05/27/2026
The Death card and the Devil card are probably two of the most misunderstood cards in tarot.
People often fear things they don’t understand, and tarot is no exception.
At the end of the day, tarot cards are pieces of paper with symbolic images on them. Fear usually comes from the meaning people project onto the cards before they actually learn what they represent.
In my experience, I’ve noticed that people fear the Death card more than any other card in tarot because they automatically assume it means somebody is going to die.
But symbolically, that is not what this card represents.
The Death card is associated with transformation, endings, rebirth, and letting cycles close so new ones can begin. It’s the shedding of old skin so we can grow into what’s next.
And honestly, transformation can be painful sometimes because as humans, we tend to hold onto versions of ourselves, relationship patterns, and situations long after we’ve outgrown them.
Then there’s the Devil card.
This card isn’t about some dramatic evil force the way people assume. It represents the shadow side of ourselves: addiction, codependency, fear, greed, escapism, unhealthy attachments, self-sabotage, and the things that keep us stuck or disconnected from ourselves.
I’m not here to convince anybody what they should or shouldn’t believe, and I can’t speak for how other people use tarot.
I just want people to understand the kind of work I personally do with my cards and the way I approach tarot as a tool for reflection, awareness, and growth.
