The Fool Card and Its Occult Meaning in Lord of the Mysteries
Klein’s role as The Fool blends tarot symbolism with destiny, balancing limitless potential against looming madness.
Lord of Mysteries Episode 10 presented us with a powerful moment when Dunn gave Klein a deck of tarot cards. On the surface, they were weapons. But for anyone watching closely, it was clear something much deeper was happening.
That one action tied Klein’s codename, The Fool, to the stronger occult symbolism of the archetype, reframing his entire journey so far. It’s not just a clever nickname for the Tarot Club; it’s a role surrounded by mystery, danger, and limitless possibility.
Klein stepped into the most important card in tarot bychoosing the title of The Fool. He sealed his destiny as a guide and gambler in a world where divinity and madness walk hand in hand.
What is The Occult Meaning of The Fool in Tarot
If you’ve ever looked at a tarot deck, you’ll see that The Fool stands out. It’s the 0 card, the very beginning of the Major Arcana. The number itself is a blank slate, a limitless possibility, an endless danger, and a leap of faith into the unknown
The Fool is typically depicted standing on the edge of a cliff, a single step away from a journey that could bring either enlightenment or ruin.
That duality matters. The Fool is innocent and curious, but reckless enough to stumble into danger. When you think about Klein’s life in Tingen, a stranger thrown into the world of the Beyonder by accident, the parallels are impossible to ignore.
His divinations, his making it up as he goes along, even hisGray Fog ritualsall resonate with that archetype of a wanderer without a guide, following only his instincts and fate.
How The Fool Shapes Klein Moretti’s Destiny
The Fool’s symbolism is clear in Lord of Mysteries Episode 10. Dunn’s tarot gift wasn’t just a weapon; it was a crown. Klein is the “center card” of the Tarot Club, the host to whom everyone is attracted, even though they don’t know who he truly is. True to the Fool archetype, he is both a hidden guide and a chaotic catalyst.
But here’s the catch: Zero isn’t just potential, it’s instability. Klein isn’t fully Beyonder nor divine, and yet he’s tied to both. That space between makes him able to do anything, but also vulnerable to the madness thatclaimed Old Neil. His jester-like balancing acts and disguises remind us of the Fool’s trickster energy, but his risk of tipping over into the abyss is equally real.
The Fool card doesn’t just describe Klein, it defines him. His path is a leap of faith, a tightrope between humanity and godhood. And if we took anything away from Episode 10, it’s that the greatest danger isn’t Lanevus or Sharon. The real danger lies in the boundless unknown he’s already stepped into.
Umair Nakade
Umair has loved anime since it was still pretty niche, growing up watching classics like Pokémon, Dragon Ball, Zatch Bell, and Beyblade in the early 2010s. Death Note really got him hooked, and since then, he’s caught up with everything from the Big Three to the latest Shonen Jump hits, with Haikyuu!!! as his favorite. But he’s not just about anime, Umair’s a huge cinephile, especially superhero flicks from Marvel and DC, and never misses opening day at theaters. When he’s not watching or writing, you will find him playing Wuthering Waves, AAA titles, or listening to Harry Styles on repeat. At Techwiser, Umair is dedicated to covering anime and pop culture content.
