Main meaning of the card
Straight position
This Arcanum is related to everything that is traditionally associated in a person with the concept of sin. Greed, intemperance, uncontrollability of rude instincts - all this is under the “jurisdiction” of the Devil. This card is also interpreted as a dead end situation that has developed either for subjective reasons (personal susceptibility to passions) or for objective reasons (human dishonesty, optionality, or some circumstances “against”).
And, of course, the Devil is sexuality, but sexuality is vicious, tending toward perversion, or simply irresistible.
Some clarifications in the interpretation of the Arcana can be brought by the cards located next to it. For example, the Devil with the Jester means exposure to alcohol or drugs, with the Hierophant - subordination to bad authorities (sects, informal associations of a negative kind), with the Wheel of Fortune - a huge craving for gambling.
Inverted position
The inverted Devil does not change its negative connotation, but demonstrates slightly different shadow sides of human nature - weak or broken will, failure of plans, serious illness, fear of the unconscious. Pay attention to some combinations with the Devil in an inverted form, namely: with Strength (submission to brute force, powerlessness before it), with the Priestess (fear of witchcraft), with the Moon (insanity or even insanity). In the case of an inverted Arcanum, the passions raging in a person’s soul may not be as strong as with its upright position. However, this is a controversial issue. For the resentment due to our own powerlessness, the thirst for revenge on the one who put us in a dead end or shameful situation, can be very great.
Love and relationships
Straight position
For the personal sphere, the Devil symbolizes a vicious relationship, a union based solely on sexual attraction, fascination with a person who is completely unworthy of it. And also - a marriage of convenience, when behind words of love and promises of fidelity there is a desire to acquire material wealth, and perhaps throw their owner out of his life as unnecessary. Very traditional in this regard is the combination of the Devil and Lovers (this combination means a relationship in which we are talking only about sexual attraction without a drop of romantic and bright feelings).
Inverted position
The inverted Devil for such layouts denotes a relationship based on the weakness of one partner and the strength of the second. That is, one of them demonstrates despotism, sophisticated mockery towards the other, or blackmails him with his own weaknesses (“I can’t live without you,” “I won’t survive,” “you’ll find out then,” etc.) The second at the same time turns out to be a victim, involuntary or voluntary, and endures, agrees, submits... And it is the inverted Devil that best describes the situation when one person achieved another with the help of a love plot (especially in combination with a Magician).
Pay attention also to the combination “inverted Devil - Chariot”; it says that the union of people is far from equal and in it one person openly pushes the other around.
Career
Straight position
This Arcana for a career indicates corrupt actions, intrigue, and illegal transactions (naturally, including in combination with Justice). In addition, the Devil testifies to a tempting offer, which, if accepted, will force a person to commit illegal or immoral acts. And one more thing: The Devil in Combination with the Empress means shadow sources of income, with the Emperor - participation in a certain structure, well thought out and organized, but engaged in some prohibited operations (for example, in a mafia group).
Inverted position
In an inverted position, the Devil is powerlessness against intrigue and “snooping”, the lack of the right to vote in the team. This is a despotic boss or serious problems with supervisory authorities. The combination of the inverted Devil with the Hanged Man suggests that it will not be possible to get out of the current vicious circle very soon, and with Death - that non-resistance to other people's vice and evil will lead to the most destructive consequences.
Don't be afraid to shine a light on what seems dark and unknown. It is necessary to fight evil, because the situation has not always gone as far as it seems. Of course, we ourselves often commit actions that are not at all disrespectful. But let this become a reason not to cry over your own imperfections, but an impetus to take the path of self-improvement even more firmly.
The devil means disappointed hopes, limited opportunities and hidden fears that we are not aware of.
It can also mean a morbid addiction to sex or a craving for money.
The devil is sitting on a small cube that is definitely too small for him.
This symbolizes the inconvenience that his limited view of life causes the Devil.
However, the people depicted on the map look completely happy.
At times, when things are bad, the easiest thing to do is to continue to believe that everything is fine.
In fact, everything starts to be normal only when you realize what is really happening.
Discomfort simply marks that something is wrong in your life.
If the inconvenience is imaginary, then, of course, everything is in order.
The chains do not actually chain people, they are thrown casually and can be easily removed.
This shows that things can be changed and your burden is not as heavy as it seems.
For example, if you have a difficult relationship with alcohol, you are able to solve this problem.
But you can correct a negative situation only when you have enough determination and maturity.
The appearance of the Devil in a reading often means that you still lack the maturity to rise above some kind of contradiction.
On the other hand, the Devil often hints at the need to “come to terms” with your own immaturity (not to deny it, but to make sure that it does not interfere with your life) or that you need to follow your instinct.
Accepting your own humanity, with all its inherent limitations, will free you from the shackles of self-hatred.
Questions to ask yourself if you pull the Devil card
- Are you too preoccupied with material goods?
- Do you feel like you are powerless against sexual urges or a bad habit?
- Are you seriously upsetting or harming someone?
- What do your instincts tell you?
Wouldn't it be better to just follow this advice?
- Are you trying too hard to be perfect?
- Do you at times feel guilty for being you and ashamed of yourself?
Key Ideas
You may feel like you're stuck in a negative situation, but the solution exists, you just haven't seen it yet.The card encourages you to take responsibility for what happened, stop blaming other people or events, and have the courage to free yourself.
Friends
Direct card: One of your friends is involved in a potentially dangerous situation - perhaps drugs or drinking.Your intervention now can make a difference.
Reversed card: You and your friends are acting too childish.
Now is the perfect time to start using your time more profitably.
Studies
Direct card: At school, you may be the target or witness of bullying and ridicule.Tell a teacher you trust about this - it is important not to let this situation drag on.
Reversed card: The ability to cause a burst of laughter is a valuable talent, but don't throw it away in vain.
You try too hard to please people.
Pay a little less attention to others, and a little more to yourself.
Dating
Direct card: If your boyfriend or girlfriend wants sex and you don't feel ready for it, don't give in.Don't let any reason force you to do something you don't want to do.
Each such action is later regretted.
Reversed card: Do you feel like you are constantly thinking about sex?
Maybe you're sleeping with just anyone?
If so, look again at the picture of the devil.
The fact is that excess is always harmful, no matter what we are talking about.
Family
Direct card: Perhaps someone in your family has a secret, or the person is simply sad and depressed.He needs professional help.
Reversed card: If a loved one encourages you to do things you don't really want to do, or puts you down, convince yourself to talk to a trusted adult about it.
Ask for advice and help.
If you are ashamed, it is false shame.
Interests
Direct card: You clearly know what is interesting to you and what is not.You are old enough not to engage in activities that you consider harmful or dangerous.
Reversed card: Apparently, you kill time in idle entertainment that is expensive, but does not bring benefits, such as drugs or pornography.
Are you sure you need life substitutes?
Try to live.
Health/Appearance
Direct card: Somehow everyone, that is, everyone, likes your appearance.You exude sexual energy that attracts people.
Reversed card: Are you sure your body deserves this kind of treatment?
Piercing and tattooing are good in moderation, but in excess they can be a way of self-destruction.
Why didn't you please yourself?
Money
Direct card: You like to spend money and buy nice things.Your greatest pleasure is shopping in general or buying gifts.
Reversed card: You have a deep and sincere love for money.
The object is not worthy of such depth of feeling, do not go too far.
Nowadays it is too easy to become a prisoner of the material world.
Fortune telling in half a minute
Thomas felt like crap.He is overweight, and he is a completely uninteresting person (so he thought) - who would want to be friends with him?
During "windows" in the school schedule, Thomas avoided everyone and most often went to the library.
During fortune telling, he received the Devil card - a negative card, showing that Thomas was trapped in a negative way of thinking.
He imprisoned himself.
The card made it clear that you need to change your approach to the situation and seek support from your parents/guardians, or ask for help from a doctor.
Annie Lionnet. “Tarot. Practical guide."
< >Horns, the symbol of the Devil, connect him with Satan and all that is dark and shameful.
But Satan is also Lucifer, the “bringer of light,” which reflects the duality of this card.
Disappointments.
Prohibitions.
Obstacles.
Fears.
In many Tarot decks, the Devil is depicted as a half-man, half-beast with horns and hooves; he usually sits on a throne to which two figures are chained.
The essence of this card lies in its duality.
The other side of Satan is Lucifer, whose name means “bringer of light” - a reminder that light can be found in the midst of darkness.
This card points to the potential abilities that can be discovered in the most hidden and unexpected corners of our soul, if only we dare to break through to them through the impenetrable darkness of the base instincts that hide them.
Symbolism
The devil embodies the wildest and most untamed aspects of our soul that we usually suppress.We often experience feelings of fear and shame in front of such hidden vices (such as lust, greed and envy) and refuse to acknowledge their existence in ourselves.
