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GothicDancer — The Hetalian Tarot Part 2

Published: 2010-01-04 05:38:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 2842; Favourites: 57; Downloads: 20
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Description Part 2 has the English-speaking countries! I felt a little uneasy drawing this one specifically for what I chose to draw America as. I don't mean it as an insult (hell, I'm American); I was just trying to look at the world's current situation to find the best match for each character. Explanations below.

I The Magician: I knew I wanted to draw England as The Magician right away when I decided to do this project. It's too perfect. The Magician represents creativity and the choice for how to use it. The Magician is the master of the four Minor Arcana (Swords, Wands, Pentacles, and Cups), and he inspires us to choose the path for our fate.
XVI The Tower: The Tower represents the possibility that all our choices could lead us to failure. It is a card that represents disaster and a fall from grace. It is often associated with something that was once great becoming a mere shadow of its former self. However, just like America, it also promises a new chance to start all over again.
XVIII The Moon: Whenever I think of Canada Who?, I always think of how beautiful the Canadian wilderness must be at night in the winter, when one can see the Northern Lights so clearly in the sky. The Moon represents our deepest, darkest desires and dreams, what we wish we could shout for all to hear. It also represents a beacon of light in the darkness of night.
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Comments: 14

CillianCrane [2010-07-17 04:56:22 +0000 UTC]

My 2 fav. versions of England, magician and Britannia Angel, in 1 picture!

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KatsumiBatei [2010-05-05 01:08:56 +0000 UTC]

England as the magician NISU!!!
P.S. where did yo find your interpretations there a lot different than mine

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GothicDancer In reply to KatsumiBatei [2010-05-05 01:18:02 +0000 UTC]

I get my interpretations from a deck called the Manga Tarot. I put my own interpretations in there, too, but the basics come from that deck.

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xo0Chibichan0ox [2010-01-06 23:51:17 +0000 UTC]

why you make them so adorable?!
D: waa Americaaa

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salina-chan [2010-01-05 22:56:56 +0000 UTC]

these are pure awsome X3
i love the chibi britannia angel

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gabrielsangel [2010-01-04 15:01:03 +0000 UTC]

I love Canada! I really do and your color choice for the Moon card was really spot on! His hair and that blue go hand in hand!

But the Tower card truly stands out here. You really went all out for America. And the emotion in his eyes is heartbreaking!

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GothicDancer In reply to gabrielsangel [2010-01-04 15:52:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Canada's card was one of the easiest for me to draw since it's so simple. And I just love little Mattie, too~~

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gabrielsangel In reply to GothicDancer [2010-02-19 03:39:02 +0000 UTC]

Me too! He is having some pretty epic Olympics this year!

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HarukiLaBaka [2010-01-04 08:52:31 +0000 UTC]

I didn't know Moon was associated with dark desires. I thought it was only "light in he darkness".

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GothicDancer In reply to HarukiLaBaka [2010-01-04 15:54:50 +0000 UTC]

It can kinda mean both depending on how the rest of the cards are laid out.

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RomanticDetective [2010-01-04 06:22:08 +0000 UTC]

*sigh* I've always loved the symbolism of the Moon, that secrecy and desire, when I first read about that I felt like I understood. Heh, on the other hand I love how you drew America for the Tower, very nice ^^

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GothicDancer In reply to RomanticDetective [2010-01-04 15:56:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you~ Canada was actually going to be The Star at first, but I switched it. I think this suits him better.

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tinystarkitten [2010-01-04 05:45:01 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't worry about insulting any country with Hetalia characters if I were you, the series itself has done that already xD

On a different note, Tarot Cards were invented in Korea.

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GothicDancer In reply to tinystarkitten [2010-01-04 05:46:03 +0000 UTC]

LOL, good point.

...OMG.

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