The Devil Meaning
- attachment
- passion
- bondage
- shadow
Upright meaning
The Devil speaks of habits, fears and attachments that hold us captive. The chains in the card are loose: freedom is possible. It calls you to notice what restricts you and to set yourself free.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the chains loosen: breaking free from an addiction or an unhealthy bond. A card of release and awareness.
What does The Devil mean in love?
In love, strong passion but also jealousy or a dependent relationship. Healthy boundaries matter.
Career and money
At work, a situation that makes you unhappy but feels hard to leave. With money, watch overspending and debt.
Yes or no?
No; first untie what binds you. That is the answer The Devil gives in yes-or-no spreads; but a card's meaning is only complete when read together with the cards beside it and the context of your question.
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