ahh such grace did an interesting interpretation of the tarot cards:
Blackwall- Judgement
Judgement is one of the most powerful cards in the deck. It is related to spiritual and physical matters and is at the base of all decisions and actions one takes. It represents rebirth and awakening of the spirit.
The Judgement card is often represented by a powerful person in the sky accompanied by a mythological creature, such as a phoenix or griffon. The person (in this case, Blackwall) is entitled to cast judgement on those beneath him (the darkspawn). There are often people beneath the figure in the sky, but the fact that Blackwall is judging darkspawn and not people means that his intentions are purely to assist the innocent, there is no question of his morality. The presence of the griffon is interesting because in the DA universe, the griffon is extinct. The much more traditional creature used in the Judgement card is the phoenix, which rises from it’s own ashes. Could potentially be a nod to the griffons coming back from extinction.
Blackwall is seen in full Warden armour, riding the griffon and slaying darkspawn, he is in the role of a protector. An interesting point to make is that the ‘judgement’ referred to in the card specifically connects to the potential ‘judgement’ one may receive at the end of one’s life, according to many religions and beliefs, including the religion in Thedas. The Judgement card often appears in readings where it represents resolution of past issues and the culmination of all that has been, and all that will be.
Another aspect of the card is meditation and coming to an epiphany through reflection. It is a card of absolution, putting the past behind you and being able to confront any personal ‘demons’ in order to clear the slate for a new way of thinking, living or being. There is no bias in the card, it is like the Justice card in its passion and actions, but it is not anywhere near as careless or blind.
To summarize the card, it is about the awakening and cleansing of the spirit. It is about having a clear heart, free of sin and regret and being able to resolve, then move on with a new-found knowledge and peace.
Vivienne- High Priestess
There are a few symbols in Vivienne’s card that relate to the High Priestess card, the balance between dark and light, as well as the spirit-like figure looking over her shoulder are all seen in the High Priestess card.
The chalice is a symbol that relates to spiritual fulfilment and reflection. She also appears to be holding either a rope or a snake by it’s tail. A rope is a symbol of binding. A snake is a symbol of change, its winding form represents the ebb and flow of life. No matter which one it is, they both mean the same thing when held by a person. Vivienne is holding it firmly and that means that she is completely in control of her own fate. The spirit behind her is her intuition and inner voice.
The High Priestess is a card about listening to your inner voice, using your knowledge to assist others and opening yourself to enlightenment. Vivienne seems to believe that spiritual fulfilment and contentment are far more important than any base pleasure, probably the reason that she isn’t an LI. Although she doesn’t live for worldly goods or material gain, she deeply appreciates artistry in any form and embraces her own beauty. She does have personal goals, but they are always noble and benefit many more than just herself.
The High Priestess is a guide, she lives to help others and tries to help them achieve the security and knowledge that she has worked so hard to gain. Vivienne knows the ins and outs of every possible situation and will use all of her many talents to make sure that everyone around her is as well-versed and confident in themselves as she is in her self.
Overall, the High Priestess is a card about using one’s inner voice and strength to achieve their goals and to help others achieve theirs.
Dorian- The Magician
Dorian’s card mimics the Magician quite strongly, he has the infinity symbol hovering above him, as well as the tome tucked into his robes. The book is obviously a source of knowledge, the fact that the book is closed but still carried with him could be a representation of self-assurance and also lack of arrogance. The ouroboros symbol is related to spiritual power and contentment, acceptance of self and how one fits into the world.
The Magician is a card about using every available resource to further your goals, as well as having enough confidence, charm and intelligence to be able to get them quickly and without any adverse affects. The Magician isn’t always rational, much more driven by the heart than the head.
Dorian decided to leave Tevinter because he disagreed with their beliefs and laws, not to mention breaking a few. The Magician is defined by taking control of your own fate and progressing towards a noble goal. Dorian has strong beliefs and feels completely justified in going against his people, he has decided that he has the skills necessary to achieve what he wants, and is completely ready to put whatever he plans into action. The Magician is a card filled with energy and if this energy is not directed somewhere, it could harm the person that harbours it. He will most likely plan on changing Tevinter for the better, or at least find somewhere where others accept him as much as he does himself.
The shadow side of the Magician card is that it is entirely possible to be swept away and enveloped by either the process of reaching the goal or the sudden realization of just how powerful one can be, both mentally and physically. This could lead to potentially obsessive behaviour or possibly radicalised beliefs or actions.
Dorian knows exactly what he wants and is completely ready to set his plans into action. He will strive for a perfect solution, but may not get it due to being overly idealistic or letting his need for change get too strong that it may go out of control. There is also a chance of taking drastic measures, if he lets his need take over his rational mind.
Sera- The Tower
The most prominent symbol in the Tower card is the Tower itself, it is a symbol of upheaval, dramatic and sometimes unwanted change, though not always. It is perhaps the most chaotic card in the entire deck. The bow is a symbol of achievement through personal hardship, it takes a lot of strength to draw the string, but the shot will always pierce.
All of these attributes are very connected to what we know about Sera’s personality and role in the Inquistion. She is the ‘wildcard’, after all.
The Tower card is about the breaking of convention and boundaries, this can be postive as well as negative. The pure chaos of the card mean that harm is just as likely to happen as help, even if that was not the original intention. Sera is a character that seems to live off uncertainty, she has good goals, but doesn’t care about those who are not directly involved in them, or those that she may hurt to get them, and she always gets them.
The card is also about transformation and personal growth. In order to improve, old ways of thinking and living must be broken down and made into something better. Although the concept of change can be terrifying, it may also be one of the best things that could ever happen to a person.
Sera is defined by causing chaos, the Tower represents that in every aspect. While some of what she does may be for the greater good, some of the consequences may be unintended and extremely negative, both to her self and those around her.
Iron Bull- The Devil
The Devil has several symbols that is present in the Iron Bull’s card, most obviously being Bull’s horns, whether that’s relevant or not I don’t fully know. Bull is holding a skull and a bag of gold coins, those being symbols that are almost always in representations of the Devil card, no matter what deck.
Skulls are symbols of change and also represent power when held. Gold is a physical object and can be associated with greed as well as being overly invested in physical matters, instead of balancing body and spirit.
The Devil is a card about vices and restrictions. These restrictions can either be metaphorical or literal. In Bull’s case, both seem to apply. He is still living a life at least partially influenced by the Qun, while also being separated enough from them to question whether he enjoys serving under them. The other side is based more around pleasure and potential addiction to base pleasures, such as sex and alcohol, both of which we know Bull is partial to. Another aspect about the Devil is power and abuse of power, as well as fear of losing any strength one might hold over others.
Conflict is a large part of the Devil card and it’s largely about being unable to choose between physical or spiritual pleasure, or being too caught up in one to see the benefits of the other that is missing.
Overall, it’s an extremely passionate card that relates largely to uncertainty of self and unwillingness or inability to balance matters of the head and the heart.
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