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Gravity Falls Tarot - Part 1 of 3

Assignment of every Major Arcana to someone/something in the Gravity Falls Universe! Broken into parts for coherence.

In this section we cover the first eight cards from The Fool to The Chariot.

0.) The Fool - Soos Ramirez

Keywords: Innocence, idealism, curiosity, gullible, and silly

The word Fool conjures images of clowns and jesters delighting those around them or undercutting the seriousness of a situation. Soos as a character is the comedic relief of the main cast yet still gets a charming narrative.

As a young adult Soos still carries a childike sense of wonder, admiring the Mystery Shack and equating it to 'a place of dreams'. He's also shown enjoying various media ranging from comic books, to anime, and video games. Together, these display the value Soos places upon stories not just as entertainment but as inspiration.

The Fool is the beginning of the Journey and Soos' Journey began when he wandered into the Mystery Shack. Ultimately, he ended in the same place, transitioning from inspired to inspirer. Through his genuine commitment to himself and his ideals Soos is rewarded by inhering the legacy of his father figure, Stan Pines.

1.) The Magician - Grenda Grendinator

Keywords: Desire, willpower, manifestation, proactive, and skilled

To many, the word Magician conjures figures both esoteric and scholarly - traits that one wouldn't normally associate with Grenda. However, in tarot The Magician actually embodies one lesson; As Above, So Below. To shape ones surroundings one must work with intention.

Despite her youth Grenda carries a self assurance that many adults would envy. This nature brings her success in courting a partner many would see as out of her league, the Prince Marius. Marius is quoted as loving how 'bold' Grenda is, as her straightforward personality cuts through the pageantry he's accustomed to.

When others change, Grenda remains strong in muscle, and heart, without doubts in her worth.

2.) The High Priestess - The Oracle

Keywords: Intuition, magic, duality, patience, and mystery

The High Priestess is a guardian of mystery, one who safeguards secrets both tempting and corrupting. The Oracle assisted Ford during his time in the multiverse, installing the metal plate that kept Bill from the scientists mind.

As a(n implied) former henchmaniac, The Oracle has inside knowledge about Bill Cipher and his schemes. She willingly turned from his group and sequestered herself in a mountaintop shrine to bide her time.

For the role she plays in Fords story, the undoing of Bill Cipher, and reverance for the Axolotl, The Oracle does well to embody the lessons of The High Priestess.

3.) The Empress - Abuelita

Keywords: Motherhood, nurturing, beauty, generosity, and support

The Empress evokes a woman who is both mother and ruler. Abuelita is the matriarch of the Ramirez family having raised her children, outlived her husband, and gone on to raise some of her grandchildren.

Having entered her later years, she has overcome the trials of motherhood and applies those lessons to raising her grandson Soos. While he has trouble speaking to women his own age, Soos expresses a clear respect for his grandmother, spending quality time with her and taking her advice to heart.

When Soos inherits the Mystery Shack she immediately moves in, not out of selfishness, but an understanding that where her family goes she goes.

4.) The Emperor - Manly Dan

Keywords: Fatherhood, focus, protection, routine, and power

The Emperor is a stoic figure, steadfast and disciplined. In his youth Manly Dan was called 'Boyish Dan' an indication that his epithet was cultivated over time. As head of the Corduroy household Manly Dan raises four children, one daughter, and three sons.

We're shown time and again that Manly Dan's strength is incredible, and garners him great respect from fellow townsfolk - particularly Tyler Cutebiker the towns current Mayor. When Dipper doubts his own masculinity Manly Dan is one of the figures he feels compelled to emulate.

Importantly, despite how he stresses her out with his 'intensity', Manly Dan has imparted practical skills that serve his daughter Wendy during moments of crisis.

5.) The Hierophant - Blind Ivan

Keywords: Conformity, education, religion, cults, and tradition

The Hierophant is a religious figure with dutiful acolytes and an unyielding scripture. As head of the 'Society of the Blind Eye' Blind Ivan is regarded as one of the most principled members. When the citizens encounter weirdness he guides them through the process of forgetting and conforming into blissful ignorance.

At the end of his debut episode Blind Ivan has his principles bastardized, forced to forget all that he was, becoming a blank slate. Interestingly, this makes him conform alongside the other citizens of Gravity Falls, blending into the background like any other.

In a way, by losing his mantle, he imparts the lesson that underneath it all we are all human.

6.) The Lovers - Dipper Pines

Keywords: Union, harmony, relationships, romance, and love

Didn't expect this twin here did you? Don't click away! - ahem -

The Lovers depicts a union of opposites who compliment and create something grander together than apart. Dipper is the twin of Mabel and their relationship as brother and sister is integral to the narrative of Gravity Falls. When the allure of going off with Ford presents itself Dipper ultimately decides that to journey without Mabel would be a journey not worth taking.

Dipper is also strongly defined by his relationship to Wendy. While Mabel experiences multiple crushes over the summer, Dipper only ever has eyes for one. In a moment of vulnerablity he is turned down as romantic partner, and then later has his importance as platonic friend affirmed when Wendy switches hats with him at the end of the summer.

As a testament to the value he gives towards his relationships, Dipper says the following; "But looking here at all of you I realize that every wish came true, I have everything I wanted."

7.) The Chariot - Gideon Gleeful

Keywords: Ambition, direction, force, destination, and control

The Chariot depicts a rider with two steeds both stronger than themself and yet bound to their control. Gideon is the antagonist of the first season, wielding powerful influence over many of Gravity Falls' citizens.

Even after his imprisonment Gideon's charisma draws in the support of nearly all his fellow prisoners. When Weirdmaggedon hits he travels around on a monster truck, enforcing chaos and disorder in the name of Bill Cipher. With Dipper's help, Gideon realizes that not only is he getting further away from his destination, Mabel, but that he is in fact the one on the leash.

While Gideon's determination is commendable, his story is also a warning to avoid growing obsessed.

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Flower child

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Man oh man did this take a while but I finally finished the family bonding montage at last! Wasn’t expecting it to take me so long but eh. Enjoy these sweet moments with the favorite family ❤️

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An unexpected call…

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Pines! Pines! Pines!

I just wanted to draw them all bonding :3

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holds them gently

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Sea Grunks vs The Kraken (reuploaded)

Couldn’t live with the trash coloring from the first one continuing its existence, so here is the infinitely better one

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PINES!  PINES!  PINES!  PINES!

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presented without comment

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I played dress up with the Stans =]

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Redraw of the twins I Stan

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Stan was not prepared

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Let's make a deal (ft Bill playing with Ford's feelings)

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Can you imagine being 12 years old and sent to live with your criminal great uncle for the summer because your parents are divorcing and you learn not only that the paranormal is real, your great uncle faked his death and took on the identity of his estranged twin brother who is trapped in another dimension and you didn’t know existed, and there’s an all powerful demon targeting your family specifically, but also your estranged great uncle has almost definitely fucked the triangle demon in a messy situationship

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the truth is stranger than my own worst dreams

oh the darkness got a hold on me