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Arcana 15
The Devil The Devil: meaning
- attachment
- temptation
- desire
The Devil speaks of attachments, dependencies, and temptations.
NoBe wary of an attachment or temptation holding you back.
The Devil: meaning
The Devil speaks of attachments, dependencies, and temptations. It shows what's holding you back: a habit, a relationship, a fear, a desire. The chains in the image are loose: you can free yourself the moment you choose to.
The Devil: The Reversed Card
Reversed, The Devil announces a release: you're becoming aware of what's been holding you back and starting to break free from it.
The Devil in Love
In love, it speaks of intense passion, strong physical attraction, but also jealousy or dependency. It invites you to check that the relationship is actually good for you.
The Devil at Work and in Money
At work, it can signal a job where you feel stuck, or ambition pushing you to overdo it. Money-wise, watch out for compulsive spending and debt.
The Devil as Yes or No
No Be wary of an attachment or temptation holding you back.
What the Card Shows
A horned creature with bat wings sits on a pedestal. A man and a woman are chained before it, but their chains hang loosely around their necks.
The Card's Advice: Name what's holding you back: that's the first step to breaking free.
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Image: Rider-Waite tarot (1909), public domain.