The Meaning of the Devil Card in the Tarot

The meaning of the Tarot card "The Devil"

The Devil card in the Tarot is about ambition and is also synonymous with temptation, addiction and depression. The basic symbols of this card are a Devil with wings and horns on a black pedestal, naked male and female figures, chains and an inverted pentagram.

The meaning of the card The Devil upright

When the Devil card is up in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes a fall, unexpected failure, controversy, violence, disaster, a bad-tempered person and strange experiences. The Devil card warns you not to be too restrained, but to be passionate and ambitious. You are restrained because you allow yourself to be.

The meaning of the card The Devil reversed

When the Devil card is reversed in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes liberation, enlightenment, overcoming disadvantages and divorce. It's a card about letting go and moving on. You have recognized what held you back in the past and are ready to move past it and into a more promising future.

The meaning of the card The Devil in love

The Devil card in a Tarot love reading can be a bit tricky. If you're single, it could indicate that you want to be loved, but aren't sure how. It can also signal that you're using sex as a substitute for true intimacy and might do better if you took a step back to re-evaluate what you really want in a relationship. If you are in a relationship, it may indicate that you feel suffocated, trapped or overly co-dependent, which must be addressed if you want to enter a healthy relationship arena.

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