The Devil
Keywords:
Oppression, shadow self, materialism, dependency, mental health issues, bondage, secrecy, addiction, sexuality, obsession, violence, selfishness, anxiety, futility, excess, powerlessness, limitations, mental health issues, abuse, fame.
General:
The Devil represents those things which chain the spirit to the material realm. Enslavement to desires, substances, people, money, and other vices come at a terrible price to your spiritual life.
You are likely facing a choice or have already made a choice that will make you dependent on something. It may even seem to fix an immediate problem, but you should know by now that taking the easy route is never actually easier in the end.
This card is trying to make you aware of your circumstances. The universe wants to set you free from all forms of oppression, however this situation is almost certainly self-imposed and only you can remove your shackles. The Devil convinces you that you do not have the power.
Compulsive behaviors are one of things we can use to gauge if we are in the thralls of The Devil. It may seem like you feel better, safer, or more alive when in possession of your addiction, but if you feel like you cannot live without something, it’s a sign it has you in its grips.
Sometimes comfort can be a prison. This card reminds us that when we are extremely possessive of things we open ourselves up to being possessed by them in return. If you must manipulate or control others to get what you want in life, a rude awakening is in store for you.
The Devil often occurs in a layout when people aren’t ready to change. Even though their decisions are disconnecting them from experiencing a more meaningful existence, they aren’t willing to risk giving up something tangible (even if it doesn’t make them truly happy) to take a a chance on an uncertain future working towards something more fulfilling.
Money & Career $
The Devil can represent success in your endeavors but it usually comes at a steep price. The proverbial deal with The Devil.
Sometimes this card speaks to being in debt or financially strapped with a need for change in circumstances, but feeling trapped from fear of leaving a comfortable job, living circumstances, or lifestyle.
Financially this card might represent bad bargains, issues with agreements or contracts, bad spending habits, or gambling.
Love & Relationships <3
Sometimes this card can show an extremely strong love connection between two people, but far more often a codependent attachment.
It can represent a relationship that is established on financial terms, expedience for the participants, or a partnership linked to sexual exploration and/or dependence. This is unlikely to be a relationship built on spiritual foundations or deeply shared interests.
However this may be exactly the kind of relationship people want in their lives at this time. The importance lies in both parties being aware of the other’s intentions, lest one make an unwitting and un-consenting slave of the other.
Other Aspects.
NUMBER: 15
KEY NUMBER: 26
ELEMENT: Earth
NUMEROLOGICAL LINK: 6, The Lovers
ASTROLOGICAL PLANET OR SIGN: Capricorn the Goat
ASTROLOGICAL DECAN: N/A
PATHWAY ON THE TREE OF LIFE: Sixteenth, in-between Hod and Tiphareth
HEBREW LETTER: Ayin
Translation: Clear vision
Symbol: Eye
CHAKRA: Base for base instincts
PERSONALITY:
ALTERNATIVE NAMES: Pan, Beezlebub, Temptation, Lucifer, Satan, Dark Lord, Leviathan, The Tempter, Mephistopheles, Prince of Darkness
ANSWER: No
The Devil REVERSED
Keywords:
Reasserting control, independence, freedom, detachment, revelation, overcoming addiction, revelation, reclaiming power.
General:
Reversed The Devil shows someone opening up to the possibility of change. You may be close to making an advancement in life, but usually this requires giving something up or going back to a place in your life where you are able make time for seeking out paths of spiritual sustenance.
This card may also arise when you are in the depths of despair. Openness towards letting a higher power (even if it is just asking your higher self) assist you can be a great first step towards breaking out of this rut.
The Father of Lies’ control over you depends on getting you to believe untruths. So remember, you do have other choices available to you, you are more than enough as a person, the universe can provide for your needs. Love and accept yourself and get excited for what can happen when you make changes.
Lastly, this card may be asking you to release unhealthy attachments to people and things at this time. If you aren’t absolutely certain you need something in your life, there is a chance it might just be dead weight dragging you down.
Money/Career $
If your work life hasn’t been satisfying, you may find yourself ready to move in a new direction and willing to mix things up to get results.
Financially this card is hopeful if you or someone you know has been struggling with extravagant spending, gambling, or other imprudent decisions with money.
Love / Relationships <3
The Devil reversed can signal the beginning of ridding yourself of negative patterns that may have kept you from experiencing healthy relationships in the past.
It can also signify non traditional relationships, e.g. same sex, open partnerships, no strings attached, or other unique pairings.
As a single person it can show you are beginning to see your own value. Which can result in being happy to be single for the time being or being willing to wait for the right person.
In a committed relationship it may mean that you have been struggling, but things are looking up. In a relationship that has been a rollercoaster, you might be deciding that that you are ready to get off the ride.