The Beginning and End of Naivety

From the Shadowscapes Tarot, the Fool; from the Arthur Rackham Oracle, 'Beginning:'

          This lass is at a point where there is nothing to grasp on to with certainty - no memories or knowledge that will give her guidance. She operates not on logic or emotion, but pure animal instinct as she readies to step into the unknown. The doves attempt to lighten her fall, but the fox appears calm and expectant, knowing this risk is one this young woman needs to take. She may land on her feet or end up with a few bumps and bruises, but she will never be naive about such a situation again. The oracle card's full title is 'Beginning at the End,' which suggests looking back with hindsight. It illustrates the story of Rumplestiltskin, a tale which describes the dangers of overconfidence and the willingness to risk the lives of innocents (the miller risked the daughter, and the daughter risked her newborn child). The Fool's trust will need to be tempered with some logic and lessons learned before she takes another dive into the unknown.