One of these days I'll finish this deck! Lots of little symbolisms in this one. Instead of the classic dog, I used a butterfly...is he a travel companion, or is he trying to warn the cat? The cat's stride is quick and confident, being the optimist that he is--he'd better watch his step! Yellow is the color of importance in "The Fool", so I used it prominantly. The rising sun symbolizes new beginnings, new ventures. His walking staff is of diamond willow, a tree that grows throughout the far north where men sought their fortune. On his lyre are carved acorns, for from the humblest little acorn the mighty oak may grow. I forgot to put in the rosebuds, though... so I will be redoing this one. Tarot is a good project if you're a research fanatic, and I definitely am. :)