Carl Jung called these qualities our dark “shadow” nature.
The fact that we feel so uncomfortable being alone with our base nature means that we tend to project it onto other people so that we don't have to face it ourselves.
This brings more devastation to our souls and causes more problems than if we dared to openly admit our vices and shortcomings.
When we are able to unblock those parts of our psyche that disgust us, we release a powerful flow of positive energy.
The devil teaches us to recognize and perceive as a whole all aspects of our soul, both dark and light.
It reminds us that we are all made of good and evil.
If we are aware of our own shortcomings and failures, then we will be more tolerant of both ourselves and other people, i.e. Let us no longer judge ourselves in others.
Interpretation
If you get this card, it means that you will have to face the base part of your nature.You may find yourself in a difficult situation that makes you feel depressed and hopeless.
Without giving in to the temptation to look for someone else to blame for your circumstances, you should try to look for the source of your troubles within yourself.
Although this experience may not be pleasant for you, it will allow you to get to know yourself better and discover your negative qualities that have been unconsciously suppressed until now.
As a result, you will be able to remove these internal barriers to your growth and overcome your self-destructive tendencies.
Therefore, if you want to reach your full potential, sooner or later you will have to face your inner Devil and try to win it over to your side.
This can be the impetus for you to gain true freedom and transform you into a more fulfilling person.
Stuart R. Kaplan. "Classic Tarot. Origin, history, fortune telling."
< >Description
This card shows a demon with horns and wings like a bat standing on a pedestal, holding a torch in his left hand.The Devil's right hand is raised up, which signifies black magic and destruction.
Two horned and tailed figures are tied by a thick rope by the necks to a ring embedded in a stone pedestal.
A rope instead of a steel chain implies that if we submit to our own failures, the bonds that bind us can be broken through determination and willpower.
The devil holds an extinguished torch, which symbolizes destruction and evil intentions.
The devil brings death, misfortune and suffering.
This card represents human suffering and loneliness.
The devil represents a malicious person who does not think about others and the future consequences.
This card indicates unfortunate circumstances and unhappy situations.
Meaning in fortune telling
Subordination.Devastation.
Addiction.
Hostility.
Servility.
A fall.
Lack of success.
An unusual event.
Bad external influence or advice.
Black magic.
Unexpected failure.
Seeming inability to achieve your goals.
Dependence on another person, which leads to unhappiness.
Violence.
Shock.
Doom.
Punishing yourself.
Temptation by evil.
Self-destruction.
Disaster.
Astral influence.
Separation from the usual methods of self-expression to such an extent that a person becomes morally weakened and loses himself.
A person with a bad character.
Perverse sense of humor.
Lack of principles.
Lack of ethics.
Reversed meaning
Liberation from addiction.Throwing off the shackles.
A break.
Divorce.
Recognition of one person's needs by another.
Overcoming insurmountable obstacles.
The beginning of spiritual understanding.
First steps towards enlightenment.
Overcoming the fear of showing your true self.
P. Scott Hollander. "Tarot for Beginners."
< >The allegory here is not an independent will, but a mind working to destroy the divine balance.
The Devil corresponds to the number fifteen and the Hebrew letter samekh.
Allegory
The struggle between the highest good and the highest evil; choice or conflict between order and chaos.Description
In some decks, the Devil is depicted on the card traditionally, with horns, hooves, a tail and a pitchfork.He towers over a single pathetic figure.
His pose, with his hand raised like a puppeteer's, parodies the figure of the High Priest.
Most decks depict a large Devil and two smaller figures, male and female, standing at the foot of his throne.
These smaller figures may be demons, humans, or horned creatures.
In all such decks they are chained or tied to the foot of the Devil's throne.
Note that the poses of all three figures are a repetition or parody of the poses depicted on the Fifth Arcana (High Priest).
The central figure of the Devil in these decks can take a variety of forms - from a horned goat to the likeness of a man.
He can be both an attractive and intimidating figure.
Whatever the form, there are almost always wings and horns, and sometimes an inverted pentagram on the forehead or crown.
In almost all decks, the Devil raises or extends his hand over the two souls chained to his throne.
The main figure is usually sitting, but can also stand; on his face there is either a seductive smile or rage.
His mood directly affects the other two figures.
If the Devil smiles, so do his minions; if he frowns, his slaves either mourn or tremble with fear.
The image of this powerful figure who rules over all who come under her influence can be read either as an antithesis or as a sarcasm of the blessing given by the Pontiff (High Priest) on the Fifth Arcana.
It is sometimes difficult to tell whether the two smaller figures are his captives, slaves or favorites; one way or another, they are unconditionally subject to his will.
Please note that the figures standing on the sides not only repeat the minor priests of the Fifth Arcana, but also symbolize the two columns present on the cards of the Major Arcana.
Inner meaning
The devil is the antithesis of good, symbolizing forces that seek to disrupt the harmony of existence.It is not simply individualism or the desire to go his own way that makes him the embodiment of evil.
The Magician (First Arcana) also tries to impose his will on the world, and in fact the result of completing the Tarot path is your ability to truly control your own destiny.
The allegory here is not an independent will, but a mind working to destroy the divine balance.
His goal is to overthrow Divine Law and plunge the world into a state of chaos.
The ancients taught that there is an order to the world in which all living beings are able to find their best purpose.
Divine law is designed to establish and maintain this order.
The devil seeks to disrupt and overthrow it.
He can act as a tempter or rule through fear, but in any case his goal is to lead astray.
As the Tarot teaches, the true path is to get closer to divine power.
It is at this point that you can choose whether to continue towards your final goal or take another path that ends here.
At this moment the temptation for the seeker is especially great.
You are simply forced to wait for your tasks to be completed (Moderation).
The devil seems to indicate a way to achieve the same goal without waiting and without effort.
Don't forget that you can achieve your goal without the help of the Devil.
He is only interested in you because your potential far exceeds anything he hoped to gain by stopping you.
You are not offered the easy road.
For the power that the Devil offers, you will have to give up your free will.
Value in the layout
Direct or positive: hatred, violence, destruction.Disorder, doom, misfortune.
Bound will.
Your will and personality are transferred to another.
Moreover, something predetermined and therefore inevitable, but not necessarily evil.
Reversed or negative: pettiness, weakness.
Blindness, jealousy, illness.
Evil rock.
Incorrect choice.
A disaster for you that will benefit others.
You are offered a quick solution to your problems.
If you are impatient enough to agree, you can see the collapse of your hopes and plans.
Achieve success on your own.
Resist the temptation, which is very attractive, to cut corners and do not be afraid of hard work, continue it alone.
If this card represents the Questioner, then be careful.
The power you gain over your subordinates is intoxicating, and you may enjoy manipulating, controlling, and even playing with their lives.
But the real Devil has one road - to hell.
Mary Greer. "The Complete Book of Reversed Tarot Cards."
< >The devil is associated primarily with fears, lies and ignorance, which result in doubt and pessimism.
The word “devil” itself comes from a root meaning “rival, adversary” - that is, someone or something acting against your interests and well-being.
The card shows what blocks, limits or weakens your creative energy, what prevents you from taking action and which may have something to do with childhood trauma and guilt.
At best, you will do what is bad for you, mock others, pester them, torment and confuse them.
You may break social or sexual taboos, get caught up in material needs, or be tempted to bend generally accepted rules and make them serve your purposes.
You may seek income through improper use of power and influence, and you may impose your will on others or seek to gain control over them.
On the other hand, you may be overcome by fear that some evil external forces want to harm you, and then you will begin to take out your paranoia on others, tormenting them with your suspicion and hatred.
Beneath all this, however, there will be an inability to love and, as a result, a feeling of isolation and lack of contact with people.
From a psychological point of view, this card represents the Shadow - those aspects of your personality that you deny, refuse to acknowledge or hide.
It can represent sexuality, but a sexuality associated with perversion and violence.
You may be tempted by lust, greed, or pride.
You may become obsessed with a person or object and experience a fatal attraction to it.
Emotionally, it may be panic or confusion.
Perhaps you yourself awakened all the forces of hell or turned out to be a source of chaos.
Sometimes the Devil just means fun, playfulness and various pranks - “the devil himself forced me to do this.”
Or maybe you are afraid and carefully avoid what you consider “bad,” and this in itself already limits and constrains your actions.
Sometimes the Devil means intentionally and maliciously causing pain to others or a tendency to act out of jealousy, envy or hostility.
It may also be addictive behavior or compulsive behaviors and reactions.
As the god Pan, the Devil inspires awe and attracts man to the elemental forces of nature.
