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This section is on the tarot, and what they represent according to its character.

0: the fool: Saya Monou

The Fool is the seeker, the one who travels the strange roads of life, experiencing all things in his perilous quest for truth. In this way, the card can be said to represent the inner forces whose influence act upon him along his way.

character: This definition of the Fool does not fit Saya much at all. It could, in the way that the inner forces influenced her to choose her fate, and that her search for the truth is what led her to Tohru. But I am thinking that CLAMP chose Saya as the Fool because of her nature of being a fool.

I: the magician: Kamui Shirou

definition: The Magician represents the Will. He can also symbolize the introduction to something new, and is the guide of men from the mortal to the realms of the gods.
In reverse aspect, the Magician takes on a more unpleasant nature, being mischievous and often malevolent. The appearance of the reversed card portends deceit, treachery and bad luck; the misuse of power for evil and destructive purposes.

character: This certainly fits with Kamui, both the normal and reversed card. Kamui does introduce something new, the beginning of the end of the world. And then he is also the guide of men, to either the heavens or the earth. in addition, the reversed side of the card seems quite like Kamui, especially at the beginning of the series. He did not care about anyone or anything (except the Monous that is) and used his power at his own whim. for this reason, Daisuke did not believe that he was Kamui.

II: the high priestess: Hinoto

definition: The High Priestess symbolizes a high, spiritual wisdom. She is the guardian of the Veil of Isis, gateway to the Inner Mysteries, the mediating force between the twin pillars of Mercy and Severity. The appearance of this card suggests that a deep intuition is at work, a profound yet sublimated influence of which the subject may be only vaguely aware.

character: Hinoto is definitely the High Priestess. She (both sides of her) knows the truths and mysteries of the world, and influences both the Dragons of the Heavens and the Earth to the end of the world. Through her own dream seering and then through her sister spying into those dreams, Hinoto is the one that truly initiates.

III: the empress: Kanoe

definition: The Empress is the more earthly aspect of the spiritual feminity symbolized by the High Priestess. She denotes love and care, fruitfulness of mind and body. The appearance of this card presages productivity and fertility, wither mental or physical; initiative, and undertaking action, and good luck.

character: Kanoe does in a way represent are more 'feminine' aspect of Hinoto. Being the younger sister of the dream seer, there is a connection between the two, just like the two cards they represent. productivity and fertility do not seem strange when discussing Kanoe either. And, even though looks may be deceiving, she is loving and caring, especially towards her elder sister, Hinoto. Kanoe's reason for ending the world is to free her sister from her 'enslavement'.

IV: the emperor: Kyougo Monou

definition: The Emperor is the male counterpart of the femineity expressed by the Empress. He is the earthly father figure- active, strong and yet benign. The appearance of this card signifies intellectual thought and activity, authority, stability, mastery over the emotions, and the ability to put ideas into practice.

character: This is definitely Kyougo. he is the father and father figure to his family and also even to Kamui. He has the authority in his shrine, stability to his family and neighbourhood, masters his emotion (especially when he knew that his wife loved another) and has the ability to put ideas into practice (he protected the sword with his life).

V: the hierophant: Seiichiro Aoki

defination: The Hierophant has a more earthly nature than his earthly counterpart, the Emperor. When well-aspected, the card represents mercy, beneficence, and inspiration. By another account, however, the card can also indicate an alliance, or captivity and servitude. Often, the Hierophant can be personified as a man to whom the seeker may turn for advice.

character: Aoki does in a way fit into the Hierophant persona. He, similar to Kyougo in the way of a fatherly figure and also with the intellect and stability, Aoki is more 'earthly' then Kyougo as well. Aoki is known to be the king and caring one of the Seven Seals, and indeed has the characteristics of mercy, beneficence and inspiration. And, especially for Karen, he is someone whom a seek may turn to for advice.

VI: the lovers: Kotori Monou

definition: The Lovers, as the name suggests, signifies the entanglements of love. It can also signify a conflict of attractions and the responsibility of making a difficult choice between them.
When the card appears in reverse aspect, it indicates the outcome of the choice will be unfavourable, even disastrous, and that any amorous situation will have an unhappy outcome.

character: Both definitions ring truth with Kotori. She is entangled with her love of Kamui, and Kamui had the choice between the Dragons of the Earth or the Heavens. Consequently, in the reverse aspect, Kamui's choice of siding with the Seven Seals was indeed disastrous and the situation did have an unhappy outcome. Kotori was killed by Fuuma, and Fuuma became his enemy.

