Major Arcana
The Devil
The Devil is Major Arcana card number XV. The Major Arcana speak of life's great lessons and turning points.
Keywords
- Attachment
- Desire
- Temptation
In short: The Devil stands for attachment, desire and temptation. The Devil reveals the chains that bind us: habits, dependencies or desires that control us. Reversed, it announces liberation: you break free from something that was holding you back. In a yes-or-no question it leans towards “No”.
Upright meaning
The Devil reveals the chains that bind us: habits, dependencies or desires that control us. Recognising them is the first step to freeing yourself.
The card's advice
Look squarely at whatever is holding you back.
Frequently asked questions about The Devil
What does The Devil mean reversed?
Reversed, it announces liberation: you break free from something that was holding you back.
What does The Devil mean in love?
Intense passion, but also jealousy or dependence. Ask yourself whether the relationship is good for you.
What does The Devil mean for career and money?
Beware of impulsive spending, or of a job that ties you down only for the money.
Is The Devil a yes or a no?
The Devil leans towards “no”: it advises waiting, reviewing or changing your approach before acting. Reversed, it may soften into a “not yet”.
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