18 - IrresponsibleOriginal Title = A little Child. (Ein kleines Kind.)
Imagery = An immature little girl who is holding a toy while riding a pet stork [new], is running amok in the yard [cavalier].
This card represents a mindset of carelessness.
This card is the opposite of card 16; and exudes a Negative tone.
This card describes DEPENDABILITY, and can be judged as a lesser form of card 09. Often this card will appear as a descriptor for another card; but it could instead indicate a person perceived as having this personality.
Alternatively this card can perhaps be a reproval to be more childlike and spontaneous. However bear in mind that there is a big difference (and a fine line) between being a bit more fun loving and being immature.
Traditionally this card could appear as a flag in a Spread to indicate that a "fresh start" was required.
Note that the original title of "a little child" is vague, and unfortunately has often been taken way too literally as to mean that this card is only describing baggage in the form of a baby/child or pampered pet. The new label of Irresponsible is thus a good clarifier, as it makes reference to the overarching concept of being incautious (like "a little child").
|| In the past this card was often titled "Child", and indicated a fresh start. Alternatively it could also have indicated a dependent child. It could also have been interpreted as advice to: Be more carefree. ||