The Zero Arcanum: The Void That Drives Existence

By: Samira Alecrim - AuraPura Specialist


In the universe of Tarot, an emblematic figure appears that opens the beginning of the entire journey: The
Fool. Designated as the arcane number zero, it represents the void, but not a void
of absence, but rather the absolute potentiality from which everything originates and to which everything returns.
Just as zero in mathematics transcends the polarity between positive and negative, O
Crazy symbolizes an abstract space of infinite possibilities, the starting point for
existence.
This arcane personifies the first impulse, the primordial act of taking the first step
towards the unknown. He follows an intuition that has not yet fully matured,
demonstrating an innate courage and a willingness to take risks. The Fool signals a
openness to change, the desire to expand horizons and the audacity to face the uncertain.
His journey is an echo of Plato's allegory of the Cave, where the individual emerges from
darkness to unravel a vast universe and, in doing so, embark on a profound
self-discovery.
He surrenders himself to the world, leaving his comfort zone and answering the call
for life. It is the representation of the universal Human Being in its evolutionary journey,
polishing the soul and expanding its latent potential. Along this path, he acquires
a deeper understanding of yourself, experiencing the joy of recreating yourself
continuously.
Also associated with the pilgrim and the seeker of himself, The Fool begins his
journey of self-knowledge. At the end of this journey, symbolized by the twenty-two arcana
larger, he emerges more mature and wiser, advancing in the evolutionary spiral of life. The journey
of The Fool presupposes an irreversible change, a process of continuous transformation.
In a microcosmic lens, each of us will embody The Fool countless times throughout our lives.
life, that is, whether at birth, upon awakening from sleep or in each new step of daily life,
always ready for the next leap into the unknown.