The Devil Tarot Card Meaning: Upright, Reversed, Love & Career

The Devil (Major Arcana 15 (XV)) means attachment, shadow, temptation. Upright and reversed meaning, in love, in career, and as advice.

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The Devil is card 15 (XV) of the Major Arcana. Its core themes are attachment, shadow, temptation. A binding pattern is visible. Awareness is the first unlock.

The Devil upright meaning

  • A binding pattern is visible. Awareness is the first unlock.

  • Keywords: attachment, shadow, temptation.

The Devil reversed meaning

Breaking free. Name the habit or fear and take one step out of it.

The Devil in love and relationships

Unhealthy attachment, obsession or a dynamic that feels hard to leave. Notice where you hold the chain yourself.

The Devil in career and money

Golden handcuffs, overwork or a habit you rely on. Identify what you feel you cannot live without.

The Devil as advice

Name what binds you; most of the bonds are looser than they look.

The Devil in each position of a 6-card spread

  • How you feel now: The Devil here points to attachment. Your present state of mind and self-image.

  • What you want most: The Devil here points to attachment. The desire or goal pulling your attention.

  • Your fears: The Devil here points to attachment. What you are avoiding or anxious about.

  • What is going for you: The Devil here points to attachment. Support, strengths, and helpful currents.

  • What is going against you: The Devil here points to attachment. Friction, blocks, or opposing forces.

  • Likely outcome: The Devil here points to attachment. Where things tend if nothing major changes.

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The Devil stands for attachment, shadow, temptation. A binding pattern is visible. Awareness is the first unlock.

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