It can also mean a lack of a sense of humor and an inability to laugh at oneself, as well as excessive dogmatism and superficial perception.
Traditional meanings: fate, fate.
Violence, destruction, destruction, shock.
Disease.
Passion, fury, strength, energy.
Impulse, motive.
Shamelessness.
Lust, sensuality, attractiveness.
Occult powers, black magic.
Slavery, addiction.
Malice, malice.
Temptation, temptation.
Self-destruction.
Inverted Devil
The Devil reversed can represent more extreme extremes than any other Tarot card.At one end of the spectrum there is victorious evil, spiritual blindness, voluntary surrender in the face of temptation and complete indulgence of one's appetites.
But at the other end, you reject evil and addiction and embark on the path to spiritual enlightenment.
By following the principle of enantiodromia, you are transformed from a sinner to a saint, like a pendulum that has swung too far to one side and gone over the top.
Remember St. Paul, who was converted on the road to Damascus and became an apostle from a villain.
At times, the Devil reversed can signify a sense of superiority over the weaknesses and moral instability of others, or being overly truthful, ethical, and virtuous.
You can resolutely reject all temptations, rip off the blindfold and escape from an unpleasant situation.
It may be time to quit a destructive job where you feel like you belong to the company but are afraid to leave because you have to pay the bills.
The Devil Reversed can also indicate the opportunity to access hitherto hidden treasures of creativity and the ability to spontaneously enjoy life.
If you can realize that your fears are groundless, then you will free yourself from false prohibitions and manipulative scenarios, as well as from various types of codependencies.
Often this card makes it possible to see your destructive behavioral patterns and the reasons for the improper use of energy resources.
Sometimes it manifests itself in the fact that the weaknesses and vicious actions of a particular public figure dispel your illusions.
And sometimes it’s your tendency to come up with reasons and excuses rather than see how bad the situation really is.
If you truly believe that this energy has nothing to do with you and project it onto other people, you see them as false leaders, soul catchers and malicious troublemakers.
The reflection of this map can be found in politicians and the crowds they control, in dictators and those they make scapegoats, in critics and their victims, in sorcerers and the simpletons who believe them.
On the internal plane, these are nightmares, panic and fixation on one’s own and others’ sinfulness.
But at the same time, this energy can manifest itself as casual fun and ridicule, debunking evil and exposing false pride and blind prejudice.
In terms of health, the upright Devil represents violence - physical, emotional or sexual - as well as smoking, hemorrhoids and sexually transmitted diseases, while the inverted one can indicate recovery.
In some cultures, what we call bacteria and viruses were considered demons that entered the body of the sick; in this context, the Devil reversed signifies their expulsion.
From a shamanic and magical perspective, this card represents the Horned God - the ruler of nature!
It is also trickster energy.
It is associated with establishing protection and represents that stage of working with dreams and the Shadow when, in order to return the lost part of the soul, a magician or shaman must defeat the enemy.
Traditional Reversed Meanings: fate, fate
Weakness, baseness.
Blindness.
Love passion and lust.
Difficulties, intrigues, troubles.
Enchantment, enchantment.
Liberation from bonds, end of slavery.
Recovery, cure, reprieve.
Divorce.
The initial stage of spiritual understanding.
Virtue.
Morality.
Larisa Moon. "All the secrets of the Tarot."
< >“God hides himself from the spirit of man, but he is revealed to his heart.
So when they say: “I don’t believe in God,” it’s the same as if he said: “I don’t love.”
And the voice of darkness answers him: “You will die, for your heart has rejected life.”
Book "Sifra Zeniuta"
Description of the card and its internal meaning
Imagine a terrible lifeless valley.The blood-red sun illuminates the bleak landscape.
A ghostly figure can be seen among the fumes and smoke.
This is a formidable Prince of Darkness with a woman's breasts and a goat's head.
In one hand, lowered down, he holds a smoldering torch, the other is raised up with the intention of blessing.
The image of the Devil seems to parody the image of the High Priest.
In most decks, the Devil is depicted in front of two small figures - a man and a woman.
His mood is transmitted to people who are completely dependent on Satan.
If the Prince of Darkness smiles, they smile too; if he gets angry, his slaves tremble with horror.
The fifteenth Arcanum is a teaching about man’s knowledge of the lowlands of his Spirit, this is a teaching about the fate that weighs on a human being.
The devil is the antithesis of good.
His goal is to destroy the Divine Order and bring chaos into this world.
The allegory here is the mind, cold-blooded and cruel, striving to upset the Universal Balance.
Connection of the card with other occult sciences
(samekh) - Evil angel - the spirit of pride and anger, Letter - 77, number - 15, Ruled by the zodiac sign - Capricorn, Correspondence according to the Book of Changes - 44 hexagram ("Temptation"), Correspondence by runes - rune Fehu (Fehu), Time day - any, Weather conditions - storm, storm, Corresponding color - brown, Corresponding chakra - Svadhisthana Bhuvar (sacred chakra), According to Kabbalah - connects the Tipheret sephira with the Hod sephira.Card meaning
Straight position
The fifteenth Arcanum in this case will describe a person who is only interested in profit.The questioner will have to communicate with him and solve some practical and, possibly, uninteresting issues.
But this path will have to be completed to the end, since the time has come to balance earthly and spiritual life.
If the Devil card speaks of a situation, then its interpretation can be as follows: atheism, hatred, violence, bound will, perseverance, maximalism, all kinds of temptations.
Sometimes this Arcanum can mean excessive perseverance and ambitious plans.
As in the case of the tenth or thirteenth Arcana, the Devil card talks about certain predetermined events in the life of the Questioner - events that he cannot influence.
Their nature will be illuminated by the remaining cards in the layout.
Inverted position
The person who will be described by the fifteenth Arcana in an inverted position poses some danger to the Questioner, as he is capable of “grounding” his soul with his non-spiritual views.If the Devil card in an inverted position describes the situation, then the Questioner will need to prepare for the fact that his life will include jealousy and tears, quarrels and greed, weakness and illness, dependence on the will of others, wrong choices, excessive addiction to alcohol, promiscuity.
Sometimes the fifteenth Arcanum is interpreted as division of property and excessive commercialism.
“You will need to go through certain life trials, or rather, temptations, when too easy victory and power will be concentrated in your hands, which under other circumstances would have to be earned and deserved.Try not to let your ego rise above others.
Remember that all the Devil's roads lead only to hell."
Daniela Chris. "Magic book of Tarot. Fortune telling."
< >Matches
Thought form: Temptation.Number: fifteen.
Hebrew letter: samekh.
Black color.
Stone: jet.
Astrological analogy: Sagittarius, Pluto in Taurus.
Another name: "Typhon".
Description
If in the fourteenth Arcana you learned patience and moderation, then perhaps you will be able to cope with the temptations that the “Devil” will offer you.However, I have no doubt that it will not be easy.
Take a good look at yourself in the mirror.
Is there a fire of greed, envy or vanity burning in your eyes?
Does your heart ache with the desire to possess someone or something?
And if you think that you are free from all these base vices, then isn’t it pride that drives you?
Was it not out of a desire to feel better and superior to all people that you became an ascetic?
The roots of our vices go as deep as the images that personify the world's evil.
Times and customs change, peoples and religions come to the forefront of history, but the antagonist of the creator god, the cosmic provocateur, the instigator and seducer, the disruptor of the world order and the enemy of the human race is always present.
He changes names and appearance, but his goal is always the same, and from under any skin a snake tail and a poisonous sting always crawl out.
Now we know him under the name Devil (Greek.
"slanderer").
This name is included on the map.
The ancient Greeks called him Typhon.
And the ancient Egyptians called him Apep.
Mythological dossier
Apep is a huge serpent, personifying darkness and evil, the eternal enemy of the sun god Ra. He lives in the depths of the earth, where his battle with the army of Ra takes place, which is repeated every night.Later he began to be identified with Seth, the killer of Osiris.
The "Devil" lasso is black, personifying the darkness of the underworld, the upper and lower fields of the card are brown, symbolizing the earth and defining the boundaries of his power.
The colors used in the image also determine the scope of the image.
This is black - the underworld, yellow - matter, pink - emotions and blue - the color of illusions.
The devil (Apop), whom you see on the card, is depicted in the guise of a man with a snake's head.
In front of him are two people who fell under his influence.
On a green platter (a symbol of hope), Apep bears golden gifts, which he offers to the one who bowed before him.
The pink color of the clothes here is a symbol of carnal desires, the orange wig (a symbol of the joys of life) frames the blue head of the serpent, that is, it rests on illusion.
The devil is trying to attract supporters by declaring himself a fearless fighter against boring gods, a rebel and a champion of freedom.
But his goal is always the same - to overthrow the Divine law and plunge the world into a state of chaos.