VII: the chariot: Sorata Arisugawa

definition: The Chariot is the symbol of fighting nature, representing war and battles of all kinds. When well-aspected, it indicates that the seeker will be victorious in his battles, but the appearance of the reversed card heralds strife, defeat and failure.

character: I am not sure what to think about this one. Sorata does, I guess, have a fighting nature, but in a more good humoured way. He is also in the battle of the end of the world, and both the normal and reversed side are still open to him, for he could be victorious, or he could miserably fail.

VIII: strength: Yuzuriha Nekoi

definition: This card can be taken as an indication of the outcome of a struggle such as that symbolized by the Chariot. It represents the inner strength of the seeker, and, when well-aspected, indicates courage, energy and success.

character: Even though she is just a 14 year old, lil Yuzuriha has courage and strength when fighting against the Angels. Even when Inuki died, she still wanted to pitch in and help Kamui fought against Fuuma, and through her strong will, another Inuki was born, in a way indicating success. In addition, she is always filled with energy, showing that Strength is the card for Yuzuriha.

IX: the hermit: Satsuki Yatouji

definition: As the name suggests, the Hermit is a symbol of withdrawal and mediation, a deepening wisdom. The appearance of the card has been said by some to predict a meeting with one who will give inspiration or council to the seeker.

character: Well, the first part of the definition rings true when talking about Satsuki. She is withdrawn from the world, and only opens up in the company of her computer, the Beast, Yuuto and Kanoe. At this point in time, I don't know the reversed meaning, but whatever it is, I am thinking that may match up better with Satsuki then the normal meaning.

X: the wheel of fortune: Kakyou Kuduki

definition: The nature of this card is self-explanatory. It represents the ups and downs of fortune, the constant changes of life.
The reversed card indicates that the seeker's fortune will depend on the intensity of his own endeavours- that the quality of his involvement will measure the quality if his reward.

charater: Kakyou indeed has been through the ups and downs of fortune, with the meeting of his beloved Hokuto, and then her devastating death and his own physical condition. The reversed meaning can also fit with Kakyou, for Kakyou helps the Dragons of the Earth because he wants his wish of death to be granted. The quality of his involvement will see if Fuuma will grant Kakyou's wish of death.

XI: justice: Karen Kasumi

definition: Justice is, by large, a self explanatory card. It stands for the positive side of justice- lawfulness, balance- and a prevailing attitude of care and responsibility.

character: Karen does represent justice. Even though she works in a soap house, she still has a strong sense of righteousness, and responsibility. She is one of the Dragons of the Heavens who wants to protect the world because of that attitude, and even as she sees the dark side of life, she still retains the balance by seeing the beauty of it.

XII: the hanged man: Subaru Sumeragi

definition: The Hanged Man can be said to represent a spiritual turning point in the life of the seeker. He represents the quality of self-sacrifice for the purpose of spiritual growth.
When reversed, the self-sacrifice can often become self-indulgence, and the card shows an egotistical turn of mind that condemns and opposes any spiritual influence.

character: By these definitions, the reversed one certainly fits in with Subaru. His twin sister's sacrifice and death spurred Subaru to hunt down the sakura assassin, but this search was one of self-indulgence. He only wanted to find Seishirou so that the assassin would kill him, and that way, he would be happy. And perhaps his action of ignoring his grandmother's pleas represents the opposition of any spiritual influence.

XIII: death: Seishirou Sakurazuka

definition: Although the name of this card suggests a final mortality, this is not necessarily so. Death is closely linked with rebirth and the appearance fo ths card signifies a rebirth in terms of consciousness, a new awakening.
In reverse aspect, the consciousness shows its negative side, and the card has a stagnating influence, indicating a tendency to dullness and lethargy.

character: I don't think this definition really fits with Seishirou. He does not really have anything to do with rebirth; the only thing that I can think about tha concerns rebirth in terms of consciousness is that the fact that he could love Subaru. Otherwise, that is all. The definition of the Death card does not fit with the assassin, but the meaning of death does. Seishirou was an assassin, and death was always a close thing to him. Killing was just as easy as breaking a glass to him, and perhaps this view is what links him with death.

