We all embody the energy of The Fool several times in our lives. It can be very exciting and terrifying embarking on a new venture in your life. The key is also embracing the energy of The Star while navigating the energy of The Moon.
We call it the Fool’s journey–any situation where you are stepping into the unknown. Or perhaps you are being merely called to take the leap. You’ve never been here before–what lies ahead is a mystery full of potential twists and turns where all you can do is make mistakes, learn from them, and keep going. But then, when the lesson is learned, the journey may begin anew, this time with fresh wisdom. Then you can take your new-found wisdom with you on your next venture into the unknown where you will make new mistakes, learn new things, and keep going again! Maybe our lives on Earth are just multiple Fool’s journeys in succession until we are released as souls where we can report back to the Light what we have learned.
Some Fool’s journeys are riskier and scarier than others. For example, trying out a new hobby may not be as terrifying as having children! But all journeys are important life experiences nonetheless.
The Moon brings in the energy of the unseen. Regardless of what steps we take to make our future more predictable, there are just too many things outside of our control that can turn our plans upside down. And that’s the best case scenario for when we already have the wisdom before we start! We could have been given the best of advice and heeded it; and used all our learned wisdom to the best of our ability and still the outcome of our journey remains unknown. And boy is that scary. Navigating the unknown without the fear of it is key to getting the most out of a new experience. It’s not the mistakes you should fear. Or the potentials for negative outside influences. It’s the fear itself that hinders you from forward movement and growth. When you make mistakes you can learn from them and still move forward. If you encounter road-blocks, you can learn to navigate around them and find a way to move forward. However, if you remain stuck in fear, there is no forward movement or growth. You never let the journey begin so therefore it can never unfold and you can never learn. And enough repeated Fool’s journeys hindered by fear leaves you stagnant. You don’t want to be a Fool for not being careful or cautious! But The Fool can still take a step into the unknown while being careful. The Fool cannot even take a step if he is frozen with fear. ~Balance~.
Perhaps The Star, so full of hope and optimism, can help balance The Moon. Where there is fear, there may also be The Star, ready to listen to your hopes and dreams. There to tell you it’s going to be okay. Because The Star knows, through Divine Wisdom, that as long as you take that leap of faith, you will always be on the right path, regardless of what mistakes you make and road-blocks you encounter. It gives you the clarity you need to push the fear of the unknown aside. It doesn’t help you see the unseen, it just provides a clear path forward. It’s there to heal your fearful heart and inspire you to grow.
These 3 Major Arcana Tarot cards have inspired me to create a set of wooden squares that can be hung on the wall or displayed on an altar. This set, the first in my Major Arcana Mini Series, is called The Journey Through the Unknown. Now available!