If BTS were Tarot Cards...
Debdatta Dasgupta
June 20, 2025
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ARMYs have not seen the 7 together since the ‘Yet to Come’ concert at Busan on 15th October, 2022. Though they had their individual projects and a HELL lot of pre-recorded content to keep ARMYs busy - they weren’t together-together since the Busan concert. And BTS is 7.
They are set to reunite tomorrow, June 21st with Suga's discharge and to ARMYs it is a moment that they have been waiting for. Whether you’re a long-time ARMY or someone who’s just recently found comfort in their music, this reunion is not just about seven members coming back together. It is about the return of the Bangtan Boys who have inspired millions to dream, to heal, and to grow.
And what better way to honour BTS reuniting than with something equally symbolic?
The Tarot!
Tarot cards have always been about storytelling. For those who know nothing or very little about Tarot, here’s a short & relevant crash course. Each card in the Major Arcana represents a stage of the human journey: from naive beginnings to spiritual enlightenment. They are archetypes, mirrors of human psyche. The Bangtan members are no exceptions because at the end of the day, they are just like us. Each one of them bring something unique and irreplaceable to the group.
So, if BTS were Tarot cards, which cards would they be? What archetypes do they embody? What energies do they carry, both in their public personas and private evolution?
Let’s dive in. Let’s explore connection between the idols and tarot.
Kim Namjoon a.k.a RM
Card: The Hierophant
I see RM as The Hierophant. He is the spiritual teacher, the keeper of knowledge, the translator between higher ideals and everyday reality.
From the very beginning, Namjoon has played the role of a guide and not just as the leader of BTS, but also as a voice of reason and reflection. He’s someone who thinks deeply and speaks with purpose. Like The Hierophant, he takes abstract wisdom and makes it accessible for everyone. Whether it is quoting Nietzsche in interviews, unpacking the human condition through lyrics, or standing at the UN encouraging youth to speak themselves, RM channels knowledge into inspiration.
But The Hierophant is not just about intellect, he is also about responsibility. Namjoon has always borne the invisible weight of being the bridge: between his team and the agency, between BTS and the world, between tradition and rebellion, between vulnerability and leadership. He holds the group’s chaos with quiet grace. He leads not with ego, but with empathy. He listens. He evolves. He admits when he doesn’t know. And in doing so, he invites others to do the same.
Just like The Hierophant initiates people into a deeper understanding of life, RM has guided millions into self-reflection. He doesn’t claim to have all the answers. But he asks the right questions. And that’s often more powerful.
He is just the steady voice that says,
Keep going. You’re doing well.
Kim Seokjin a.k.a Jin
Card: The Sun
Keywords: Joy. Vitality, Warmth, Celebration
If Jin were a Tarot card, he’d be The Sun. He is radiant, bold, and simply impossible to ignore. The Sun doesn’t just shine, it also nourishes everything around it. And that’s exactly what Jin has done since day one.
While he’s often known as the “worldwide handsome”, what truly makes Jin unforgettable is his light. It is in the way he makes others laugh, the way he carries responsibility without losing his playful edge, the way he never lets the group take life too seriously. We can never forget the 20 year old Jin cooking for his brothers all by himself.
The Sun in Tarot is about showing up as your full self and radiating confidence not out of arrogance, but from inner peace. Jin embodies this. He’s the one who’s unafraid to belt a dramatic high note, wear a silly costume, or eat in his lives to encourage people with eating disorders to eat better. He reminds us that joy is a choice that we have to choose for ourselves.
But don’t let the brightness fool you. Like the Sun card, Jin has faced his share of darkness. Yet, even in uncertainty, he’s chosen to shine. His military enlistment marked the beginning of BTS’s temporary chapter apart, and fittingly, his return feels like the sunrise after a long night. Now, as BTS reunites, Jin re-enters not just as the eldest hyung, but as the heart of the group’s emotional rhythm.
His light heals. It says,
We’re home.
Min Yoongi a.k.a SUGA
Card: Death
Keywords: Transformation, Endings and Beginnings, Release/Rebirth, Shadow Work
If SUGA were a Tarot card, he would be Death and no, not because he’s cold or distant (although he’d probably smirk and say “fair enough”). But because no one in BTS embodies transformation quite like him.
In Tarot, Death is not a card of physical demise, it is the archetype of powerful change. It asks us to shed the skins that no longer fit, to sit in silence with our shadows, and to come out the other side renewed. It is about facing truth without fear and turning pain into poetry. This is Yoongi’s superpower, don’t you agree?
