The Major Arcana and the Fool's Heroic Journey

The Beginning of the Fool

The number 0 Fool stands at the edge of a cliff as a pure soul. He takes risks and jumps into life. He first encounters guides representing consciousness (The Magician) and the subconscious (The High Priestess).

Crises and Transformation

Toward the middle of the journey, the Fool, whose Ego has grown stronger, encounters The Devil and The Tower cards. His false beliefs are destroyed, his pride is broken, and he is plunged into deep darkness (The Death card).

Enlightenment: The Star, The Sun, and The World

The soul that passes all tests finds hope in The Star, pure joy in The Sun, and finally ends its journey in the number 21 World card as a complete and wise soul, one with the universe.