The Devil Across Decks 🎴✨
God knows I want to break free!
The Devil speaks to the moments when we feel stuck - old habits, lingering fears, or temptations that look sweeter than they are. In traditional decks he appears as the horned figure of Christian lore; in modern decks he’s often softened, reframed, or even renamed, but the core idea remains: what holds us back, and how do we reclaim our power?
1. Stained Glass Tarot — Christian Beauty
The Stained Glass Tarot draws on the luminous beauty of cathedral windows, casting each card in jewel-bright colour. Here, The Devil appears in a classic form - red skin, wings, horns - framed in stained glass intensity.
The Devil Vibes:
🔥 Key themes: addiction, entrapment, fear
🎨 Emotional tone: heavy, intense, claustrophobic
✨ Unique: a traditional Devil staring directly at the viewer, unblinking
2. Everyday Witch — Everyday Temptations
In the Everyday Witch Tarot, the Devil is far more approachable: a seemingly normal figure offering treats and money to two distracted young people. The cats, as always, know better - ears back, tails twitching, trying to steer their humans away.
The Devil Vibes:
🧪 Key themes: temptation, distraction, uncertainty
🎨 Emotional tone: uneasy, slightly comical, gently cautionary
✨ Unique: the Devil blends in at first… until you notice the tail
3. Cosy Witch Tarot — A Brighter Reframing
This modern deck renames several cards for inclusivity and warmth. The Devil becomes The Broom, shifting focus from bondage to liberation: sweeping out outdated patterns and clearing space for something better.
The Devil Vibes:
🌿 Key themes: taking action, freeing yourself, reclaiming power
🎨 Emotional tone: hopeful, energising, bright
✨ Unique: reframes The Devil entirely - freedom through small, intentional action
Reflection:
Across these decks, The Devil shifts from fearsome captor to sneaky tempter to a symbol of self-liberation. Each asks a different question: What binds you? What tempts you? What can you clear away today?
Caption:
Nothing is stronger than we are.
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