The Tarot Cards

These are on the flap of each book, with the book no. corresponding to the card no. All designed by CLAMP.


X1 
The Magician 
Shirou Kamui 
The Magician is a figure of power and action, creating possibilites and driving us forward. The determination and believe in oneself is the key to staying control of the situation. 

Kamui is the one with the power to change the world. He alone controls the outcome. The battle started the moment he stepped foot onto Tokyo, and everything evolved and happened around and according to him.

X2 
The High Priestess 
Hinoto 
The High Priestess is the unconcious aspect of us. She is submissive with a deep awareness and composure, staying calm and low key. Within her lie a deep sea of knowledge.

Hinoto has the power to see into the future, the power to an infinite source of knowledge. She has secrets that she sees from the future hidden inside her, but she can only silently allow things to happen, as she has no power to change the future like the Magician.

X3 
The Empress 
Kanoe 
A fertile woman who enjoys life and keeps feet firmly planted in earth. The Empress represents warmth and love, the richness of life and nature.

Kanoe has an air of richness and tenderness to her. Her dress emphasises her fecudity and sexuality. She is a motherly figure to Hinoto, as she tries to protect her sister from harm.

X4 
The Emperor 
Monou Kyougo 
The Emperor sets order out of chaos with his authority and determination. He is stable and has great self control, using his logic to triumph over emotions.
Kyougo, as the protector of the holy sword, is determined to fulfil his role. He did not hang on to his loving wife's life and guard the Holy Sword with his own.
X5 
The Heirophant 
Aoki Seiichirou
The teacher with great knowledge and wisdom. The very symbol of learning and structure. The Hierophant represents groups, emphasising on comformity, procedures and embracing tradition.

Aoki Seiichirou is a working man in a large company with typical daily routines. He has a family that he can belong to and identify with, which he values on top of all else. His calm nature is the air of a wise teacher, especially towards his nephew Saiki.

X6 
The Lovers 
Monou Kotori 
The Lovers represents the attractive force that exists between people, very often love - the strongest of all force. It's symbol of union and the need to be together.
Kotori has been with Kamui since childhood. They share a deep bond and Kotori values that greatly.  She feels deeply for Kamui and has always wanted to be with him.
X7 
The Chariot 
Arisugawa Sorata 
The Chariot is a card of courage and energy. It is a force that drives us forward. It represents control and determination, and a clear understanding of oneself and goals.

Sorata's positive attitude towards life brings encouragement to others. He has a clear picture of his environment and himeself, allowing him to have control over his own life. This is the source of his cofidence and determination.
 

X8 
Strength 
Nekoi Yuzuriha
Strength is the inner strength inside all of us. It is endurance through tough times and tolerance of others. It is acceptance and the gentle power to conquer frustration.
Yuzuriha has always been frustrated about people not being able to see her Inuki and share her joy. Although she accepted her lonliness, she has not given up hope and continue to search for that "someone" who can see Inuki.
X9 
The Hermit 
Yatouji Satsuki 
The Hermit lives in solitude to seek out another reality. He turns away from the ugliness of society in search of his answers. With his wisdom and knowledge, he stands high above other humans.

Satsuki likes to be alone. She does not interact with others and stays in her own world with beast. All she seeks can be found there. 

X10 
The Wheel of
Fortune 
Kakyou
Wheel of Fortune represents fate. It's the turning of events and life itself, something we cannot avoid. The card also represents visions and viewing life from a larger perspective.

Kakyou knows and understands fate, and can see it in his dreams and visions. He has a large picture of the battle and can see the outcome. 



These cards seem to be designed base on the Rider Waite's deck, since there's a great resemblence in symbols. Note that the Fool is skipped, since its number is 0.
These cards are so nice don't you think? They are basically the only thing I want to get now...but I have no idea from where.

Here is my prediction of the next few cards:

X12 The Hanged Man Sumeragi Subaru
X13 Death Kigai Yuuto
X14 Temperance Nataku
And also, The Fool has to be Fuuma. "Fuuma" means covering the truth, which kind of means "fooled"...

What do you think? I think the Hanged Man really fits Subaru - that depression, new perspectives (his world is basically turned upside down), and the sacrifice! He lacks exactly what the card advices us though - to let go and to pause to reflect.
As for Death, I'm a little stuck for that one. But Yuuto always gives me a cold feeling...so I can't help but associate him with Death. Nataku fits the image of an angel (especially physically ^^;). That innocence and quiet composure, and the balance between physical and mental, concious and subconcious....

Well you never know whether new characters will come out ne? So I'll just leave it here for now...
Thank you Kakyou-san for giving me the suggestion!!


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