The Fool in other Universes Oracle - 46 variations on beginning again
Most oracle decks contain one Fool. This one contains 46. Each card is a different incarnation of the same archetype: the figure standing on the edge, taking the step, beginning again and again.
Duy Khanh Vo has designed 38 unique variations, supplemented with 8 cards based on the Ba Gua from the I Ching. The result is a deck focused on one question: how do you approach the courage needed to begin something new?
What you see on the cards
The imagery is quiet and layered. Each card shows a different appearance of the Fool, in a different context, with a different energy. Some figures stand still, others move. Some look at you, others look away.
The 8 Ba Gua Fools add an extra layer. They connect the energy of the Fool with the eight fundamental forces from the I Ching: heaven, earth, water, fire, wind, thunder, mountain and lake. This gives you more specificity in a reading than a standard oracle card.
The format is classic tarot: 7 × 12 cm. The cardstock is 250 gsm, matte laminated. The cards feel sturdy and shuffle smoothly.
How you work with it
This deck is intuitive enough for beginners and layered enough for those who have worked with cards for longer. The digital guidebook provides context for each card, but the images speak without text as well.
Many people draw one card per day and let it resonate for a while. The question that fits: which version of the Fool do I need today? Which energy helps me to continue, or to let go?
Draw a card during moments of transition, creative blocks or when you are stuck in your own patterns. The card you draw shows you which side of 'beginning again' you need right now.
About Duy Khanh Vo
Duy Khanh Vo is a Vietnamese artist who translates complex emotions into quiet, layered images. His work balances between modern aesthetics and spiritual concepts that have existed for centuries. This deck is both an oracle and an art collection.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 46 (38 Fool variations + 8 Ba Gua Fools)
- Card size: 7 × 12 cm
- Cardstock: 250 gsm, matte laminated
- Card language: visual, no text on cards
- Guidebook: digital PDF (English)
- Packaging: hand-sealed canvas pouch with fabric art print
- Creator: Duy Khanh Vo
Questions we often get
What do the Ba Gua Fools add to a reading?
They provide more specificity. Where a standard Fool card is general, a Ba Gua Fool shows which energetic flow or blockage is at play. The eight forces from the I Ching provide a framework that is more concrete than just 'beginning again'.
How does the digital guidebook work?
You receive access to a PDF with descriptions of each card. The text provides context and depth, but is not required to use the deck. The images are intuitive enough to work with independently.