Yoongi’s music often explores depression, anxiety, rage, trauma, and self-doubt, but not to romanticise them. He confronts, dissects them, dares to name every emotion. SUGA has never been about pretending to be fine. He’s about being real. The Death card invites transformation, and Yoongi has done this again and again: from underground rapper to idol, from BTS’s quiet producer to commanding soloist Agust D. Every version of him is a rebirth. He’s been through the fire, and he carries that alchemical power in his words, his beats, his gaze.
Even his presence in BTS feels like a quiet revolution. He doesn’t demand attention, but when he speaks, the room listens. Like Death, he brings truth to the table which can sometimes be uncomfortable, but is always necessary. And with that truth comes growth.
The Death card is not an ending, it is a passage. A necessary shedding before the next chapter. And with Yoongi, we’ve learned: endings can be beautiful. Especially when they make room for something even more honest.
He offers his fans a mirror,
Look. You’re not alone. You can survive this too.
Jung Hoseok a.k.a J-Hope
Card: The Star
Keywords: Hope, Healing, Light After Darkness, Inspiration
J-Hope IS The Star. He is the guiding light that appears when the dust settles, the soft glow that promises healing is not just possible, but inevitable.
It is right there in his name... Hope. But J-Hope’s optimism has never been just surface-level. It is not the loud, forced cheerfulness that avoids pain. It is something deeper, more enduring. Like, in the Fool’s Journey in Tarot, The Star shines after the storm after the Tower has crumbled, after the Death card has done its work. He’s the breath you take when you realize you did NOT fall apart completely. You’re still here. And so is the light.
Hobi’s energy has always been both grounding and elevating. On stage, he’s magnetic. He is a performer so precise that it looks effortless. Off stage, he’s the emotional glue, the vitamin that everyone gravitates to, the one who notices when someone needs a little extra warmth. He reminds the group and the fandom that joy is a radical act of self-preservation.
In Tarot, The Star also symbolizes authenticity and alignment. And J-Hope’s solo journey proved just how much depth lies behind that bright smile. His album Jack in the Box revealed shadows, questions, and creative fire. It is all the more beautiful because his hope has never been naïve.
As BTS reunites, Hobi returns as the same bright soul, but with a new layer of wisdom (and fewer shirts?!!!). His military service marked a pause, but it didn’t dim his light. If anything, it made him steadier. Stronger in the best way. The Star card appears in readings as a sign that healing is near. That you are on the right path. That, even if you don’t feel it yet, the universe is gently aligning things in your favor.
That’s J-Hope. The steady hand on your shoulder. The spark in the dark. The quiet reminder,
You’ve come this far. Don’t stop now.
Park Jimin
Card: The Lovers
Keywords: Connection, Vulnerability, Emotional Truth, Duality
If our Flirt King were a Tarot card, he would be The Lovers. It is for the very obvious reasons and also for the not-so-obvious reasons. Jimin lives and breathes connection. Emotional, physical, and spiritual. He doesn’t just perform on-stage, he feels, and he makes you feel too. (Ever tried pausing a video of Jimin dancing at a random place? Never not in perfect line!)
In Tarot, The Lovers is not simply about romance. It is about choice. Alignment. The courageous act of showing up as your full self. That’s Jimin’s gift. He opens himself up, soft and unguarded, even when it would be easier to hide behind perfection. And in that openness, he creates intimacy with his members, his fans, and himself.
Jimin walks the line between strength and softness like a dance. Just like he channels both the feminine and masculine energies fluidly. He’s known for his elegance, his ethereal voice, his almost-otherworldly stage presence. Beneath all that perfection is someone intensely human. Someone who doubts, questions, reflects, and still chooses to give love freely. That duality is the heart of The Lovers card: shadow and light, vulnerability and power, desire and self-awareness. He’s also the emotional barometer of BTS. He is deeply attuned to the feelings in the room. If someone’s hurting, he senses it. If someone needs comfort, he gives it, wordlessly, through a hug or a glance or that tiny, soul-piercing smile. His love language is presence.
When Jimin went solo with FACE, we saw him grapple with identity, heartbreak, and internal conflict; not with theatrics, but with raw honesty. That’s The Lovers energy too: confronting the mirror and loving what you find, even when it is complicated.
As BTS reunites, Jimin brings with him that same depth. He reminds us that love is a decision, not just a feeling. And that the bonds that tie us to each other, to ourselves are sacred, fragile, and worth fighting for. The Lovers is the card of true connection. And no one embodies that kind of soul-to-soul link quite like Jimin.
Jimin says,
Here I am. Will you meet me halfway?
