The Death, The Tower & The Devil: Why These “Scary” Tarot Cards Are Actually Allies in your Reading

Let’s talk about the three cards that freak people out the most when they show up in a reading:

🖤 The Death card

⚡ The Tower card

😈 The Devil card

Cue the dramatic music, right?

But here’s the truth—and hear me when I say this:

These cards are not out to get you. In fact, they often show up right when you're about to experience a breakthrough.

Let’s break down the fear factor and look at what these cards really mean.

🖤 Death: The Card of Sacred Transformation

First of all, Death does NOT mean someone is going to die. Like, at all. Death in tarot is symbolic. It represents an ending—but one that clears space for a new beginning.

Think of it like compost. Something old is breaking down to nourish your next chapter. A job you’ve outgrown. A belief that’s holding you back. A relationship dynamic that’s no longer aligned.This card says: Let it go. You're ready for more.

✨ Affirmation: “I release what no longer serves me to make space for growth.”

⚡ The Tower: Necessary Chaos

The Tower gets a bad rep because it tends to shake things up—but it only knocks down what’s not built on truth. This card can feel intense, sure. But it’s also the biggest wake-up call for freedom. Maybe something in your life has been held together with duct tape and denial. The Tower says, “Time to rebuild. Stronger. Wiser. Real.”

Yes, it's disruption—but it’s the kind that gets you out of a stuck cycle. Without it, we might stay in jobs, relationships, or patterns that we know aren't right... but we're too scared to leave.

✨ Affirmation: “Even in chaos, I am being realigned with truth.”

😈 The Devil: What Has Power Over You?

Despite its name, the Devil card isn’t about evil or hellfire. It’s about attachment. Addiction, fear, shame, temptation—anything that feels like it owns you.

But here's the plot twist: the chains in the Devil card are usually loose. You can slip out of them anytime. This card asks you to check in with your own power. Are you giving it away? Are you mistaking comfort for freedom?

The Devil invites shadow work—looking at what’s going on underneath the surface, without judgment. It’s deep healing territory.

✨ Affirmation: “I reclaim my power and make choices that align with my truth.”

So Why Do These Cards Scare Us?

Because they deal with the deep stuff. Change. Disruption. Shadow. Ego.But that’s also where real growth happens. These cards don’t come to punish—they come to liberate.They remind us we’re more powerful, capable, and ready than we realize.

Final Thought: The Cards Don’t Create the Energy—They Reveal It

Death, The Tower, and The Devil aren’t the villains of the tarot—they’re truth-tellers. They’re the cards that show up when you’re ready to evolve, break free, and step into something more aligned.

So the next time you see one in a reading, take a deep breath and say:"Okay, Universe—I’m listening."

You might just find these “scary” cards become your greatest allies.