APRIL 2026

The origins of April Fool’s Day, April 1, began with Pope Gregory XIII, who in 1582 wanted his new Gregorian calendar to replace the old Julian calendar.

This called for New Year’s Day to be celebrated on January 1 instead of at the end of March. But some people apparently didn’t get the memo and continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1. These poor folk were made fun of and were sent on “fools errands” for a laugh.

In the Tarot, the Fool is the beginning of the Major Arcana cards, represent by 0. Both the Fool card and April Fool’s Day correspond to the astrological sign Aries. All 3 represent a new beginning.

The question, in honor of April Fool’s Day: The question, to honor new beginnings of April Fool’s Day:

What can I (we) do to loosen things up?

Past 7 of Pentacles - Universal Rider Waite deck

Patience is the first step to loosen things up, observe what worked in the past. What would you do to change things around this time? Be clear as to what and why you want to “loosen things up”? Slowly Move slowly while grounding your body.

Present The World XXI - Aquarian Tarot

The World card is the last of Major Arcana cards, it represents dancing on our limitations. It also completes something that is already set in motion. Have confidence that everything that goes round, comes around.

Future The Magician I - The Crow Tarot

The Magician asks us to stay open and allow creativity to fly in. In the future position, loosening up will bring about a healing. And healing is always a surprise. What gems did you discover along the way?