Kim Taehyung a.k.a V
Card: The Moon
Keywords: Mystery, Intuition, Dreams, Emotion
If V were a Tarot card, he would be The Moon. He is he card of dreams, shadows, and everything that doesn’t fit into neat little boxes. Like the Moon itself, Taehyung doesn’t just reflect light. He refracts it, bends it, turns it into something entirely his own.
The Moon in Tarot is deeply emotional, often surreal. It asks you to trust your instincts, to navigate the unknown, to feel your way through the fog instead of forcing logic onto something that can only be felt. That’s Taehyung’s artistry in a nutshell. He is instinctive, moody, and rich with emotion even when the meaning isn’t immediately clear.
V is a walking contradiction in the most beautiful way. He is the one doesn’t ever do what he is told to. (just ask Jin & Hobi, will you?) He’s playful and brooding. Goofy and deeply philosophical. His voice is velvet and gravel all at once, and his performances pull you into some alternate world where everything is a little softer, a little stranger, a little more felt. Like The Moon, he invites you into the subconscious. He leads you towards your intuition, memory, dreams, and longing.
Even his fashion, photography, and solo work (Layover, anyone?) carry the hazy, poetic energy of this card. There’s nostalgia in everything he touches, a yearning for something just out of reach; like a dream you wake up from too soon.
As BTS reunites, V returns like moonlight after a long night. He is steady, silver, and still a little unknowable. But that’s the magic. He doesn’t demand understanding. He simply exists and in doing so, teaches us to embrace the parts of ourselves we don’t fully understand either. Because sometimes, healing doesn’t come from clarity. It comes from learning to move with the tide.
V says,
Follow the feeling even if you do not completely understand it yet.
Jeon Jungkook
Card: The Chariot
Keywords: Willpower, Determination Victory, Growth
If our Kookie were a Tarot card, he would be The Chariot. He embodiment of motion, momentum, and sheer unstoppable will. The Chariot doesn’t wait for the stars to align. It charges forward, fuelled by purpose and discipline. And honestly? That’s been Jungkook since day one.
From debut to global stardom, we’ve watched him evolve from the wide-eyed youngest member into a powerhouse vocalist, dancer and performer. But it wasn’t handed to him on a platter (none of the members were!). He earned it alongside his hyungs with long nights, relentless training, and a hunger to grow that never burned out.
The Chariot is about aligning opposing forces: inner doubts vs. outer expectations, fear vs. ambition; and mastering them to move forward. Jungkook has faced intense scrutiny for his perfectionism, and the pressure of being the “Golden Maknae,” and yet, he never settled. Instead, he kept learning, kept refining, kept becoming.
His solo era, especially with GOLDEN, was a full-blown Chariot moment. He was sleek, confident, and technically flawless. It was him taking the reins of his own narrative, not to prove anything but because the road was calling. Also, The Chariot isn’t just about ambition. It is also about control. Not the tight, suffocating kind, but the type that comes from deep self-knowledge. Jungkook has grown into someone who doesn’t just react to the world. Instead, he directs his own path through it. That’s victory. Not trophies and not the numbers.
As BTS reunites, Jungkook returns not as the youngest who followed, but as someone who leads, in his own way. Still humble. Still hungry. Still moving forward, but with more clarity than ever. The Chariot is a card of triumph, yes, but more importantly, it is a card of movement with purpose. And if Jungkook has shown us anything, it is this: no matter where the road leads next, he’ll meet it at full speed, eyes open, heart steady. Because for him, the journey is the victory.
Jungkook says,
I’m already on my way. Catch up if you can.
As BTS reunites on June 21, it feels like the Major Arcana has come full circle. Seven cards. Seven stories. Seven souls who’ve walked their own winding paths only to find their way back to each other, and to us. This isn’t just about military discharges or group schedules resuming. It is about the power of a comeback that the stars have been aligning for. The Tarot teaches us that no journey is linear: there are detours, deaths, rebirths, and revelations. And BTS has lived every one of them, not behind a veil of mystery, but right in front of us. With their hearts open and all cards on the table.
Each member carries their own archetype: RM’s wisdom, Jin’s light, Yoongi’s transformation, Hobi’s hope, Jimin’s emotional truth, Taehyung’s dreamlike depth, and Jungkook’s forward momentum. But together, they form something greater: a living, breathing deck of possibility, resilience, and human connection. And maybe that’s what makes BTS so special. They don’t just reflect the Tarot or an Archetype. They are a reminder that the universe keeps whispering through every song, every stage, every comeback for all of us:
“You’re not alone in this. Keep going. The story isn’t over yet.”
The deck has been shuffled.
We are ready for the magic to happen.
Welcome back, BTS!
