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The Devil
Major Arcana

The Devil

Element · earthNumerology · 6
the shadowthe chain

Bondage we have agreed to — addiction, illusion, the contract we forgot we signed and can revoke.

The image

A horned figure on a black pedestal; two figures chained loosely below.

The Devil upright meaning

Upright, the The Devil points to attachment, shadow, compulsion, illusion.

  • attachment
  • shadow
  • compulsion
  • illusion

The Devil reversed meaning

Reversed, the The Devil leans toward release, reclaiming agency, breaking pattern.

  • release
  • reclaiming agency
  • breaking pattern

Frequently asked questions

What does the The Devil tarot card mean?
Bondage we have agreed to — addiction, illusion, the contract we forgot we signed and can revoke.
What does the The Devil mean upright?
Upright, the The Devil points to attachment, shadow, compulsion, illusion.
What does the The Devil mean reversed?
Reversed, the The Devil leans toward release, reclaiming agency, breaking pattern.

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