In fact, all the temptations of the Devil are very simple - money, fame and voluptuousness.
All together and each individually they provide the main temptation - power.
The tempter can generously bestow them on anyone who is ready to give him their free will.
However, there is a character on the map who has realized the harmfulness of the devil’s temptations and in horror refuses his gifts.
Modest green clothing gives hope for liberation.
Man is exhausted and weak, but the Devil has no power over him.
Those who do not give in to temptation can go to the light.
At this stage of spiritual development, you are dedicated enough to become a valuable servant of the forces of evil.
Therefore, the temptation to stop at this stage is especially great.
The devil will show you a way to achieve any goal without waiting and working.
The power on offer is enormous, but the price for it is even greater.
After all, your potential far exceeds anything he can offer.
Value in the layout
In a straight position
Arcanum "Devil" means that various temptations await you that are difficult to resist.You may be asked to get involved in a risky venture or pushed to make an adventurous decision.
The card speaks of a thirst for material or purely physical well-being.
Involves great efforts to achieve material success, fame, fame, and a happy occasion.
Sometimes the card means that you are captive of your feelings, voluptuousness and eroticism, or your passions (sex, gaming, alcohol).
It is also possible that there is an indication of fears overwhelming the soul.
May portend deception, betrayal or betrayal of a loved one.
It’s as if an evil fate is pursuing you.
Sometimes interpreted as an omen of making important decisions or final choices.
The card says that evil is an integral part of both the essence of a person and all of life, and accepting evil or resisting it is only your own choice.
Advice.
Here, as nowhere else, it is appropriate to remember the motto of wise people who have endured suffering: “Don’t believe.
Don't be afraid.
Do not ask".
In an inverted position
The card symbolizes the abuse of power, the concentration of efforts solely on achieving material wealth, and indicates a mercantile view of things.Denotes an insatiable thirst for power.
The need for self-expression through purely physical action.
The motto of this Arcana is: “I want!
Want!
Want!
I want it at any cost!” However, this may mean getting rid of anxieties and tormenting fears.
Advice.
Imagine what would happen if all your wishes came true?
Original card meanings that come with the Rider White Tarot deck.
< >Straight position: devastation, violence, passion, extraordinary effort, compulsion, fate.
That which predetermines, but in itself is not the cause of evil.
Reverse position: fatal evil, weakness, blindness (recklessness), irritability.
Hayo Banzhaf. Self-instruction manual for Tarot.
< >Astrological meaning: Pluto as a sign of dark power.
DEVIL Of all the Arcana of the Tarot, the Devil seems to be the most difficult to understand, because it is different for everyone.
What can be considered common to all, perhaps, is only a situation of dependence on someone or something, weak will, shameful failure of good intentions, as well as actions committed contrary to one’s own beliefs.
The Devil, as it were, personifies the dark side of several cards: for the Magician it is black magic, for the Priestess - part of her negative archetype, for the Priest - hypocrisy, money-grubbing under the guise of a saint, for Lovers - a struggle for power or the degeneration of partnerships into pure sex, lust without the slightest a sign of love, for Justice - corruption or the inability to admit one’s own wrong.
He also personifies exorbitant greed as the opposite side of Strength, immoderation as opposed to Temperance, and rules various regions of the Unknown Edge of the Moon map.
As a tempter, he most often appears before us under one or another attractive guise.
One way or another, this card shows that we are playing with fire and must be damn (!) careful not to get burned.
At a deep level, it means that our question affects, first of all, the shadow sides of our personality.
Rider White Tarot. Theory and practice. Series "Secrets of Predictions". Publishers: AST, Astrel, 2002
< >Astrological meaning: Capricorn The fifteenth card of the Major Arcana is called the Devil and depicts a creature similar to Pan with the antlers of a Deer, the arms and torso of a man, and the legs of a goat (or with a dragon's tail).
The figure stands on a cubic stone to which two satyrs are chained.
The Devil holds a candle (sometimes a torch) as a scepter.
The figure is a symbol of the magical powers of the astral light or the universal mirror in which divine forces are reflected into the reverse, or lower state.
The Demon has bat wings, emphasizing his belonging to the night or shadow sphere.
The animal nature of man is expressed in the form of the masculine and feminine principles chained to the cube.
The torch in the hand of the Devil is a false light, leading unenlightened souls to their own destruction.
But his vision is sharp and penetrates into the darkest corners of matter, cognizing its entire essence and basis.
Preserving the old while giving birth to the new is the traditional function of the Moon.
And the sign of Capricorn is responsible for the dense matter where this memory is recorded.
We can say that if Sagittarius affirms a new vision of the world, then Capricorn, as its compensation, is tied to the old, to its most rigid and conservative foundations, therefore the “Devil” card (the astrological equivalent of which is the sign of Capricorn) is associated with the service of matter, which carries internal (spiritual) devastation.
On the Fifteenth Arcana of the Tarot, the ruler of human desires, Baphomet, is usually depicted with a third eye in the middle of his forehead and an inverted five-pointed star - a symbol of the active descent of spirit into matter.
Next to Baphomet are a man and a woman in loose chains: they can throw them off, but do not do this, succumbing to the temptation of creating the material world.
This card also correlates with the concept of astral light, as a universal creative principle, astrologically corresponding to Mars (the planet exalted in the sign of Capricorn).
Of course, in everyday interpretations, this card does not mean anything good: the world binds a person with chains.
People become the way this manifest world accepts them, forcing them to fight for their existence.
But for a developed personality, this card can be interpreted differently.
Man and woman are chained to each other and the throne of Baphomet by the power of that intelligence that is contained in matter and remembers its evolution.
And their task is to use this power in order to resume forms of being at their own discretion.
And then they will be able to order Baphomet, who will lose his power and become just an executor of their desires.
Therefore, the Arcanum Devil, in certain situations, can also symbolize man - as the only divine creation that, combining perfection with rationality (Sun, Mercury), is capable of commanding even Demons.
Let us remember Solomon, who was helped to build the temple by the Demon Amadeus.
But...
and let's not forget: - that there is a time to build and a time to destroy...
The fifteenth Arcana is the dark side of all things, all Arcana, all signs of the Zodiac.
Evil is an integral part of both the essence of man and life in general.
The Devil lurks in the shadows of the light, but not walking in the shadows is cowardice; a person must be able to see the Devil and not be afraid to enter into a fight with him (or even better, into a dialogue).
In the upright position, the card may indicate that you are taking on faith what cannot be proven.
Remembering evil, we should not forget that fire can be both light and hell.
In addition, the “Devil” card can symbolize a painful thirst for material or purely physical well-being, as well as the desire to dominate others.
In certain cases, it also signals slavish dependence on erotic desires.
In an inverted position, the card speaks of abuse of power, of concentrating efforts exclusively on achieving material wealth.
If the card falls among the good ones, then we can assume a successful love affair or a situation in which you will successfully be able to “dodge” retribution, or, to put it quite frankly: debauchery without unpleasant consequences.
In the realm of spiritual knowledge, a reversed card signals that you have realized the limitations of forms and are striving to free yourself from them.
It is also possible that, having realized the spark of God in yourself, you begin to comprehend yourself in disidentification.
“Try to reassess your spiritual values and decide - what gods do you worship?
It’s better to be a pagan than “neither a candle to God nor a poker to the devil.”
Papus
Evgeny Kolesov. "The ABC of Tarot".
< >In the Egyptian Tarot, there is the ancient Greek monster Typhon, identified with Set, who is considered the “god of evil,” although Set was both wise (it’s not for nothing that he is depicted as a crocodile or other reptile) and valiant in battle, helping Ra fight his enemies.
This card always depicts an evil genius - a demon, a devil, huge, tailed, with wings like a bat; An inverted pentagram (five-pointed star) is often drawn between its horns, which in the old days was also considered a sign of evil, although this is just a sign of the limitations of our knowledge.
There is a torch in his hand.
In ancient versions of the cards he was depicted with a “second face” that ended at the lower part of the torso - a Freudian symbol of subconscious drives, as we would say today.
The devil stands or sits on a stone to which a naked man and woman are chained - Adam and Eve from the Lovers card.
However, their poses and faces do not indicate suffering.
On the contrary, they even look happy with their fate.
This card opens the third seven of the Major Arcana.
She corresponds to the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
But Capricorn is not opposite to Gemini in the firmament, but forms a quincunx aspect with it, meaning constructive interaction, a creative union, rather than confrontation.
The Devil card symbolizes “temptations” - attractions that are often deliberately forgotten - or simply do not want to acknowledge them, and then they make themselves felt in the most unexpected way.
The only way to deal with this is not to avoid the “forbidden,” but to accept it for what it is, go through it and leave it behind: the devil is not as terrible as he is painted.