XIV: temperance: Arashi Kishu

definition: Temperance is said to represent a consolidating force, a sense of purpose and resolution on the part of the seeker. It signifies an acceptance of responsibility coupled with the ability to decide one's own way despite outside influence, and to work with determination toward a chosen goal.

character: Arashi certainly is serious, and very set in her purpose to help Kamui and save the world. She has a strong sense of resolution, accepts her responsibility, and is determined towards her goal. Therefore, she is certainly Temperance, and with the name to match. (Arashi means Temperance in japanese).

XV: the devil: Yuuto Kigai

definition: The appearance of the Devil can indicate that a situation will arise over which the seeker has no control, yet which he cannot possibly ignore. It is something inexorable and unavoidable, perhaps even destiny.
When reversed, the card indicates that the situation may not be a pleasant one. However, there may be a possibility of some spiritual understanding, although a vacillating and petty attitude is also indicated.

character: I am not sure how this has any relevance to Yuuto, so I am thinking that CLAMP chose Yuuto to be the Devil because of his character and personality. The devil is a deceiving, cunning and evil deity, but still holds attraction and sensuality. Therefore, Yuuto being the handsome player, probably has a darker side to him that fits him perfectly to a devil.

XVI: the tower: Tohru and Tokiko Magami

definition: The Tower, also known as the House of God, signifies an unforseen catastrophe or cataclysmic event. The appearance of this card indicates that his event, which can bring disruption of one's beliefs or way of thinking, can also bring a new enlightenment in its wake.

character: This card speaks true of the Magami sisters. Catastrophes take place to them; Tohru is burnt to death and then Kamui is sent back to Tokyo and his way of thinking is somewhat disrupted, and Tokiko gives birth to the second sacred sword, which then leads Kamui to a new enlightenment and to the Dragons of the Heavens. The sisters are the cataclysmic event, and Kamui is the one whose beliefs are disrupted and enlightened.

XVII: the star: Kusanagi Shiyu

definition: The Star is a card of particularly good portent. It is a light shining out of darkness, and its appearance signifies new hope, gifts, joy, good health. It can also show the seeker a glimpse of a more transcendent way in life.

character: Again, I don't know what significance this has to Kusanagi. The only thing I can see is that this big guy is the light shining out of darkness, for he is the one with the good heart amongst the Dragons of the Earth. It is strange to see such a nice guy on the side that wants to destroy the earth.

XVIII: the moon: Nataku (not confirmed)

definition: This card can be taken as a card of fluctuation, symbolizing the changing faces of the moon as it waxes and wanes. The appearance of this card portends deception and the making of an error, unforeseen dangers, and the possibility that a situation may arise that is threatening to a loved one. It is also said that the card indicates psychic forces at work.

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XIX: the sun:

definition: The Sun, as might be expected, signifies light and life, liberation and material contentment.
The reverse aspect, however, opinion differ as to whether there can be a 'dark side' to the sun. The sun, with its blistering heat definitely has a malevolent side. The reversed card, therefore, can be taken to mean uncertainty concerning the future, and the lose of something the seeker values.

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XX: judgment:

definition: The card of Judgment shows a growing of consciousness, a moving toward a final outcome. It suggests a new and important stage in the seeker's development, and indicates that the final threshold of knowledge and understanding is not too far away.

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XXI: the world:

definition: The World, by more traditions, represents a reward, the final attainment of the seeker's goal. It is completion, the fulfilment of cosmic consciousness- the 'heart's desires'. The card has also been to suggest change, and this would seem to be in accordance with the meaning of a realization, as the seeker undergoes the change to full awareness.

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Note: usually, the Fool is card number 22, but as CLAMP has made it, the Fool is 0, and therefore, leaves X with 21 books.

It is my thought that CLAMP are making only 21 books of X, based on the number of tarot cards. However, I could be wrong, but that is my logic taking over.

Also, I am thinking that book 18 will be Nataku's, because he/it seems like the Moon, and also, the picture that is made by placing all the books together gives the clue that Nataku will be next through the tell-tale ribbons. And, I am thinking that book 20, Judgment, will be Fuuma. It makes sense doesn't it? Now I am just wandering who is going to be the Sun and the World. Since all 14 of the Dragons have been accounted for, the dream seers, the Manous and Magamis as well, who is going to be on the other two? Could it be Daisuke? The twins, Sohi and Hien? Or perhaps Keichii? Hokuto even? There are also the CLAMP Campus Detectives. So who will it be?

NB: all definitions of tarot cards taken from The Book of Paradox by Louise Cooper

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