The Devil
🌀 General Meaning
⬆️ The Devil symbolizes addictions, temptations, deception, manipulation, and attachment to the material world. It represents illusory freedom, the shadow side of personality, and loss of control.
⬇️ Liberation from illusions, overcoming addictions, breaking toxic ties, and rejecting destructive beliefs.
❤️ Love and Relationships
⬆️ Passion, physical attraction, relationships based on dependency, control, or manipulation. Strong emotional attachment, jealousy, or irresistible temptation may arise.
⬇️ Breaking free from destructive relationships, escaping emotional bondage and toxic attachments.
💼 Work and Finances
⬆️ Temptation of easy money, manipulation, unethical deals. Success may come through questionable methods or bring inner dissatisfaction.
⬇️ Refusal of unethical offers, overcoming the temptation to break rules for personal gain.
❓ Questions and Situations
⬆️ Answer — "Yes", if you are aware of your weaknesses and ready to take responsibility. The situation may involve dependency or manipulation.
⬇️ Answer — "No", if you seek a sincere and honest path. Reconsider your motives and free yourself from external influences.
🧍♂️ Personality
⬆️ A charismatic, influential person who may use others for personal gain, hiding true motives.
⬇️ A person who recognizes their inner demons and strives for self-liberation.
🗓️ Card of the Day
⬆️ A day of temptations and trials of your willpower. Manipulators or strong emotional influences may appear.
⬇️ An opportunity to consciously break harmful habits and escape toxic situations.
🔗 Combinations with Other Major Arcana
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🃏 Devil + Fool
⬆️ Reckless behavior, loss of control.
⬇️ Awareness of consequences and breaking free from naivety. -
🪄 Devil + Magician
⬆️ Manipulation, using power for selfish purposes.
⬇️ Refusal to misuse talents. -
🕊️ Devil + High Priestess
⬆️ Hidden dependencies, secret temptations.
⬇️ Inner struggle between light and shadow. -
🌸 Devil + Empress
⬆️ Material dependence, indulgence in pleasures.
⬇️ Overcoming the urge for excess. -
🏛️ Devil + Emperor
⬆️ Control through fear, authoritarianism.
⬇️ Awareness of abusive leadership. -
⚖️ Devil + Hierophant
⬆️ False dogmas, manipulation of traditions.
⬇️ Liberation from restrictive beliefs. -
💑 Devil + Lovers
⬆️ Passionate but toxic bond.
⬇️ Choosing freedom from emotional dependence. -
🏅 Devil + Chariot
⬆️ Obsession with achieving results at any cost.
⬇️ Overcoming attachment to success. -
💪 Devil + Strength
⬆️ Victory over temptations through self-control.
⬇️ Internal battle with shadow aspects. -
🧘 Devil + Hermit
⬆️ Retreat for reflection on dependencies.
⬇️ Isolation as a result of destructive habits. -
🎡 Devil + Wheel of Fortune
⬆️ Cyclical struggle with the same temptations.
⬇️ Opportunity to break the vicious circle. -
⚖️ Devil + Justice
⬆️ Taking responsibility for dark actions.
⬇️ Cleansing through recognition of mistakes. -
🤯 Devil + Hanged Man
⬆️ Sacrifice for illusions.
⬇️ Awakening and rejection of false beliefs. -
☠️ Devil + Death
⬆️ Ending toxic ties, deep transformation.
⬇️ Pain during the process of releasing dependencies. -
🧙 Devil + Temperance
⬆️ Balancing between desires and moderation.
⬇️ Hidden extremes behind a facade of calm. -
🧱 Devil + Tower
⬆️ Sudden collapse of illusions and addictions.
⬇️ Crisis caused by the destruction of false beliefs. -
🌈 Devil + Star
⬆️ Faith in the possibility of liberation.
⬇️ Illusion of easy escape without real effort. -
🌙 Devil + Moon
⬆️ Confusion, illusions, hidden fears.
⬇️ Awakening through the recognition of deception. -
☀️ Devil + Sun
⬆️ Revelation of shadow sides under the light.
⬇️ Freedom through self-acceptance. -
⚖️ Devil + Judgment
⬆️ Karmic cleansing through awareness.
⬇️ Fear of taking responsibility for past actions. -
🌍 Devil + World
⬆️ Liberation and completion of a difficult life stage.
⬇️ Inability to reach freedom due to clinging to old patterns.
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