Meaning of the card: Do you think it is the devil who has captured your soul?
Do you think it is impossible to break out of the vicious circle?
But look at the map: the chain does not squeeze the necks of the people depicted on it, but lies freely.
Once you take it off, the captivity is over!
Whatever this chain represents for you: sex, play, alcohol or something else, you imposed it on yourself.
And you can take it off yourself too.
Starting a new stage of life, you can, of course, give free rein to your hobbies - but has this “overture” dragged on?
In the old days, it was believed that the Devil was the devil with horns, interfering in human affairs and pushing his victims to bad deeds (“the devil beguiled”).
Now this card is considered a symbol of a test, a “challenge”, as the Anglo-Saxons say, a kind of exam that a person must pass in order to test his strength and rise to a new level of awareness of himself and the world.
Such an exam or test can be anything - a risky undertaking, a decision to escalate a conflict, or, indeed, alcohol, drugs, adultery.
The trick is that the exam must be passed, you must go through it consciously - and if the card is in an upright position, this will only contribute to growth and liberation from temptations for the future.
Inverted: A person will either not pass the exam (will be afraid or fail), or will not be able to free himself from the addiction into which he has fallen, at least in the near future.
For businessmen: The devil in an upright position - advice to respond with blackmail to blackmail, threat to threat: the enemies are weaker than him, they will retreat if you do not stop putting pressure on them.
Inverted, on the contrary, advises to compromise or make concessions.
Before us is the fifteenth Arcana of the Tarot deck. Its traditional names: “Devil”, “Fate”, “Dark Side”. The image on the map also corresponds to them: right in the center is the one who has long been called “the enemy of the human race.” Here you see the flames of hell; on the devil’s forehead there is an inverted pentagram (five-pointed star), which symbolizes the degradation and death of the spiritual principle in man. However, you should not panic: this card does not mean your imminent fall. And although the 15th Arcanum truly reflects all the darkest sides of the human soul, we should not forget that “in the darkness there is light” too. One of the most common interpretations of this card is the idea of a test: will a person cope with a difficult situation and what means will he resort to for this? The Arcanum “Devil” serves as a definite hint for you here: you are being tempted, but what exactly this temptation is - you must guess for yourself. What can this card mean in a personal scenario? First of all, it testifies that at the moment the main thing in your life is not spiritual goals. The values that you crave to acquire are exclusively material in nature. Whether you achieve what you want or not - the accompanying Minor Arcana will tell you. You should not forget the old truth: by achieving material well-being and not rising to spiritual heights, you risk gradually (and unnoticed by yourself) falling much lower than you are now! In the scenario of the situation, “Devil” can be interpreted in two ways (here you just have to rely on your own intuition). Or he claims that the goals you are pursuing are false and it is better to abandon them now, before you are yet pulled into this quagmire. However, you should not perceive this as a threat: this is just a warning from fate! On the other hand, the appearance of this card in a situational scenario indicates that the goal is, in principle, achievable, however, before you safely reach the shore, you should test yourself “for strength and intelligence.” And only if you successfully avoid all the traps of fate, the reward will be the successful resolution of your case
XV Devil
Description of the lasso:
XV - The Devil (LA DIAVOLO): Apep, Errors
For the ancient Egyptians, the serpent Apophis personified the forces of primordial chaos, the unknown and dark world. These forces are eternally opposed to the differentiated and cyclical world order, personified by the sun - Ra. The sun god Ra is in constant conflict with the force of evil, the serpent Apep, who swallowed him and then night fell. Every morning, Egyptian priests burned a wax figurine of Apep and asked him to free the sun so that dawn would come.
Straight position:
Conclusion - Deception - Violation of the laws of Nature - Individualism
The original meanings of the cards that come with the deck.
Rider White values:
ASTROLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Pluto as a sign of dark power.
DEVIL
Of all the Arcana of the Tarot, the Devil seems to be the most difficult to understand, because it is different for everyone. What can be considered common to all, perhaps, is only a situation of dependence on someone or something, weak will, shameful failure of good intentions, as well as actions committed contrary to one’s own beliefs. The Devil, as it were, personifies the dark side of several cards: for the Magician it is black magic, for the Priestess - part of her negative archetype, for the Priest - hypocrisy, money-grubbing under the guise of a saint, for Lovers - a struggle for power or the degeneration of partnerships into pure sex, lust without the slightest a sign of love, for Justice - corruption or the inability to admit one’s own wrong. He also personifies exorbitant greed as the opposite side of Strength, immoderation as opposed to Temperance, and rules various regions of the Unknown Edge of the Moon map. As a tempter, he most often appears before us under one or another attractive guise. One way or another, this card shows that we are playing with fire and must be damn (!) careful not to get burned. At a deep level, it means that our question affects, first of all, the shadow sides of our personality.
From the book: Hayo Banzhaf. Self-instruction manual for Tarot.
From the book: Rider White Tarot. Theory and practice.
In the upright position, the card may indicate that you are taking on faith what cannot be proven. Remembering evil, we should not forget that fire can be both light and hell. In addition, the DEVIL card can symbolize a painful thirst for material or purely physical well-being, as well as the desire to dominate others. In certain cases, it also signals slavish dependence on erotic desires.
In an inverted position, the card speaks of abuse of power, of concentrating efforts exclusively on achieving material wealth. If the card falls among the good ones, then we can assume a successful love affair or a situation in which you will successfully be able to “dodge” retribution, or, to put it quite frankly: debauchery without unpleasant consequences. In the realm of spiritual knowledge, a reversed card signals that you have realized the limitations of forms and are striving to free yourself from them. It is also possible that, having realized the spark of God in yourself, you begin to comprehend yourself in disidentification.
“Try to reassess your spiritual values and decide - what gods do you worship? It’s better to be a pagan than “neither a candle to God nor a devil’s poker.”
Papus
From the book: Rider White Tarot.
Theory and practice.
Series “Secrets of Predictions”
Imagine a terrible lifeless valley. The blood-red sun illuminates the bleak landscape. A ghostly figure can be seen among the fumes and smoke. This is a formidable Prince of Darkness with a woman's breasts and a goat's head. In one hand, lowered down, he holds a smoldering torch, the other is raised up with the intention of blessing. The image of the Devil seems to parody the image of the High Priest.
In most decks, the Devil is depicted in front of two small figures - a man and a woman. His mood is transmitted to people who are completely dependent on Satan. If the Prince of Darkness smiles, they smile too; if he gets angry, his slaves tremble with horror. The fifteenth Arcanum is a teaching about man’s knowledge of the lowlands of his Spirit, this is a teaching about the fate that weighs on a human being.
The devil is the antithesis of good. His goal is to destroy the Divine Order and bring chaos into this world. The allegory here is the mind, cold-blooded and cruel, striving to upset the Universal Balance.
Connection of the card with other occult sciences
(samekh) - Evil angel - the spirit of pride and anger Letter - P, number - 15
Ruled by the zodiac sign - Capricorn
Correspondence according to the Book of Changes - 44 hexagram (“Temptation”)
Correspondence to runes - rune Fehu (Fehu)
Time of day - any Weather conditions - storm, gale Corresponding color - brown
Corresponding chakra is Svadhisthana Bhuvar (sacred chakra)
According to Kabbalah - connects the Tifferet sephira with the Hod sephira
Card meaning
Straight position
The fifteenth Arcanum in this case will describe a person who is only interested in profit. The questioner will have to communicate with him and solve some practical and, possibly, uninteresting issues. But this path will have to be completed to the end, since the time has come to balance earthly and spiritual life.
If the Devil card speaks of a situation, then its interpretation can be as follows: atheism, hatred, violence, bound will, perseverance, maximalism, all kinds of temptations. Sometimes this Arcanum can mean excessive perseverance and ambitious plans. As in the case of the tenth or thirteenth Arcana, the Devil card talks about certain predetermined events in the life of the Questioner - events that he cannot influence. Their nature will be illuminated by the remaining cards in the layout.
Inverted position
The person who will be described by the fifteenth Arcana in an inverted position poses some danger to the Questioner, as he is capable of “grounding” his soul with his non-spiritual views.
If the Devil card in an inverted position describes the situation, then the Questioner will need to prepare for the fact that his life will include jealousy and tears, quarrels and greed, weakness and illness, dependence on the will of others, wrong choices, excessive addiction to alcohol, promiscuity. Sometimes the fifteenth Arcanum is interpreted as division of property and excessive commercialism.
Advice to the Questioner
“You will need to go through certain life trials, or rather, temptations, when too easy victory and rewards are concentrated in your hands, which under other circumstances would have to be earned and deserved. Try not to let your ego rise above others. Remember that all the Devil’s roads lead only to hell.”
