Cards 0–3: The Beginning

Cards 0–3: The Beginning

0 — The Fool

Pure potential. A new beginning. The Fool leaps off the cliff with nothing but a small pack and a flower — trusting the universe completely. Upright: new adventures, spontaneity, faith. Reversed: recklessness, naivety.

I — The Magician

All four suit symbols sit on his table — he has every tool he needs. One hand points to the sky, one to the earth. As above, so below. Upright: willpower, skill, manifestation. Reversed: manipulation, untapped potential.

II — The High Priestess

She sits between two pillars — light and dark — guarding the veil of mystery. She represents intuition, the subconscious, and hidden knowledge. Upright: inner knowing, patience, mystery. Reversed: ignoring intuition, secrets.

III — The Empress

Abundant, sensual, fertile. The Empress is the mother archetype — nature, creativity, nurturing. Upright: abundance, fertility, creativity. Reversed: creative block, neglect.