#fallout tarot

[n00b-vegas]

The Fool

[synthbiosis]

Got the fallout Tarot deck and I have some complaints as I always do with these tie-in tarot decks but

This was the first card I pulled so actually I forgive it for those complaints even if they didn't put my man Sturges on a card

[tunnelsnacks]

Seven of Swords

[UPRIGHT: tact, deception, sneakiness, strategy]

[REVERSED: imposter syndrome, duplicity, keeping secrets, dishonesty]

[until-the-brahmin-come-home]

got the official fallout tarot deck recently and gamers it is. dire. i'll make a full series of posts about it sometime in the future but for now, as a little preview, i share this fact: The Lovers features Maccready visiting Lucy's grave, because i guess there just aren't any actual couples in the game you could put on the card. too many dead wives.

[damnation-valley]

FNV Characters Through The Lens Of Tarot Archetypes: Part 1

courtesy of @asynchronouscommunication

i've shortly covered The Fool and The World in this post, the former in more detail, so i will likely try to do 3 parts with 7 Major Arcana in each (so 21 in total, excluding The Fool). also it's to be noted that this is not "fnv characters as major arcana", mostly because i connect a character with an archetype while highlighting specific aspects of both, as there obviously can never be a perfect match. that being said i do have a lot of thoughts about the concept of a full fnv-themed tarot deck bouncing around in my brain (mostly bc the official fo4 tarot deck sucks BIG time in terms of character to card relevancy and even BIGGER time in terms of any actual symbolism (as in there is zero)) but that will come much much later if at all and i will also not be revealing the full notes on that because it's likely that this project will come into reality at least partially (aka just the major arcana)

also: this will be based off of the most commonly known Waite tarot, partially because i think Al*ster Cr*wley was a dick and partially because i genuinely do not have the energy to explain to myself and everyone here the metric tons of symbolism the Thoth tarot has to yall

anyway ramble over let's begin

I - The Magician - Arcade Gannon

This seems to be a universal conclusion among all the people even remotely interested in combining fallout and tarot, and i honestly agree! The Magician, above all else, is about creation and knowledge - inquisitive, motivated and competent, in his upright position he moves towards his goals with certainty and enthusiasm, always exploring the new and incorporating it into his framework of operations. There are two limiting factors, however, which can hinder his journey - doubt and pride, as demonstrated in his reversed position. Both of these can be seen in Arcade in very different contexts, for he is doubtful about his abilities and endeavors, but takes great pride in his ideals and beliefs, which sometimes can be quite a negative. This is best demonstrated by two moments in dialogue with him that both occur in your first meeting in the Fort - his attitude towards his research vs. his thoughts on what future is best for New Vegas and surrounding territories. He's very explicitly characterised as an idealist (and i almost wish that side of him had been explored a bit more in terms of how the courier engages with it), yet one who's not confident in himself at all and often prefers a more passive approach within his community. With this, he possesses not only The Magician's strengths, but also his weaknesses and struggles, making him more than fit to be represented by this archetype.

II - The High Priestess / The Papess - Chrisrine Royce

Here is where things get more complicated. I've thought about The High Priestess for a long time, both separately in conjunction with The Hierophant, as these two cards are connected in much the same way as The Empress and The Emperor. While the latter pair represents all things earthly in their mundane reality human passion (more on them below), the former are more focused on "the above": the arcane knowledge, the subconscious, the unknown. As such, who better to represent those aspects than the Brotherhood? As The Hierophant's counterpart, The High Priestess represents knowledge itself as the ultimate goal, rather than the dogmas and laws stemming from that knowledge. In her upright position, this resonates with Christine's already strikingly vast knowledge of various technology both known to the Brotherhood and not, which is only broadened by her visit to the Big Empty and eventual residence in the Sierra Madre. At the same time, the reasons that led her there resonate much more with the reversed High Priestess - one where her patience and attentiveness dissipates, leaving behind blinded judgement and subpar decision-making. Still, in her journey Christine manages to achieve closure and, in a way, a sort of peace as the 'warden' of the cursed casino. And I think it's there that she is fully realised as The High Priestess - knowing, subtle and mystical, yet inevitably static, almost as if suspended in time and space.

AANNNNDDD tumblr posted my unfinished draft AGAIN whatever i'll do a part 1.5 where i'll do all the rest

lmk your thoughts or whatever

[theartofblossoming]

I learned that this existed and received my own within a day!

Fallout Official Tarot Deck and Guidebook - Titan Books, written by Tori Schafer, illustrated by Ronnie Senteno.

It's beautiful! A friend shared that they had received one recently and I could not resist. I've used tarot and oracle cards for years, as the tides of my intuition guided me to. These are so well illustrated and the descriptions so aptly written that I know I'll be using it often.

Yes I have. Here, with this community. Who knew that the apocalypse could be such a joyful party?!

[mojave-musing]

The Tower is commonly interpreted as meaning danger, crisis, destruction, and liberation. It is associated with sudden unforseen change.

I felt the need to remake my drawing of the Lucky 38 for The Tower and I am quite proud of the results and how far I have come.

[tunnelsnacks]

The Ten of Swords

[UPRIGHT: painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis]

[REVERSED: recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end]