As a rule, the XV card evokes associations with dark forces, fate, and fate. In fact, the Devil is not so scary, which becomes clear when examining the Arcana in detail. The Prince of Darkness, seated on a dais, symbolizes the temptations that overcome a person on his path to his life goal, and the addictions that arise in connection with this. And the man and woman standing at his feet and chained to the throne have the opportunity at any time to remove the chains holding them and leave, because they do not tightly cover their necks. But people do not do this, because they have come to terms with their situation or do not see the need for liberation.
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This Arcanum gives you a choice - to remain dependent or gain freedom. An inert person will never throw off the chains, and they will become the cause of his death and suffering, but this will be his own decision, and not the evil will of fate.
The meaning of the card in classic layouts
The meaning of this lasso is dependence. And since this concept is applicable to many aspects of life, there are more than a dozen interpretation options. In the thematic layout, the nature of the dependence is determined by the main issue; if the situation is considered in general terms, you will have to analyze the cards that are nearby.
The peculiarity of the Devil is that he can worsen and even distort the essence of any card, including the initially positive one. There is a misconception that the 15th Arcanum always shows the presence of damage, the evil eye and other influences, but to confirm this it will need an escort from other cards related to magic, for example, the High Priestess.
Health sector
The map shows diseases caused by excessive use of alcohol or drugs, promiscuous sex life and irresponsible attitude towards oneself. As a rule, they have already developed into a chronic form.
Tarot card Tower - meaning in combination with other cards
Sphere of money
In money matters, the Devil promises success and prosperity. With the only condition - the path to achieve them must be associated with scams, deception, and speculation. A non-mercantile person cannot expect anything good from the 15th Arcana. This card also indicates financial dependence, for example, a marriage of convenience or a relationship with a sponsor, or being supported by parents.
Field of work and career
In layouts related to professional activities, the Devil supervises politicians and everyone associated with political technologies (advertising managers, press secretaries). Often points to swindlers, moneylenders and other representatives of professions that are not the most respected in society. It can also symbolize a workaholic who, in pursuit of promotion, forgets about morality and humanity.
XV Arcana in the “Oracle of Love” spread
Location of cards in the “Oracle of Love” layout
The first card answers the question about the current state of affairs. If this is the Devil, then the person is captive of manipulation by his partner. Such relationships bring little pleasure, but there is no strength to break them. A love triangle is also possible, where the role of the third wheel can be played by overly active parents, who with their advice and nagging destroy the love union.
The second card of the “Oracle of Love” layout describes the experiences and thoughts that haunt a person. In this case, the Devil represents the fear of loss. Dependence on a beloved man or woman is so strong that it is no longer possible to cope with jealousy. Total control - reading correspondence, calls at any time of the day, unexpected visits - will have the opposite effect and then a break in the relationship will be inevitable.
The third card shows the partner’s attitude towards the one for whom the fortune telling is being performed. Here the Devil unmistakably points out the insincerity of feelings. The reason for imitation of love can be material interest, the desire to assert oneself, or satisfaction of one’s needs. This deception will soon be revealed.
The fourth card is a kind of advice, a hint of further actions that should be taken so as not to become a victim of the situation. The devil acts as a warning about danger and says that no matter how ideal the relationship may seem, it will be harmful for a person. Only immediate deliverance from the shackles of love will help you meet your destined partner and find harmony.
Devil as card of the day
If this Arcanum falls out as a card of the day, it can be viewed from two positions - material and emotional. In the first case, it indicates the likelihood of deception, so caution will have to be exercised in everything. Carefully consider proposals, analyze the personality of the interlocutor, monitor the safety of things, the loss of which will allow strangers to gain access to confidential information. You should look for a catch everywhere and take risks only when the matter is really worth it.
As for the sensory component, the Devil acts as a detector of irritability, unmotivated aggression, causeless insults and anger. These are not the best emotions when communicating with people, so many things on this day will not go as expected. You need to control yourself, weigh every word and action. It is better to postpone business meetings and love dates.
Interpretation in popular Tarot systems
In each variety of Tarot, Arcana XV is drawn differently - the color scheme, the way of depicting the main character, and the symbols surrounding him are different. This affects the energy of the card and its information message.
How is the Devil interpreted in the most famous decks:
- 1. Tarot Manara. Since this deck is focused on sex, the XV Arcana here is painted with all the tones of passion and unbridled carnal love. A card dropped in an upright position hints that it is time to settle down - completely natural desires begin to develop into mania or perversion. If the Devil lies in an inverted position, there is not enough intimacy between the partners in the relationship; one of them is not able to relax and be as relaxed as the other would like.
- 2. Tarot of Thoth. Here the 15th Arcanum is not associated with a specific concept, it only personifies the second, hidden side of things, characters and actions. An upright card indicates that a person is not what he wants to appear to be, while an inverted one indicates the danger posed by excessive desires. Greed, envy, corruption, scams have completely taken over the soul and body.
- 3. Rider White Tarot (classic). The devilishness lies in the ambiguous decisions that have to be made. They are a kind of exam on which the next turn of fate depends. The upright position means trying to get out of a situation through violence. This can be either one’s own voluntary refusal to express one’s will, complete adherence to someone else’s instructions, or forcing others to take actions that go against their interests. When reversed, the Devil signals an inability to cope with temptations.
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Interpretation of combinations with trump cards in the classic Tarot
Positive cards can slightly soften the unfavorable meaning of this Arcana. It is believed that in their environment the Devil signals an easier solution to the problem than one would expect. If the overwhelming number of Major Arcana in the layout carry a negative charge, the Devil begins to dominate and leave its mark even on initially good cards:
| № | Name | Major Arcana upright | Major Arcana in reversed position |
| 0 | Jester | Being drunk. Limited opportunities | Surrounded by other negative cards, this combination means that the person is no longer among the living |
| I | Mage | Loss of meaning in life. If the Hanged Man is present in the scenario, this is a sign of strong magical influence (damage to death) | Too much money, time, energy is wasted on unnecessary things |
| II | High Priestess | Magic performed to attract a person of the opposite sex. Love spell, crown of celibacy, dry spell | Bad Omen |
| III | Empress | An illegitimate child. Mistress's pregnancy | Inability to conceive and bear a child due to an unsuccessful abortion or removal of reproductive organs |
| IV | Emperor | The boss is a tyrant. A person with power who believes that everything is allowed to him | Mass uprisings of the people. Rallies, strikes. Coup d'etat |
| V | Hierophant | Perception of false information. Advice aimed at harming a person | A man who won't have children |
| VI | Lovers | Choosing the wrong path in life. Moving downhill | Destruction of evidence and evidence. Trying to hide something important at any cost |
| VII | Chariot | A journey from which a person will not return due to death or because he completely rethinks himself and remains to live in a new place | Brutal rape, if the combination is supported by other negative cards, has a fatal outcome. Physical bullying |
| VIII | Force | Zealous resistance to temptations or, conversely, a fierce desire for them | Self-digging. Trying to change yourself and reach a new level |
| IX | Hermit | Intuition gives a person a hint about upcoming events. These could be prophetic dreams or unusual signs in reality | Finding a place to wait out troubles |
| X | Wheel of Fortune | Greed. The desire for material wealth, the willingness to walk over corpses to achieve this goal. Inverted position does not change the value | |
| XI | Justice | Lack of legal ways to resolve the situation. Werewolves in uniform. Unfair decision regarding someone else's property | Forgery. Accusations of something the person did not do |
| XII | Hanged | The desire for sacrifice. The belief that one is rewarded according to one's deserts. Repentance | Unseemly actions |
| XIII | Death | Coma. Stroke, paralysis | Catastrophic consequences of careless words and actions |
| XIV | Moderation | The end of a diet, some kind of vow; the disappearance of frameworks that limit a person’s actions. Uncontrollable, reckless immersion in the world of vices | Hangover. Breaking an oath, a promise |
| XVI | Tower | Financial pyramids. Unfair deals involving many people | Losing friends. Inability to draw correct conclusions from existing life experience |
| XVII | Star | Self-defense using improvised means | Unexpected death of a person. The absence of any prerequisites for this |
| XVIII | Moon | Illusions and misconceptions about oneself. Obsession with an obsessive idea. Alcohol addiction | A deception, the consequences of which will have a huge impact on later life |
| XIX | Sun | Discovering the "skeleton in the closet". A showdown, the cause of which will be a long-standing resentment. Competition between two women for a man | The fading of affection, the beginning of the destruction of marital ties |
| XX | Court | Lengthy litigation, requiring the involvement of lawyers and large financial costs | The court's decision is not in favor of the accused |
| XXI | World | Getting rid of physical dependence - treatment of drug addiction, gambling addiction, coding for alcoholism. Release from prison | Miscarriage or intrauterine fetal death. Bad news regarding children |
Classic card meanings in combination with the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana act as “partner” cards, and the Minor Arcana, in contrast to them, only complement the main interpretation of the Devil.
