This alternative Devil card portrays the irresistible pull of passion and perilous allure of desire. Chained by fate, an angel and Medusa fall in love. He approaches her willingly and without retreat – even as his rose-holding arm begins to turn to stone. He presses forward, bringing a glimmer of hope to Medusa's heart, a heart long encased in darkness and surrounded by the remnants of death. In turn, one of Medusa's venomous serpents is drawn toward the rose, symbolizing a fragile yet profound connection. Together, they move toward a love so powerful it promises to free them both from their earthly binds.
indecent, tempting, unethical, pessimistic, fearful, disloyal, forbidden love, love affair, deceit, confinement
liberation, avoidance, curse, blindness, disadvantage, desire
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