The Devil
Major Arcana
Element
Earth
Zodiac
Capricorn
A winged devil sits on a pedestal. Before him, a naked man and woman are chained loosely. They have small horns and tails.
Upright Meaning
The Devil represents bondage, materialism, and confronting your shadow self. It shows where you may be trapped by unhealthy attachments or limiting beliefs.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed, The Devil suggests breaking free from chains, overcoming addiction, or refusing to face your shadow.
Symbolism
The loose chains show bondage is an illusion. The inverted pentagram represents the dominance of matter over spirit.
Love Reading
Unhealthy attachments in love. Obsessive relationships. Confront relationship patterns.
Career Reading
Feeling trapped at work. Materialism driving decisions. Time to break free.
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