| Card name | ||
| Two of Wands | The passing of a relative or close friend | Huge emotional shock with a negative connotation |
| Three of Wands | Changing old foundations, dramatic changes in life. Revolution | Lack of ability to do anything. Later it turns out that this is for the better |
| Four of Wands | The credit of trust has been exhausted. Inverted position does not change the value | |
| Five of Wands | Financial losses. Unplanned spending of large sums | Lengthy litigation with an unpredictable ending |
| Six of Wands | Actions that will be condemned by society. Their motives are unclear | The identity of the deceiver will be revealed |
| Seven of Wands | The danger that threatened before will recede, but not for long | Temptations will arise from all sides that you don’t need to give in to. |
| Eight of Wands | The planned trip will have to be postponed due to unavoidable circumstances | What happens is predetermined by fate. This cannot be avoided, averted or changed, all that remains is to accept it |
| Nine of Wands | If you do not refuse the benefits offered, it will result in misfortune | Hurricane, tornado, earthquake and other disasters with destruction. In relation to a person, this combination of cards indicates injury or amputation of a limb. |
| Ten of Wands | Unforeseen losses. A sudden breakdown of equipment, a decision to quit in one day | Devotion to a person or a cause, reaching the point of slavish dependence and blind adoration, without the ability to adequately assess the situation |
| Ace of Wands | Involvement in occult practices, Satanism. A person who is the embodiment of evil. Brutal killer | Sexual impotence. Frigidity. Asexuality |
| Page of Wands | A man overcome by lust. Sexual maniac or pervert | It will be possible to get out of a difficult situation thanks to outside help |
| Knight of Wands | Changes are coming that cannot be resisted | Failures will follow as it is predetermined by fate. To get rid of them, you need to completely change your life aspirations |
| Queen of Wands | Secret love relationships | Everything bad that happens is fate. There is no point in blaming someone or hoping that you can turn around the situation. |
| King of Wands | Enmity between close people. Thirst for revenge and willingness to take any action for its sake | Drug or alcohol addiction, which will be destructive. Progressive gambling addiction - a person sells property or borrows amounts that he is unable to repay |
| Card name | Minor Arcana in upright position | Minor Arcana in reversed position |
| Two of Cups | Restoring a former love affair | The desire will not come true, and the amount of effort expended does not matter. Fate determined it to be false |
| Three of Cups | Negative result in any matter. It is recommended to take a short time out | Immoral lifestyle. Friendship with people of dubious reputation |
| Four of Cups | Smoking marijuana or using medications that are not psychotropic but can affect the way you perceive the world | You should take a closer look at your friends - they are nearby for selfish reasons |
| Five of Cups | Use of recreational drugs. There is no addiction yet, but the person is one step away from the point of no return | A wild lifestyle sponsored by parents or other loved ones. The desire to take everything from life at once |
| Six of Cups | This is the case when everything possible has been done to accomplish something, but to no avail. Heaven's will | Death before age 30 from drug overdose or other addiction |
| Seven of Cups | Participating in rape or cruelly coercing someone to do something they don't want | Addiction to sadomasochism, bondage and other torture with sexual overtones |
| Eight of Cups | Regarding the girl, it indicates drug addiction. If the alignment is made for a guy, it means a connection with a drug addict | A person is completely immersed in the abyss of destructive passions and there is no longer a chance of salvation |
| Nine of Cups | A dream that is etched in your memory will definitely come true | Spiritual practices that involve detachment from this world and long meditations. Hard drug addiction |
| Ten of Cups | Surgery to remove the uterus or ovaries. Castration, sterilization. Sex-change operation. Exaggerated feelings | Same-sex relationships combined with alcohol or drug use. Completely antisocial behavior |
| Ace of Cups | Alcoholism in the chronic stage, delirium (delirium tremens) | Non-man-made disaster, large-scale disaster |
| Page of Cups | Promiscuous sexual intercourse with several partners at the same time. Group sex or swinging | HIV/AIDS and other diseases transmitted through contact with contaminated medical instruments - needles, scarifiers |
| Knight of Cups | Creative crisis or lack of recognition of talent | The secrets hidden by parents will soon be revealed. After this, big changes are possible |
| Queen of Cups | Templates of views and actions. Tendency to stereotypes | You should abstract yourself from other people's advice and opinions. If a combination of cards came up as an answer to a question about a person’s addictions, it indicates cocaine use |
| King of Cups | Professional thief | Visiting places where people with criminal intentions gather. Dealing drugs or buying them in small quantities |
| Card name | Minor Arcana in upright position | Minor Arcana in reversed position |
| Two of Swords | Genuine and ongoing interest in a person, thing or topic | Pickpocket. Petty theft in public places |
| Three of Swords | Murder committed from behind a corner, from a hiding place, or in any other way when the victim suspects nothing | An action you want to forget |
| Four of Swords | Natural or accidental death (without elements of violence) in front of a large number of people. It can also mean an emotionally difficult farewell to someone you care about before a long separation. | A secret carefully guarded from outsiders due to its depravity |
| Five of Swords | Parting with a loved one | Betrayal by a friend who was considered reliable |
| Six of Swords | The path along the edge of the abyss - literally and figuratively. Risky Journey | Danger from movement. You need to be vigilant on the roadway |
| Seven of Swords | Unfounded expectations. Unfulfilled hopes | Extra fuss, causeless troubles, much ado about nothing |
| Eight of Swords | Unfriendly prank. Deception for profit. Organizing a scam | Death from a piercing object. Severe knife wound |
| Nine of Swords | Atheism, denial of God. Disrespect for generally accepted norms, a sharp refusal to follow the crowd. Condemnation of dissent addressed to the one who is involved in the alignment | Satanism, evil magic. Performing black magic rituals of sacrifice and other cruel rituals |
| Ten of Swords | An accident involving someone close to you | The danger hanging over a person is the least of the evils that could happen to him |
| Ace of Swords | Mass disaster. Local military conflict | Inability to come to or receive help |
| Page of Swords | You need to be wary of surveillance. Do not reveal secrets even to those in whom you trust. Common curiosity is disguised under sympathy and a desire to help in some way. | The likelihood of making a mistake that will have an irreparable impact on the rest of your life |
| Knight of Swords | Death of a military or police officer as a result of a shootout or a passerby who was not intentionally targeted | The death of a man who is sent on a combat mission before it begins |
| Queen of Swords | A widow whose husband died as a result of an absolutely ridiculous incident | The intention not to give up until the bitter end, which will still fail |
| King of Swords | A person with power will cause misfortune | Drug dealer trial |
Pentacles:
| Card name | Minor Arcana in upright position | Minor Arcana in reversed position |
| Two of Pentacles | Bad feeling. Bad sign | Thirst for pleasure in its worst manifestation. Withdrawal in a drug addict. Search for dangerous adventures |
| Three of Pentacles | Death of the eldest child in the family or firstborn. Sometimes, instead of death, it indicates an unknown condition that causes anxiety (missingness) | Small dirty tricks that you shouldn't pay attention to. Otherwise, a person will get a taste for it and will do more harm. |
| Four of Pentacles | The unfortunate fate of women in the family. Deaths of newborn girls | Inability to manage money wisely, extravagance |
| Five of Pentacles | A lover or admirer with the makings of a pervert. At the beginning of a relationship does not show his true intentions | Violations of discipline. Child's bad behavior at school. Petty hooliganism |
| Six of Pentacles | All changes will be for the worse | Gluttony in bed |
| Seven of Pentacles | Circumstances that do not depend on a person’s will. Force Majeure | Dependence, both physical and psychological, from which a person wants but cannot get rid of |
| Eight of Pentacles | Actions that cannot be explained logically | Attempts to get what you want through manipulation. Intrigue |
| Nine of Pentacles | Desire for safety, futile attempts to escape or protect from a threat | Fog as a weather phenomenon. Cloudiness of mind. Inability to adequately assess the situation, being deluded |
| Ten of Pentacles | Greed, selfishness, desire for personal gain | Refusal to perceive reality in its natural form. Escape from yourself |
| Ace of Pentacles | Loss of material assets due to fire, flood, earthquake | Money and property were given to pay off gambling debts |
| Page of Pentacles | Drug use at a very young age | Illegal extraction of funds for the purchase of narcotic substances |
| Knight of Pentacles | Being in the company of suspicious people | Blatant worship of Satan. Thematic tattoos, clothing style. Trading souls (figuratively) |
| Queen of Pentacles | The owner of a brothel or brothel. A woman involved in the illegal production and trade of alcohol | Venereal diseases |
| King of Pentacles | Involvement in prostitution, drug addiction, card games | A man with a rotten soul. Moral monster |
The more complex the layout, the more accurately you can interpret the meaning of the card for a particular case. It is not recommended to blindly use these interpretations, but always correlate them with the personality of the person for whom fortune telling is being carried out.
