Possible alignment to Temperance
The number fifteen card in the deck.
A well tailored nobel man adjust his cuff for a better fit.
In the upright aspect, in the past or present positions this is a card of balance of power. The person is probably born into nobility by linage or perhaps has earned their titles through education or service . The Nobel man knows that his position is one which carries responsibility and weight and must be used with all due respect to his position. The position will probably be handed down to future generations. The Nobel man understands the force of yin and yang and strives to create balance for his household and his subjects. In a future position the need for these qualities must be examined or called upon.
In a reverse aspect the card represents the abuse of power and a life thrown out of balance. The reverse Nobel man is the antithesis of strength. He is self satisfying and will abuse his authority to gain self worth. He is worthless to his household or community and generations will suffer for his attitude and actions.
The Governess
Possible alignment to The High Priestess
The number fourteen card in the deck.
A prim and proper , well groomed lady stands akimbo. Her costume is somewhat suggestive of a housekeeper, also suggestive of an authoritarian.
The Governess is a strong female figure who oversees the well being and education of others. She is a mother figure and a teacher. Her knowledge is vast. She employees common sense in every aspect of her life. Her personal life is possibly very limited choosing to stand for the good of others as opposed to self indulgence.
In a present or past position the card is indicative of these qualities. In a future position these qualities must be earned or utilised for an optimum outcome or the spread is showing the need for someone with these qualities to come into play.
In an reversed position she would represent a female figure of frailty and excess. A woman who plays ignorance and weakness to garner the attention of others. In the reverse, this is an extremely negative connotation . One who has these negative qualities will be taken advantage of without recourse.
The number fourteen card in the deck.
A prim and proper , well groomed lady stands akimbo. Her costume is somewhat suggestive of a housekeeper, also suggestive of an authoritarian.
The Governess is a strong female figure who oversees the well being and education of others. She is a mother figure and a teacher. Her knowledge is vast. She employees common sense in every aspect of her life. Her personal life is possibly very limited choosing to stand for the good of others as opposed to self indulgence.
In a present or past position the card is indicative of these qualities. In a future position these qualities must be earned or utilised for an optimum outcome or the spread is showing the need for someone with these qualities to come into play.
In an reversed position she would represent a female figure of frailty and excess. A woman who plays ignorance and weakness to garner the attention of others. In the reverse, this is an extremely negative connotation . One who has these negative qualities will be taken advantage of without recourse.
Cruelty
No signifcant alignments in the standard deck.
The number thirteen card in the deck.
A military leader secures his gloved hand in preparation for torture, he wears a blood red arm band (one of the most significant uses of color in this deck) and bears a grim , stern look on his face.
Almost no description is needed. In a past or present position this person represents the intense cruelty of man. A person (or perhaps situation) who (which) is hurtful for the sake of causing harm .
Reversed- more of the same with intensity leading to death .
The number thirteen card in the deck.
A military leader secures his gloved hand in preparation for torture, he wears a blood red arm band (one of the most significant uses of color in this deck) and bears a grim , stern look on his face.
Almost no description is needed. In a past or present position this person represents the intense cruelty of man. A person (or perhaps situation) who (which) is hurtful for the sake of causing harm .
Reversed- more of the same with intensity leading to death .
The Artist
Probable alignment with The Magician
The number twelve card in the deck.
A heavily bearded and disheveled looking man stands posed staring straight from the canvas.
In the past and present positions on the spread this card probably indicates a person who is philosophical and introverted. Quite possibly an artist or musician. He is clearly the sort of individual with disregard for outward appearance or social conventions, choosing rather to focus on creative forces and their implementation in real world scenarios. The Artist is a creative force and could be a "go-to" guy for complex situational problems which require thinking and action outside the paradigm of the everyday.
In a future position the need to rely on these abilities or to find a person who possess them is indicated.
In a reversed aspect the artist would be the kind of person described above but who uses his prowess for darker purposes. One who puts self before the community. One who cherishes his own fame above his actual contribution to society. A poser.
The number twelve card in the deck.
A heavily bearded and disheveled looking man stands posed staring straight from the canvas.
In the past and present positions on the spread this card probably indicates a person who is philosophical and introverted. Quite possibly an artist or musician. He is clearly the sort of individual with disregard for outward appearance or social conventions, choosing rather to focus on creative forces and their implementation in real world scenarios. The Artist is a creative force and could be a "go-to" guy for complex situational problems which require thinking and action outside the paradigm of the everyday.
In a future position the need to rely on these abilities or to find a person who possess them is indicated.
In a reversed aspect the artist would be the kind of person described above but who uses his prowess for darker purposes. One who puts self before the community. One who cherishes his own fame above his actual contribution to society. A poser.
The Hermit
Definitely aligned with The Hermit
The number 11 card in the deck.
A bespectacled well dressed man carries a book under one arm.
In the standard tarot the Hermit is most universally depicted as carrying a lantern to light the way for others. This hermit is the modern light bringer, his lantern is a book. He is most definitely a teacher and is probably respected by his students.
In present and future aspects he represents one who will educate and enlighten others. In the past aspect, one who has already done so. It may also indicate a simpler version of this as one who would rather read a good book than socialize with others, a hermit or recluse.
