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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 from them whenever you choose.
The Devil reversed
Reversed, The Devil points to a release: you become aware of what was holding you back and start to break free from it.
The Devil in love
In love, it speaks of intense passion and strong physical attraction, but also jealousy or dependency. It invites you to check that the relationship is good for you.
The Devil for work and money
At work, it may point to a role where you feel trapped, or an ambition pushing you to overdo things. Where money's concerned, watch out for compulsive spending and debt.
The Devil yes or no
No Be wary of an attachment or temptation holding you back.
What the card shows
A horned creature with bat-like wings sits on a pedestal. A man and a woman are chained before him, 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.