XV⛓️The Devil
Major Arcana · Tarot Card Meaning

The Devil Tarot Card Meaning

Upright and reversed meanings, love, career, yes or no, and advice for The Devil.

Also called: the Devil card · Devil tarot · XV Devil

Upright
attachmentaddictiontemptationmaterialismshadow self
Reversed
releasebreaking freereclaiming powerdetachment
Upright meaning

The Devil Upright

The Devil shows two figures chained, but the chains are loose enough to slip off. This card is about what has a hold on you: an unhealthy habit, a toxic relationship, money worries or fear. It isn't a sign of evil. It's a sign that you have more power to break free than you think.

ArcanaMajor
NumberXV
ElementEarth
AstrologyCapricorn
Reversed meaning

The Devil Reversed

Reversed, the Devil is actually good news. It means you're breaking free from what's been holding you back, reclaiming your power and seeing the situation clearly.

♥ Love & relationships

The Devil in Love

Upright in love

In love, the Devil points to intense passion and attraction, but also possible obsession, jealousy or a relationship that isn't healthy. Look honestly at what's keeping you there.

Reversed in love

Reversed in love, it means freeing yourself from a toxic dynamic or unhealthy attachment.

✦ Career & money

The Devil for Career and Money

At work, the Devil can mean feeling trapped in a job for the money, or being overly focused on material success. With money, watch debt and impulse spending.

Quick answer

Is The Devil a Yes or No?

No

This card leans toward no, or not right now. Its energy points to an obstacle, ending or lesson that needs attention before things can move forward.

Going deeper

Symbolism & Correspondences

The Devil is linked to Capricorn, the earth sign of ambition, material things and structure. That energy colors everything this card means.

As card number XV of the Major Arcana, The Devil marks a stage in the Fool's Journey, the story of growth the Major Arcana tells from beginning to end.

The Major Arcana are the 22 big-picture cards of the deck. They show major life lessons, turning points and the bigger forces at work in your story. When a Major Arcana card shows up, pay extra attention: the message is important and often has to do with your soul's growth, not just day-to-day events.

The card's advice
“Name what's holding you. Once you see the chain, you can take it off.”

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