| One of the most common inquiries I receive as a | | | | In love matters, we may have been hurt or |
| Tarot reader is the question of Love: When will I | | | | disappointed. We no longer approach others with a |
| meet Mr. or Mrs. Right? Although the Tarot often | | | | vulnerable and open perspective. Instead, we are |
| refers to future possibilities and potential outcomes, | | | | cautious and inhibited. We become afraid of rejection |
| finding love is really up to each individual. The Tarot is | | | | and criticism. We want to find love, but are |
| a reminder that we are the instruments for our own | | | | apprehensive and tentative. So what does one do? |
| destinies. We are like the Fool, embarking on a | | | | We follow the path of the Fool. The Fool is not |
| journey of self-development and self-growth. We | | | | concerned if he gets rejected or turned down. |
| have countless opportunities to carve our own paths | | | | Instead, he happily tries again without concern, |
| and we are truly the masters of our own fates. | | | | embarrassment or fear of failure. He does not care |
| The Fool represents the individual that does not | | | | whether he looks ridiculous or foolish. If something |
| necessarily have courage, but does have the | | | | doesn't workout, he tries again. The Fool represents |
| willingness to journey into the unknown. He is the risk | | | | the part or ourselves that that does not care |
| taker, open and willing to explore new opportunities | | | | whether something is perfect or if we make a |
| and directions. He personifies the child within, | | | | mistake. He is there to encourage us to continue on |
| constantly trying new things and discovering new | | | | without hesitation or trepidation. |
| paths. His unbiased openness and vulnerability always | | | | Finding love can be an adventurous journey. Tap into |
| enable him to learn something new. The Fool | | | | your inner Fool and allow the future to unfold. If |
| represents the potential in all things. He is there to | | | | you draw the Fool in a Tarot reading, it's time to |
| remind us that anything is possible. | | | | think outside of your box. Free yourself from feelings |
| Unfortunately, as we experience life we distance | | | | of self-consciousness and take some chances. Listen |
| ourselves from our inner Fools. Our perspectives and | | | | to your intuition and trust your process. The Fool |
| beliefs systems become shaded and biased. We | | | | reminds us that the journey can be just as rewarding |
| become fearful of trying new things and taking risks. | | | | as the end result. The true goal is to enjoy the trip. |