Prompt: “Pull the Death card from your deck(s). Compare the imagery between the card provided below and the card(s) from your own deck(s). How would you read them differently and why?“
Modern Love Tarot – Whips and chains and patent leather really leans into the sexual aspect of the Devil card, and I would normally interpret this card as being about those things you are curious about that might be considered risky or taboo. Out of the four cards I’m interpreting in this exercise, it is the most likely card that I would interpret with sexual undertones, although not always… for it isn’t sex I think about when I look at this card, but the thrill of anticipation when trying something new and/or dangerous.
Midnight Magic Tarot – Hypomyces lactifluorum is a parasidic fungus that takes over the fruiting bodies of other nearby mushrooms. In this card I see the potential for addiction. Not just in reference to drugs or alcohol, but to anything that can provide one the dopamine our brains crave. Sugar, cookies, praise, kisses, driving too fast… the list is endless. What in your life has the potential to take over if you don’t keep it in check? What can you do to help keep these things in check so that they don’t take over and possibly change your life in negative ways?
Margarete Petersen Tarot – Eyes gaze upon you through the sharp angles of judgement as open wounds fill the frame and chaos reigns. In the grip of obsession and addiction, it doesn’t matter how deep the knife cuts… as long as you get what you crave. The imagery in this card speaks to me of wounds, self judgements, and that savage need that grips one’s insides when addiction is upon us. Where in life are you sacrificing pieces of yourself for something that’s slowly starting to take over or sabotage what you once held dear?
The Mind’s Eye Tarot – Again we see eyes watching on and a theme of red. Red is the color of passion, anger, lust, and blood. It’s the color of obsession and the color of gaping wounds. The figure in this card seems indifferent in both her posture and demeanor. Combined with the eyes and the overwhelming red of the card’s coloring, what I see her is a question about what you are ignoring. What bad habits or shadow behavior needs dealt with instead of turning your back upon it and pretending it doesn’t exist?
Twisting the Leaf 