In any deck, the Fool is a rich card that many folks underestimate. The dandelion, grounded and free spirited at the same time (and such a healthy and healing herb!), used here makes it clear that the Fool is more than meets the eye. Admittedly, we’ve been spring cleaning and decluttering the last few days and last night I tackled my magic and herb cabinet. It had become a place of excess accumulation and truly unworkable, so even though I let some things go I now feel inspired to work with the items I kept rather than fearing opening the doors! This fool is ready for a magical adventure now.
Hope you all have a lovely day!
The Fool – Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Follow your dream seeds; be audacious in your adventures; seek wisdom in weeds
A basket of dandelion flowers lies in the grass. Stones mark the cardinal directions, but the arrow-shaped leaves point to many possible paths. Some plants spill from a wildcrafting pouch that rests on the ground. A monarch butterfly sets off on its migration.
Meaning: The world is full of adventure. Open to what you have never known before. Like the dandelion seeds that float freely in all directions, trust the changing winds as you embark on a new journey. The bright yellow flowers are bold and lively; be as audacious and spirited in your explorations. Often thought of as a weed, dandelion is an inviting first medicine for a new herbalist. Keep your mind open. Be willing to experience life as a beginner. Be a pioneer.
Crafting with the Fool:
- Harvest a dandelion seed and wear it as an amulet when you set off on a new journey
- Make dandelion vinegar and sip it when you need to be bold and audacious
- Practice finding wisdom in unlikely places; create a mandala with weeds
The Herbcrafter’s Tarot by artist Joanna Powell Colbert and author Latisha Guthrie
Parting the Mists 
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