I was thinking of writing something to do with Merlin characters getting a Tarot card reading (most people think that Tarot cards were first used in the West around the 14th century), when I started seeing how some of the Major Arcana cards reminded me strongly of certain characters from Merlin. Basically, a Tarot card deck consists of 78 cards (22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana) and is used to answer questions.

Though I'm only writing fics based on the Major Arcana, the Minor Arcana are referenced in the title. The Minor Arcana cards are split into four suits: Wands/Staves/Batons, Swords, Cups/Chalices and Pentacles/Coins. I decided to name the story that because well...Merlin has a staff, Arthur has a sword, they quested for the Cup of Life and they're two sides of the same Coin. Coincidental, but made a cool, relevant title I think. ;)

This chapter is just a list of the Major Arcana and the interpretations I'll be basing the fics on, and I'm posting it because I want you guys to have a go at guessing who's matched to which card. Please have a go.


0. The Fool - Ready to leap into anything, going on a personal quest, spontaneous and carefree.

I. The Magician - Realising your potential, focusing on a goal, initiative and action.

II. The High Priestess - Secrets, hidden feelings, developing talents.

III. The Empress - Action, development, compassion, feeling good about life.

IV. The Emperor - Power, authority, father figure, insensitivity, sticking to the rules.

V. The Hierophant - Teaching, traditional rules and ceremony.

VI. The Lovers - Temptation, commitment, being true to your values, making a choice.

VII. The Chariot - Willpower, being pulled in two directions, learning to stick to the right path, mental and physical journeys.

VIII. Strength - Self-awareness, compassion, learning to take responsibilty for your actions.

IX. The Hermit - Discrimination, fear of revealing a secret, wanting to be alone.

X. The Wheel of Fortune - Inevitability, turning point, opportunity knocks, destiny.

XI. Justice - Fairness, taking responsibility for your choices, accepting the truth, cause and effect.

XII. The Hanged Man - Transition, anticipation of progress, seeing life from a different angle.

XIII. Death - Parting of the ways, transformation, the end of an old cycle and the beginning of a new one.

XIV. Temperance - Moderation, virtue, co-operation, harmony and understanding.

XV. The Devil - Temptation, thirst for power, manipulation by others.

XVI. The Tower - Breakdown of the old to herald the new, dramatic upheaval.

XVII. The Star - Realisation of a dream, idealisation of a person or goal.

XVIII. The Moon - Intuition, fear, feeling confused, worried or apprehensive.

XIX. The Sun - Believing in yourself, positive accomplishment, shining under the spotlight.

XX. Judgement - Transformation, inner calling, revaluation and revival.

XXI. The World - Accomplishing what you set out to achieve, reward for hard work and effort.


Sooo, guessed any? Some of them are pretty obvious. But I'm using this opportunity to write about some of my favourite one-time characters, so keep an open mind. I hope that, when I post them up, you can at least see where I'm coming from.

So, go on, have a guess. You know you want to...

Thanks for reading! The Fool will be up tomorrow! =D