Inverted it would take the connotation of a bad teacher, one who dispensed poor information or withheld facts. One who likes to keep people "in the dark".
The number 11 card in the deck.
A bespectacled well dressed man carries a book under one arm.
In the standard tarot the Hermit is most universally depicted as carrying a lantern to light the way for others. This hermit is the modern light bringer, his lantern is a book. He is most definitely a teacher and is probably respected by his students.
In present and future aspects he represents one who will educate and enlighten others. In the past aspect, one who has already done so. It may also indicate a simpler version of this as one who would rather read a good book than socialize with others, a hermit or recluse.
Inverted it would take the connotation of a bad teacher, one who dispensed poor information or withheld facts. One who likes to keep people "in the dark".
The Twins
Probable alignment with The Lovers
The number ten card in the deck
Identical twins stand side by side, dressed in matching outfits. One cusp his hands in the shape of a valentine heart. They both stare headlong from the canvas.
This is not a card of true love as in the standard tarot. It is a card of strong relationships. The sort of bonding which often occurs between twins . These men know each other, these men are each other. As with all the cards in the Dishonored deck it carries a strong dark imagery but the placement on a spread will determine how much influence, positive or negative this card will have.
In a present of future sense it naturally indicates a relationship of great importance. This relationship might contain love but it is not the only element in the coupling. There might be symbiotic and all of the variations of symbiosis that exist. A review of the Wikipedia article on such relationships as they occur in nature is strongly suggested for a full understanding of what this card might mean. The relationship might perhaps be a financial one. This might be a sexual relationship and this is the only card in any deck which would suggest an incestuous relationship. All of these factors must be considered when reading this card.
Inverted this card would mean a relationship like the ones mentioned above except destructive. A relationship which is depleting and hurtful but which for whatever reasons must be maintained.
The number ten card in the deck
Identical twins stand side by side, dressed in matching outfits. One cusp his hands in the shape of a valentine heart. They both stare headlong from the canvas.
This is not a card of true love as in the standard tarot. It is a card of strong relationships. The sort of bonding which often occurs between twins . These men know each other, these men are each other. As with all the cards in the Dishonored deck it carries a strong dark imagery but the placement on a spread will determine how much influence, positive or negative this card will have.
In a present of future sense it naturally indicates a relationship of great importance. This relationship might contain love but it is not the only element in the coupling. There might be symbiotic and all of the variations of symbiosis that exist. A review of the Wikipedia article on such relationships as they occur in nature is strongly suggested for a full understanding of what this card might mean. The relationship might perhaps be a financial one. This might be a sexual relationship and this is the only card in any deck which would suggest an incestuous relationship. All of these factors must be considered when reading this card.
Inverted this card would mean a relationship like the ones mentioned above except destructive. A relationship which is depleting and hurtful but which for whatever reasons must be maintained.
The Urchin Prince
No obvious alignments with standard tarot decks
The number nine card in the deck
Author's note: This is my favorite card in the deck. I do not think it has an equal in a standard tarot deck.
The Urchin Prince is a man who has risen to the top of the lowest levels of society. The street urchins of the Victorian era were the absolute lowest of class. Their equivalent in today's society are the homeless.
The Urchin Prince is dressed in well kept underclass clothing and a top hat, probably his "crown" among his people. He carries a formidable knife. This is less for aggressive behavior and more of his "scepter" He is man who is not to be dealt with lightly. He has several different aspects of his character which must be realized.
He is a fighter. He has struggled with poverty and the indignation of high society all of his life, yet he has survived and now relishes his role as a prince among the derelicts. He is smart, possibly he is more street wise than book smart but knowledge is absorbed as soon as it is presented. If he has to learn "book smarts" , he will. I is his nature to rise to any challenge. His people look to him with great reverence because he comes from them and is a part of their world. He understands them and is able to bring their plight to the powerful and the rich. He provides for them.
Inverted these same qualities would still be there, they would however follow darker paths. A prince without principal, a ruthless leader who has climbed over the backs of others to achieve power. One who values his position more than his people. He might also be the harbinger of death and unjust destruction.
The number nine card in the deck
Author's note: This is my favorite card in the deck. I do not think it has an equal in a standard tarot deck.
The Urchin Prince is a man who has risen to the top of the lowest levels of society. The street urchins of the Victorian era were the absolute lowest of class. Their equivalent in today's society are the homeless.
The Urchin Prince is dressed in well kept underclass clothing and a top hat, probably his "crown" among his people. He carries a formidable knife. This is less for aggressive behavior and more of his "scepter" He is man who is not to be dealt with lightly. He has several different aspects of his character which must be realized.
He is a fighter. He has struggled with poverty and the indignation of high society all of his life, yet he has survived and now relishes his role as a prince among the derelicts. He is smart, possibly he is more street wise than book smart but knowledge is absorbed as soon as it is presented. If he has to learn "book smarts" , he will. I is his nature to rise to any challenge. His people look to him with great reverence because he comes from them and is a part of their world. He understands them and is able to bring their plight to the powerful and the rich. He provides for them.
Inverted these same qualities would still be there, they would however follow darker paths. A prince without principal, a ruthless leader who has climbed over the backs of others to achieve power. One who values his position more than his people. He might also be the harbinger of death and unjust destruction.
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