ok so with Hiveswap out ive been thinking about Homestuck a lot lot more. I refuse to let myself fall into the state of obsession I was once in but I had a thought and I couldnât not share it. I was thinking about the role Zodiac signs play in Homestuck and that lead me to think about the Tarot. Where I had a realization, the 22 sburb players and the 22 major arcana have waaaaaaay too many similarities. Hereâs my thought process:
John:Â âThe Foolâ not only is it the first Arcana but also John tends to know nothing as we mainly learn the rules of the universe through him. Also his character is mega centralized around comedy and practical humor, Sassacreâs text being the prime example.
Rose:Â âThe Moonâ this is due to her mysticism with dark yet benevolent forces such as the Horrorterrors as well as Grimdarkness
Dave:Â âThe Hanged Manâ the part of Daveâs classpect that makes him so powerful is his use of the Doomed Daveâs (prime example being Davesprite) existence. They can lead him in the right direction and assist him as well as harm him but they are always sentenced to death regardless.
Jade:Â âThe Worldâ her classpect manipulates the physical and spacial properties of the the universe, as well as her actions in minimizing the worlds of the inciphisphere and leading them to the new session.
Aradia:Â âDeathâ The role the concept of death plays in her character as well as her constant infatuation with the concept of funerals and corpses speaks enough.
Tavros:Â âThe Chariotâ so obviously Tavros uses a lance and a wheeled machine but beyond that, Tavrosâ entire character development, as well as his role as a Page is based around moving forward and looking straight ahead.
Sollux: âThe Loversâ a little less obvious but hear me out. Solluxâs whole character is centered around duality, and every major point of conflict for Sollux is based around failed romance, his matespritship with Aradia that lead to her death, as well as his budding moirallegience with Feferi that lead to her death, and his (Âœ) death.
Karkat:Â âThe Emperorâ Karkat makes a very clear point in being the leader of the situation, his rancorous nature, as well as his strife specibus being sicklekind also speak to this.
Nepeta:Â âThe Hermitâ Nepeta often keeps herself isolated due to Equiusâ wishes, she even lives in a cave.
Kanaya:Â âThe Sunâ this is due to her relationship with the green sun as a rainbow drinker as well as her being the only troll to ever enjoy sunlight.
Terezi:Â âJusticeâ I find this one is fairly obvious from her introduction scene with the scalemate trial as well as her confrontation with Vriska.
Vriska:Â âThe Wheel of Fortuneâ her powers and her weapon both rely on her good fortune. Her strife specibus revolves around the idea of rolling a dice, or alternatively, spinning a wheel
Equius:Â âStrengthâ Not only is there the obvious implication in his muscles, but Equius always has infatuation with the strength of others, as to why he despises many lowbloods and refuses to lay a hand on highbloods.
Eridan:Â âThe Magicianâ From the first moment we see Eridan he constantly refers to his hobby with magic, his strife specibus for a period of time is wandkind, and even though he states he doesnât believe in magic, he also is known to state many other things about himself that are clearly denial. The part he plays as an angel slayer also brings black magic to mind.
Feferi:Â âThe High Priestessâ Originally I believed Feferi was the Empress but with more thought I find that role goes better toward another player. Feferi, although royal, never rules, instead she heals all, not just the royally blooded.
Jane: âThe Empressâ Her assosciation with the âbatterwitchâ and The Condensce, the real Empress of Alternia, is enough to speak to Jane being represented by the Empress Arcana.
Roxy:Â âTemperanceâ Her entire arc around recovering from alcoholism.
Dirk:Â âThe Towerâ His early character revolves around being hard to approach and distant from the rest of the group.
Jake:Â âThe Hierophantâ His intrigue with ancient ruins and treasure. His whole reputation as an adventurer really.
Calliope:Â âThe Starâ Kind and bright she supports the Alpha kids from afar and spreads positivity.
Caliborn:Â âJudgementâ Lord English plays the role of a god-like figure, administering what ever it wants to do and believes it should.
Thoughts? It seems too damn convenient for it to just be a coincidence.
EDIT: oops, forgot, Gamzee is the Devil Arcana for obvious reasons
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