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Ngu Dao represents people who dare to break all social limits to live their own way. This card symbolizes absolute freedom, infinite possibilities and unplanned steps on the path of life.
The Ngu Dao are brave, fearless travelers who can overcome social restrictions to make journeys of freedom. Although most of society considers them crazy, they feel that they live comfortably, gently and without constraints. Because Fools have the ability to break all limits, they also represent all unexplored and unforeseen possibilities. In practice, begin with the position's job, then let the card image sharpen the answer.
Sunlight shines: Symbolizes light and reason, and represents protection from higher forces. Even on cold mornings, Ngu Dao people can still see the surrounding situation clearly.
The stick and the luggage package: The package on the back symbolizes pressures and burdens, but it's just a neat little bag — all of his possessions. This shows that he has let go of unnecessary things and lives with the bare minimum.
Dog: Looks like it's jumping in front, also seems like it's warning its owner about something. In this context, the dog symbolizes our primitive physiological responses and our nature to seek out adventurous experiences.
Cliff: Represents obvious danger, but the Foolish Man doesn't seem to see it — continuing to walk lightly ahead. This also symbolizes impartiality, where ignorance can lead to self-destruction. A useful check is to name the visible action on the card before choosing advice.
Element: Wind
Wind symbolizes the qualities of having no specific shape, having no definite goal, not being bound by any limitations, living according to one's own wishes, being unpredictable, and not carrying the burdens of personal experience.
Number: 0
The number 0 has two extreme meanings: one is nothing, the other is infinite possibilities — anything can be created from it. Therefore, 0 can be placed before 1 (start) or after 9 (end). It's like a person who is not bound by any rules — can do good things unexpectedly, but can also cause harm to himself. There is no specific path to follow, and one should not jump to conclusions about luck or misfortune. When several cards repeat a theme, treat the pattern as emphasis rather than certainty.
When the Fool appears in a question about love, the card can suggest one of three directions:
Ngu Dao people are often suitable for jobs related to:
Because Fools can't sit still — they want to try everything. Their career development has great potential, but they can also easily offend those around them or fail to recognize other people's bad intentions. They also tend to "wipe their hands and walk away" when tired, because they love freedom so much.
Important to remember: Tarot cannot reveal a person's true nature. The Fool card can only represent someone's temporary state or how they are feeling about a particular situation — not their permanent nature. For a cleaner reading, translate the symbol into one observable choice or behavior.
When the Fool appears, do not rush to conclusions about good or bad things. This person looks like he's about to jump off the cliff, but hasn't actually jumped yet. What happens next depends on the other cards in the deck. That's also why using card spreads is important — a single card can never tell the whole story.
Reference source: zhihu.com — Tarot Card Meanings Explained 0 - The Fool
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Reading note: Check these meanings against the cards beside them before settling on one keyword.
Source: Zhihu
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