Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Tarot Fool Analysis

Our first assignment is very complex and there is a lot of homework!  lol  I have loved every minute of this class so far.  I am going to place the cards that Janet has listed for us to you and the cards I have myself to study.  Then there will be a synopsis of my interpretation of this card 0 - Fool/Greenman.

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Fool Affirmations

 1.     Be willing to listen to those around you.
2.       Remember that there are consequences to every action.
3.       Be willing to follow your dreams.
4.       Keep one foot on the ground.
5.       No matter how much knowledge you carry, you still have much to learn.                        


Keywords
POSITIVE
Fun loving
Showing light on the subject
Anticipation
New Beginnings
New Endeavors
Happy
Dream state of being
A realization that there is a “self” and a look into that self
Childlike wonder of life
Excitement
Fresh Start
Joy
Curiosity
See the beauty in even the simplest things
You are never truly alone
A companion is near (may be friend, family, spirits, guides, teacher, Deity, etc.)
Potential

NEUTRAL
Quiet companion by your side
Can you see through the illusions?
Chasing Dreams
Wanderer
We have to make our own choices
Consequences
Extremes in life
Travel
Contemplation
Warning from Spirit Companions
Keep your feet on solid ground
Messages to start a Journey with?
Duties to see to before adventures
Contemplation of existence
Openness
Leap of Faith

NEGATIVE
Risk Taking
Warning from Companion
Unmotivated
Careless
Denial of responsibilities
Extremes
Love of life to the exclusion of personal safety
Disorganization
Naive
Fear of dangers known and unknown.
Rebellious
Foolish
Know-it-All Attitudes

Fool in the position of:   (I tried to show both positive and negative aspects in most of these)
• Past:    Could be a new endeavor started previously; or a state of mind, i.e. naïve, open, rebellious, etc.; accident in the past?
• Present:  A state of being, i.e. disorganized, unmotivated, contemplative, chasing dreams.
• Future:  What may you do or experience?  Start of new endeavor, Warning received, extremes in life, fresh start; danger.
• Career:  Where are you in your career or work; how are you looking at your work or your attitudes?
• Strength:  Where does your strength lay?  Are you listening to communication from co workers or walking blindly on?
• Weakness:  What do you need to work on?  Can you face those fears and get your mind back on the ground?
• Romance:  Don’t be afraid to take a leap of faith.  What emotions are present?  Are you acting foolish, contemplative or excited?
• Atmosphere/Environment:  What warnings and dangers do you need to be aware of?  Can you see the beauty all around you?
• Outcome:  Depending on the corresponding cards it could be a warning  of dangers or an encouragement to take a chance.
• First Impression:  Joy of life, Oblivious to all but his own thoughts; failure to listen.
• Values:  Depending on the negative or positive factors, there is hope, joy, optimism, carelessness, rebelliousness, nativity, extremes.
• Communication Style: Listen to your  Intuition, listen to family, friends, and what is said around you.  You are responsible for your own decisions but you also need to take into account what others have to say.
• Home:  See to the duties and obligations you have; you are not taking your responsibilities seriously.  Be joyful.
• Money:  Control foolish or unwise behaviors; you may be in a position soon to reach for your dreams.
• Legacies:   We are responsible for our own choices and what we leave behind.  Think of the consequences of every action.  Listen and pass on what you learn.
• Ambition:  Follow your dreams; be careful where you step on your path.
• Fears:  Fears of taking a chance, fears of failure or danger.
• Parenting Style:  Show the beauty in all things, the consequences of every action and the joy of taking a chance to reach a dream.  Follow through on things and understand and acknowledge that you do not know it all.  Listen to others and consider what they have to offer you in advice.


Online Fool Images
 Do not mistake these Fool images to imply that I mean that these are "fools".  Listed below was the reason that these images/people were chosen for a modern representation of the characteristics of the Fool Card.

 1.  Loving life to the exclusion of personal safety.   http://tiny.cc/7wsVt

2.    2.  Fun loving, Travel, excitement, love of life:  http://tiny.cc/T44aq 
3.    3.  Even good things can come of tragedy.  Victory Junction was created because of an accident and       tragedy.  Now the Petty family help disabled and ill children across the country to reach their dreams.  http://tiny.cc/lHvbK 
4.    4.   In his first term; first time around so to speak.  New beginnings happen all the time.  How does such a public figure deliver what is necessary without doing foolish things.  He has followed his dream but I am sure that the fears he faces are tough ones.  He must constantly try to weed out the good advice from the bad.  So, (no political stance meant by this photo)  Pres. Obama.   http://tiny.cc/LbDL6 
5.    5.  Because it does not matter where we are in life, or what our experience in things may be…we all start something new with every turn of the wheel.  New beginnings, New endeavors, Following a dream:  http://tiny.cc/sT8Lq

Illustrations Top of page:
Left: Illustrations from the Halloween Tarot Deck, U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. Copyright © 1996 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Further reproduction prohibited.

Left Center:  Illustrations from the Whimsical Tarot Deck, U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. Copyright © 2000 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Further reproduction prohibited.
Right Center:  Illustrations from the Vanessa Tarot Deck, U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. Copyright © 2006 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Further reproduction prohibited.
Right:  Illustrations from the Universal Waite Tarot Deck, U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. Copyright © 1990 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Further reproduction prohibited


Illustrations Right side of page:
Top:  Legacy of the Divine Deck, Llewellyn Publications; Copyright ©September 1, 2009 by Llewellyn Publications.  Further reproduction prohibited.
Second:  Fenestra Tarot Deck, U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. Copyright © 1996 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Further reproduction prohibited.
Third:  Art Nouveau Deck, U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. Copyright © 1989 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Further reproduction prohibited.
Last:  Druid Craft Tarot Deck, St. Martin's Press; 1st edition Copyright ©March 10, 2005 by St. Martin's Press.  Further reproduction prohibited.

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