
Yes, we had April Fool's Day but let's take a deeper look at the importance of fools. In ancient times the fool, or jesters as they were more known, were important figures in ancient Egypt, China and Italy and they would perform, mimic and entertain within royal residencies and important arenas. A fool was given a freedom of speech that many other citizens were not, and they were not just entertainers; some acted as advisors or trusted commentators to monarchs and high ranking officials, as well as critics and social and political satirists. Court jesters were at a peak in 12th century medieval Britain and much later in Tudor times Henry VIII had a trusted relationship with 'his' fool for two decades.
The Fool in the tarot is different. It bursts with hope and a sense of innocence and lightheartedness, representing new beginnings, green lights to new chapters, an energy of exploration and buoyancy. This beautiful spiritedness is something we can take into our lives and find ways to untie the too often knotted responsibilities of adulthood. But first we need to allow ourselves to step outside of our adult roles and remember to play, How can we do that? Take your shoes off and get your feet wet as you walk along the shoreline, get a hula hoop and put some music on as you spin, go and watch some squirrels in the park as they run around, do anything that lifts you out of your every day ordinariness and puts a smile on your face. Then you will feel your heart smile, your energy will lift – and that is exactly the energy you want to help you go forward. And if you need a lovely treatment to help you make that pause, and help you move into a more positive space, then just get in touch.
For those of you living in our lovely West Cornwall, whether in Penzance where I am based at the Penzance Natural Health Centre, or if you are living in surrounding areas such as Newlyn, Mousehole, Gulval, Marazion, Hayle, St Ives, St Just - and any other place nearby - then book in a restorative session with me! Come be nurtured, relax on the therapy couch and enjoy a Reflexology, enjoy deep rest in the Earthing & Balancing treatment, achieve detox and reset with a Reflexology Lymph Drainage, or have a luxuriously organic Ayurvedic Facial.
Autumn, winter, spring, summer – may we all be Well Beings 💚
Image credit
The Fool tarot card from The Pulp Tarot by Todd Alcott