The Devil Tarot card is one of the most controversial. This is also the personification of the dark side of man: abuse of power, dependence on money and carnal pleasures, thirst for profit. But sometimes the card also symbolizes something favorable, depending on the layout. Let's talk about the meaning in detail.
Combination with other cards
The meaning of the Devil may change if it appears in the layout with other arcana:
- Jester - you are heavily dependent on bad habits
- Magician - a person is influenced by black magic, his Fate is connected with the souls of deceased relatives
- High Priestess - damage or evil eye has been cast on you
- Empress - you will become victims of financial fraud
- Emperor - you will find yourself involved in unseemly affairs, which will result in problems with the law
- Hierophant - a person whose opinion you trust gives false information
- Lovers - you and your partner are connected only by sexual desire, you are not destined for each other
- Chariot - you will experience moral or physical violence. Often talks about relationships with a tyrant
- Strength - conquer bad habits
- Hermit - you feel lonely, but you have driven yourself into this state
- Wheel of Fortune - alcohol addiction
- Justice - problems with the law
- Hanged - an innocent person will suffer as a result of your actions
- Death - the work started will end in complete failure
- Moderation - under the influence of alcohol, do something that will lead to big troubles
- Tower - you will be drawn into financial fraud
- Star - hope for the best will disappear
- Moon - loss of materially valuable things
- Sun - an old secret will be revealed, because of which your reputation will suffer
- Court - a loved one will not help in a difficult situation
- Peace is an indulgence, liberation from past sins
The Devil card changes its interpretation when paired with wands:
- Ace - you are in a subordinate, dependent position
- 2 - the presence of ill-wishers, enemies
- 3 - a series of minor troubles is coming
- 4 - discord and conflicts in the family
- 5 - will be subjected to physical violence
- 6 - a loved one lies
- 7 - stop abusing your power
- 8 - rape
- 9 - you are surrounded by insincere people
- 10 - power spoils you
- Page - the decision you are leaning towards is incorrect
- Knight - lacks a sense of duty and responsibility
- The Queen is a symbol of despondency and depression
- The king is a thirst for money that clouds reason
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In terms of money
In a monetary scenario, the “devilish” card indicates the state of work affairs, relationships with business partners and everything else that concerns the financial component of life.
For example:
- It comes at a time when one has to undergo a test of strength in the professional sphere. This is a key time on which further career development will depend.
- Indicates that you are out of place. The work brings neither financial nor moral satisfaction, the boss and colleagues are only annoying
- Because of the thirst for profit, you will have to abandon most of your beliefs and moral values. It’s worth stopping and thinking about whether the game is worth the candle. In pursuit of money, you risk losing something very important and truly valuable.
- Very often the Devil appears when a person is tempted to do something unseemly, counting on big profits. It is important to restrain yourself and not betray your beliefs, otherwise you risk “earning” a huge karmic debt that will poison the rest of your life.
The 15th lasso seems to warn: it’s time to take control of your emotions, otherwise you will ruin your life. Dependence on something or someone is always bad. The payment for a substantial jackpot may later turn out to be too huge.
The meaning of the card in various layouts
✚ "Yes-No" layout
General value
Such a card indicates a person’s ignorance, his vices, self-deception and sins. The devil tells a person that he is at a disadvantage and it is only his fault. The card encourages a person to stop, think about what he did wrong, and try to correct the mistake. The devil can also say that it is time for the fortuneteller to part with bad addictions, sins and gain self-control.
Relationship
This lasso indicates unbridled feelings and passion. The card says that this is a painful relationship, the rupture of which will bring a lot of suffering to a person. The lasso can also denote intimacy, reaching the point of perversion. The fortuneteller is bored with traditional intimacy and is looking for new sensations.
Health
There shouldn't be any health problems. However, a healthy lifestyle and medical examination will not be superfluous.
Affairs
The card promises profit. Most likely, this will be additional income. However, the lasso can also portend unexpected, easy profits, for example, winning a lottery or a casino. The card promises temporary success, but there will be no troubles in the near future. In addition, the lasso can foreshadow an office romance.
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✚ For the future
The devil is a symbol of temptation, prohibition and other carnal pleasures. This is a hint that you are too materialistic about your life and do not allow emotions to take precedence over reason. This slows down the development of your destiny. But you should not take rash actions related to work or personal life. This could lead to you losing your job or your loved one. Remember that it is better to have a bird in your hands than a pie in the sky. Don’t chase illusory ideas, try to gain the ability to perceive the surrounding reality more realistically. This will help you make the right choice even in the most stressful situation. Sudden changes can damage your future and even your health.
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✚ On relationships
If the Devil appears during a fortune-telling about a relationship that is going on now, then this card does not mean anything good. One of the partners, most likely, has cooled off sexually towards the other, which has led to betrayal on the part of the cooled one, which means separation is not far off.
If, during fortune telling, the card falls on a lonely person, then it is possible to meet a person with whom it will be possible to build a very stormy and passionate relationship.
However, you must understand that the basis of the relationship will be sex rather than spiritual understanding.
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✚ For today
You are dominated by emotions and the desire to dominate, which prevents you from making the right decisions; you have taken the wrong path. You need to take control of your emotions to achieve success. You are under strong influence from some tyrant and dominant, which needs to change for your own good. Addiction also concerns health: drugs, alcoholism, anorexia, etc. The work prepares for you a test of the strength and strength of your moral values. A passionate relationship awaits you ahead, and if you are already in one, then take a closer look - your partner may be cheating on you!
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✚ For tomorrow
Represents a lack of moderation, dependence on one’s own desires, self-destruction and indulgence in vices. The devil in a reading almost always has a negative message, but he also personifies art, creativity, as a rule, their dark side, the spirit of decline and decadence.
In plans for the future, the Devil is associated with obstacles in the implementation of plans; something may go wrong due to the lack of will or dependencies of the questioner. Perhaps a person who is deeply gambling or suffering from drug addiction will get in the way.
In work it means obstacles, unsuccessful deals, deception, possible violations of the law.
In love, the Devil falls to betrayal or indicates an unhealthy dependence on a partner.
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✚ What does he think about me
A Tarot card that can open your eyes differently to the person who is next to you. Do you consider him a decent, honest, warm-hearted and kind person? This is a big misconception that needs to be dispelled as soon as possible. Your partner is a cruel, cunning person who is constantly looking for selfish components in life. He is trying to deceive you, for this he uses the love that he does not feel for you. Make sure of this and put points in such relationships. The main thing is to start thinking and taking care only of yourself.
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✚ On request
Don't be afraid of your weaknesses. Stop worrying about the injustice around you. Many problems are simply far-fetched and there are actually fewer of them than they seem. Learn to accept others and yourself as they are, stop blaming yourself for every misdeed. This is where most problems are solved. Take a close look at reality, get to know your shadow side. Otherwise, you have begun liberation from shackles and obsessions. With a little more effort at this stage, your desires will begin to come true on their own in the future.
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✚ On the situation
The dark past leaves its mark on the present. Possible dependence on people or alcohol, drugs. It is impossible to control the situation. Listen to the warning about temptations. Manipulation and suppression of personality are not excluded.
At the same time, success awaits you in situations related to trading, casinos, and deception. But it's better not to ignore the rules. Rethink your behavior - the path is now wrong. Get off your feet!
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✚ For the betrothed
A vicious relationship based only on sexual attraction and material gain. This is precisely the meaning of the Devil card. Most likely, such a connection will not last long, because needs appear and disappear as quickly as possible, and the connection collapses after them. It is clear that if we talk about a wedding, then only for convenience, there is no point in talking about any love.
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Peoples submit to his power and only a few are able to resist. Fear of him maintains his power. The genius of evil will captivate those who are ready to submit.
Human weaknesses are overwhelming and limiting. Freeing yourself from vices, overcoming dependence, softness, not submitting to passions - this is the only key that can free you from the captivity of the dark side.
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✚ On the King
Your partner cannot be called a pure, sincere person with serious intentions. Perhaps your relationship is based on sex and base passions. They can be hopeless and even dangerous. You should completely reconsider your attitude towards the male sex and yourself, and face your fears. It is possible that you are being used and manipulated. All acquaintances with the opposite sex will most likely end in deception and disappointment. Be extremely careful.
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