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A pack of Tarot cards

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]

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

JotaroAv.png StarPlatinumMangaAv.png

Jotaro Kujo
Star Platinum

AvdolAv.png MagicianRedMangaAv.png

Muhammad Avdol
Magician's Red

OldJosephAv.png HermitPurpleMangaAv.png

Joseph Joestar
Hermit Purple

KakyoinAv.png HierophantGreenMangaAv.png

Noriaki Kakyoin
Hierophant Green

GrayFlyAv.png TowerOfGrayMangaAv.png

Gray Fly
Tower of Gray

File:JeanAv.png SilverChariotMangaAv.png

Jean Pierre Polnareff
Silver Chariot

TennilleAv.png DarkBlueMoonMangaAv.png

Impostor Captain Tennille
Dark Blue Moon

ForeverAv.png StrengthMangaAv.png

Forever
Strength

DevoAv.png EbonyDevilMangaAv.png

Devo the Cursed
Ebony Devil

RubberSoulAv.png YellowTemperanceMangaAv.png

Rubber Soul
Yellow Temperance

GeilAv.png HangedManMangaAv.png

J. Geil
Hanged Man

HolHorseAv.png EmperorMangaAv.png

Hol Horse
Emperor

NenaAv.png EmpressMangaAv.png

Nena
Empress

ZZAv.png WheelOfFortuneMangaAv.png

ZZ
Wheel of Fortune

EnyaAv.png JusticeMangaAv.png

Enya the Hag
Justice

SteelyDanAv.png LoversMangaAv.png

Steely Dan
Lovers

ArabiaFatsAv.png SunMangaAv.png

Arabia Fats
Sun

MannishBoyAv.png DeathThirteenMangaAv.png

Mannish Boy
Death Thirteen

CameoAv.png JudgementMangaAv.png

Cameo
Judgement

MidlerAv.png HighPriestessMangaAv.png

Midler
High Priestess

IggyAv.png TheFoolMangaAv.png

Iggy
The Fool

DIOAv.png TheWorldMangaAv.png

DIO
The World

List of Tarot Cards

The FoolLink to this section
0 OVATarot TheFool.png
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
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
The Fool / Iggy
Number
0
Symbolism
Innocence and spontaneity
The MagicianLink to this section
1 OVATarot TheMagician.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 115: Jotaro Kujo, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 1: A Man Possessed by an Evil Spirit
DescriptionGallery

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
2 OVATarot TheHighPriestess.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 179: High Priestess, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 23: High Priestess, Part 1
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
High Priestess / Midler
Number
2
Symbolism
Intuition and arcane knowledge
The EmpressLink to this section
3 OVATarot TheEmpress.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 147: Empress, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 12: Empress
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Empress / Nena
Number
3
Symbolism
Growth of new life
The EmperorLink to this section
4 OVATarot TheEmperor.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 141: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 10: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 1
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Emperor / Hol Horse
Number
4
Symbolism
Order and control
The HierophantLink to this section
5 OVATarot TheHierophant.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 118: Noriaki Kakyoin, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 2: Who Will Be the Judge?!
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Hierophant Green / Noriaki Kakyoin
Number
5
Symbolism
Tradition and conformity
The LoverLink to this section
6 OVATarot TheLover.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 161: Lovers, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 16: Lovers, Part 1
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Lovers / Steely Dan
Number
6
Symbolism
Conscious connections and bonds
The ChariotLink to this section
7 OVATarot TheChariot.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 124: Silver Chariot, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 4: Tower of Gray
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Silver Chariot / Jean Pierre Polnareff
Number
7
Symbolism
Invasion and victory
StrengthLink to this section
8 OVATarot Strength.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 130: Strength, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 6: Dark Blue Moon
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Strength / Forever
Number
8
Symbolism
Resilience, compassion, and confidence
The HermitLink to this section
9 OVATarot TheHermit.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 117: The Man with the Star Birthmark
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 1: A Man Possessed by an Evil Spirit
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Hermit Purple / Joseph Joestar
Number
9
Symbolism
Introspection and contemplation
Wheel of FortuneLink to this section
10 OVATarot WheelOfFortune.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 150: Wheel of Fortune, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 13: Wheel of Fortune
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Wheel of Fortune / ZZ
Number
10
Symbolism
Change and unpredictability
JusticeLink to this section
11 OVATarot Justice.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 155: Justice, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 14: Justice, Part 1
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Justice / Enya the Hag
Number
11
Symbolism
Fairness and consequences
The Hanged ManLink to this section
12 OVATarot TheHangedMan.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 140: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 10: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 1
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Hanged Man / J. Geil
Number
12
Symbolism
Different perspectives
DeathLink to this section
13 OVATarot Death.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 168: Death Thirteen, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 19: Death Thirteen, Part 1
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Death Thirteen / Mannish Boy
Number
13
Symbolism
Self-awareness and transformation
TemperanceLink to this section
14 OVATarot Temperance.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 137: Yellow Temperance, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 9: Yellow Temperance
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Yellow Temperance / Rubber Soul
Number
14
Symbolism
Balance and moderation
The DevilLink to this section
15 OVATarot TheDevil.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 133: Devil, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 8: Devil
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Ebony Devil / Devo the Cursed
Number
15
Symbolism
Confusion and misfortune
The TowerLink to this section
16 OVATarot TheTower.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 122: Head to Egypt
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 3: DIO's Curse
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Tower of Gray / Gray Fly
Number
16
Symbolism
Unexpected interruption of a journey and chaos[4]
The StarLink to this section
17 OVATarot TheStar.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 114: Jotaro Kujo, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 1: A Man Possessed by an Evil Spirit
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Star Platinum / Jotaro Kujo
Number
17
Symbolism
Optimism, discernment, and hope
The MoonLink to this section
18 OVATarot TheMoon.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 127: Dark Blue Moon, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 6: Dark Blue Moon
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Dark Blue Moon / Impostor Captain Tennille
Number
18
Symbolism
Trouble in water, lies, betrayal, and fear of the unknown[5]
The SunLink to this section
19 OVATarot TheSun.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 166: Sun, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 18: Sun
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Sun / Arabia Fats
Number
19
Symbolism
Abundance, happiness, and fun
JudgementLink to this section
20 OVATarot Judgement.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 174: Judgement, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 21: Judgement, Part 1
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
Judgement / Cameo
Number
20
Symbolism
Rebirth and self-reflection
The WorldLink to this section
21 OVATarot TheWorld.png
Manga Debut: Chapter 248: DIO's World, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 45: DIO's World, Part 1
DescriptionGallery
Stand / User
The World / DIO
Number
21
Symbolism
Achievement and a pause in life before the next cycle

Trivia

Chapter 127 Magazine Cover B.jpg
  • 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

References

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