ooc;; the arcana is the means by which all is revealed

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0. THE FOOL

"Entrusting his future to the cards, man clings to a dim hope."
Upright: New beginnings. Love of life. Choices to be made. Faith in the Universe. Infinite potential.
Reverse: Rash decisions. Being misled. Naivete. Ignoring consequences.
Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad

I. THE MAGICIAN

"Attaining one's dream requires a stern will and unfailing determination."
Upright: Taking action. Granted desires. Creativity. Controlled power.
Reverse: Misuse of power. Lack of focus. Confusion.
Junpei Iori

II. THE HIGH PRIESTESS

"The silent voice within one's heart whispers the most profound wisdom."
Upright: Intuitiveness. Divine knowledge. Spiritual enlightenment. Aiding others.
Reverse: Excessive need for approval. Self-neglect. Secretive.
Fuuka Yamagishi

III. THE EMPRESS

"Celebrate life's grandeur... its brilliance... its magnificence..."
Upright: Caring for others. Finding beauty in the world. Birth of new ideas. Abundance.
Reverse: Lack of personal power. Confusion in relationships. Overprotective behavior.
Mitsuru Kirijo

IV. THE EMPEROR

"Only courage in the face of doubt can lead one to the answer."
Upright: Structure and stability. Rules and regulations. Authority. Guidance through leadership.
Reverse: Abuse of power. Rigid thinking. Obsessive need for control.
Hidetoshi Odagiri

V. THE HIEROPHANT

"It is indeed a precious gift to understand the forces that guide oneself."
Upright: Following traditions. Identifying with a group. Pursuit of knowledge.
Reverse: Challenging the norms. Questioning beliefs. Feeling constrained.
Bunkichi and Mitsuko Kitamura

VI. THE LOVERS

"There is both joy and wonder in coming to understand another."
Upright: Harmony. Love. Trust in others. Strong personal beliefs.
Reverse: Blaming others. Broken relationships. Compromised values.
Yukari Takeba

VII. THE CHARIOT

"One of life's greatest blessings is the freedom to pursue one's goal."
Upright: Strength of willpower. Confidence. Assertiveness. Achieving goals.
Reverse: Being forced into a passive role. Misplaced aggression. Loss of direction.
Rio Iwasaki

VIII. JUSTICE

"To find one's true path, one must seek guidance amidst uncertainty."
Upright: Fairness and equality. Searching for truth. Awareness of consequences.
Reverse: Being unable to accept consequences. Refusing to accept responsibility. Dishonesty.
Ken Amada

IX. THE HERMIT

"It requires great courage to look at oneself honestly and forge one's own path."
Upright: Soul-searching. Seeking new direction in life. Respecting the choices of others.
Reverse: Isolation. Loneliness. Struggling to find yourself.
Saori Hasegawa

X. THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE

"Alongside time exists fate, the bearer of cruelty."
Upright: Accepting fate. Appreciating good fortune. Finding opportunities in a crisis.
Reverse: Inevitability. Forces that cannot be controlled. Resistance to change.
Ryoji Mochizuki

XI. STRENGTH

"Only with strength can one endure suffering and torment."
Upright: Tenacity of the human spirit. Compassionate power. Patience. Self-control.
Reverse: Self-doubt. Lashing out at others. Feeling vulnerable.
Koromaru

XII. THE HANGED MAN

"In the face of disaster lies opportunity for renewal."
Upright: Waiting to make a decision. Surrendering to circumstances. Changing perspective.
Reverse: Selfishness. Being unable to move forward. Stalling the inevitable.
Maiko Oohashi

XIII. DEATH

"It matters not who you are... Death awaits you."
Upright: A symbolic ending. Transformation. Unexpected change. Shedding the past.
Reverse: Inability to change. Clinging to the past. Interference on a new journey.
Pharos

XIV. TEMPERANCE

"With balance in life, one can ascertain their true desires."
Upright: Moderation. Calm in periods of stress. Adaptation. Clear goals.
Reverse: Lack of balance. Acting impatiently. Clashing in relationships.
Andre Roland Jean Gérard (Bebe)

XV. THE DEVIL

"The chains that bind humanity are there of their own will."
Upright: Being tied by fears. Addiction. Materialism. Obsessions.
Reverse: Desire for freedom. Avoiding temptation. Detachment.
President Tanaka

XVI. THE TOWER

"An unstable foundation must be destroyed before it can be rebuilt."
Upright: Loss of security. Chaos. Violent change. Epiphanies.
Reverse: Avoiding the truth. Putting off important change. Running away.
Mutatsu

XVII. THE STAR

"Overcoming adversity leads one to an age of glory and fortune."
Upright: Hope. Faith in the Universe. Trust in yourself. Periods of stability.
Reverse: Dwelling on negative issues. Feeling uninspired. Lack of faith.
Akihiko Sanada

XVIII. THE MOON

"One always fears that which reveals their shadows."
Upright: Hidden forces at play. Anxiety. Illusions. Lost paths.
Reverse: Unhappiness. Loss of fear. Confusion.
Shinjiro Aragaki

XIX. THE SUN

"Solutions appear not by force but by the clarity of one's heart."
Upright: Success. Radiance. Simplicity. Enlightenment.
Reverse: Periods of depression. Unrealistic expectations. Setbacks.
Akinari Kamiki

XX. JUDGEMENT

"One must look within themselves and seek the final challenge."
Upright: Self-evaluation. Spiritual awakening. New possibilities. Life-changing decisions.
Reverse: Doubt. Failure to learn from experience. Lost momentum.
Nyx Annihilation Team

XXI. THE WORLD

"Understanding one's place in the universe is the final Answer."
Upright: Achievement. Fulfillment. Closure. Understanding your role in the Universe.
Reverse: Not taking necessary action. Stopping short. Lack of closure.
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