The meaning of the card "The Madman in the Tarot"

The meaning of the Tarot card "The Madman"

The Fool in the Tarot symbolizes new beginnings. The basic meaning of the card is that the Madman is on his way to a new beginning, and he has everything he needs or wants as indicated by the bag on his shoulder. The Madman is shown in colorful clothes with a bundle over his shoulder, a dog at his heels and a cliff. The Tarot story is that he travels aimlessly with all his earthly possessions. A dreamer lost in his thoughts, he doesn't see the cliff and is likely to fall off. The dog at his heels tries to warn him.

The meaning of the card The Madman upright

When the Madman card is upright in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes new beginnings, new adventures, new opportunities, unlimited possibilities, pleasure, passion, thoughtlessness and rashness. The warning associated with this card could be that you need to stop daydreaming and watch where you're going or you could fall off and look like an idiot.

The meaning of the card The Fool reversed

When the Fool card is reversed in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes a bad decision, indecision, apathy, hesitation and a wrong choice. It could be a new beginning that you're not excited about.

The meaning of the card The Madman in love

The Madman card in a Tarot love reading is exciting. If you're single, a fun, wild and lively romance could be just around the corner. If you're in a relationship, it means that you're so happy with this love of yours that you're kind of going crazy, but not in a bad way! Embrace it.

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