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Tarot (タロット, Tarotto) refers to a deck of cards which determine an individual's fate and suggests their Stand abilities, featured in the third part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Stardust Crusaders.[1]

A pack of Tarot cards

Standard tarot decks consist of 78 cards. However, Stardust Crusaders only features Stands based on the Major Arcana set of tarot decks, consisting of 22 cards. Each card has a deep meaning, which changes depending on whether the card is in the normal position or in the opposite position (upside down).

Summary

The tarot cards in Stardust Crusaders each have their own designs and symbolism which may relate to the Stand abilities. They were all designed by Hirohiko Araki, appearing similarly to real tarot cards but in Araki's own style. Muhammad Avdol first mentions the tarot cards to Jotaro Kujo so that he can determine Jotaro's destiny and name his Stand after Jotaro draws a card.[1] Throughout their journey to Egypt, the Joestar group is attacked by various tarot Stand users sent by Enya the Hag.

With the exception of Vanilla Ice's Cream, Kenny G.'s Tenore Sax, and the Egypt 9 Glory Gods, all of the remaining Stands are based on the tarot cards. However, the Nine Gods of Egypt also have unique cards which are displayed when the Stand user is introduced, and N'Doul states that the gods are the origins of the tarot cards.[2]

The tarot cards have been sold as merchandise in Adventure Battle Card. They were also included with DVDs for the Stardust Crusaders OVA and as a limited edition bonus in the Volume 2 Blu-Ray of Stardust Crusaders - Battle in Egypt.

Members

A list of Stand users whose Stands are based on the Major Arcana set of tarot cards, in order of their Stand's appearance.

Tarot Users

   

Jotaro Kujo
Star Platinum

   

Muhammad Avdol
Magician's Red

   

Joseph Joestar
Hermit Purple

   

Noriaki Kakyoin
Hierophant Green

   

Gray Fly
Tower of Gray

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Jean Pierre Polnareff
Silver Chariot

   

Impostor Captain Tennille
Dark Blue Moon

   

Forever
Strength

   

Devo the Cursed
Ebony Devil

   

Rubber Soul
Yellow Temperance

   

J. Geil
Hanged Man

   

Hol Horse
Emperor

   

Nena
Empress

   

ZZ
Wheel of Fortune

   

Enya the Hag
Justice

   

Steely Dan
Lovers

   

Arabia Fats
Sun

   

Mannish Boy
Death Thirteen

   

Cameo
Judgement

   

Midler
High Priestess

   

Iggy
The Fool

   

DIO
The World

List of Tarot Cards

The FoolLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 183: "The Fool" Iggy and "Geb" N'Doul, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 25: "The Fool" Iggy and "Geb" N'Doul, Part 1
Stand / User
The Fool / Iggy
Number
0
Symbolism
Innocence and spontaneity
The MagicianLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 115: Jotaro Kujo, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 1: A Man Possessed by an Evil Spirit

The stick in his hand represents imagination, the sword on the tabletop represents effort and difficulty, the gold coins represent skill and accomplishment, and the chalice represents the depth of his passions. On his head is the symbol for infinity.[3]

Stand / User
Magician's Red / Muhammad Avdol
Number
1
Symbolism
New beginnings
The High PriestessLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 179: High Priestess, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 23: High Priestess, Part 1
The EmpressLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 147: Empress, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 12: Empress
Stand / User
Empress / Nena
Number
3
Symbolism
Growth of new life
The EmperorLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 141: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 10: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 1
The HierophantLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 118: Noriaki Kakyoin, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 2: Who Will Be the Judge?!
The LoverLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 161: Lovers, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 16: Lovers, Part 1
Stand / User
Lovers / Steely Dan
Number
6
Symbolism
Conscious connections and bonds
The ChariotLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 124: Silver Chariot, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 4: Tower of Gray
StrengthLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 130: Strength, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 6: Dark Blue Moon
Stand / User
Strength / Forever
Number
8
Symbolism
Resilience, compassion, and confidence
The HermitLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 117: The Man with the Star Birthmark
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 1: A Man Possessed by an Evil Spirit
Wheel of FortuneLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 150: Wheel of Fortune, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 13: Wheel of Fortune
JusticeLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 155: Justice, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 14: Justice, Part 1
The Hanged ManLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 140: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 10: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 1
DeathLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 168: Death Thirteen, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 19: Death Thirteen, Part 1
TemperanceLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 137: Yellow Temperance, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 9: Yellow Temperance
The DevilLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 133: Devil, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 8: Devil
The TowerLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 122: Head to Egypt
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 3: DIO's Curse
The StarLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 114: Jotaro Kujo, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 1: A Man Possessed by an Evil Spirit
The MoonLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 127: Dark Blue Moon, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 6: Dark Blue Moon
The SunLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 166: Sun, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 18: Sun
Stand / User
Sun / Arabia Fats
Number
19
Symbolism
Abundance, happiness, and fun
JudgementLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 174: Judgement, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 21: Judgement, Part 1
Stand / User
Judgement / Cameo
Number
20
Symbolism
Rebirth and self-reflection
The WorldLink to this section
 
Manga Debut: Chapter 248: DIO's World, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 45: DIO's World, Part 1
Stand / User
The World / DIO
Number
21
Symbolism
Achievement and a pause in life before the next cycle

Trivia

 
  • While Stardust Crusaders was being published in Weekly Shonen Jump, the tarot cards were originally drawn with different designs more closely resembling cards from real tarot decks. In the tankobons, they were re-designed to appear unique for JoJo.
    • In the magazine version of Chapter 127's cover, the cards were drawn with designs from the Deva Tarot deck set.

See also

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