Reversed Emperor: a reckless tyrant
Upright Hierophant: archaic harmful traditions
Reversed Lovers: partnership ends too quickly
Upright Chariot: not being cautious on a trip
Reversed Strength: Insecurity leads to one being taken advantage of
Upright Hermit: a wise person doubts themself
Reversed Wheel: a risk leads to bad luck
Upright Justice: consider cause and effect
Reversed Hanged One: faking martyrdom
Upright Death: impulsive ends
Reversed Temperance: extremely careless
Upright Devil: a drug addict, inconsideration
Reversed Tower: trying everything to avoid disaster
Upright Star: blind faith
Reversed Moon: thoughtlessness and confusion
Upright Sun: carefree abandon, childhood joy
Reversed Judgement: a lack of self awareness
Upright World: Fear of success
 
Before any card: Don’t jump into (card)
After any card: Reckless Behavior
 
The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Fool Reversed could be:

• A failed start to a new venture
• A career change requiring deep thought
• Downsizing a house or career
• A divorce
• A bad fall or tumble

There you go, card 1 of the Applied Tarot Reversed. No, I have no idea when it will be published because I'm foolish and naive and very ill-prepared, much like the reversed Fool. While you're waiting for me to get my act together, why not buy the upright version?