DEVIL  XV Tarot Card Description

This card depicts the well-known satyr form of the Devil, also known as Baphomet.  The Devil is portrayed as half goat and half man. He stands on a pedestal, with a man and woman chained to it, symbolizing his control over them. The chains suggest they are trapped, while a flame and bowl of grapes on their tails indicate their addiction to power, control, and material possessions.

Attributes: 

Symbolizes: Addiction and negative blocks

Planet: Saturn

Zodiac: Capricorn

Element: Earth

Represents: This card can represent addiction in the worse way. Any type of addiction.

Number : 15

Advice: To re-evaluate yourself and actions, it’s time.

What you should know:  When the Devil appears things are taking a turn towards the dark and negativity, however the chains are loose so the situation can be changed if you want to.

Yes or No Card: Generally the Devil upright is No. Reversed is a maybe, could be a yes depending on supporting cards.

Upright Devil Tarot Meaning:

You may be experiencing feelings of entrapment, being stuck, emptiness, and lack of fulfillment when you receive the devil card in your reading. As well as having addictions such as, materialism, drugs, alcohol, etc. It may also mean allowing envy, greed, or negativity to taint your views. When the devil appears, it's a sign you need to make changes in your life and overcome the temptations.

Upright Devil Tarot Meaning: Love

The Devil card in a love tarot reading represents lust and temptation. It may indicate a focus on self-pleasure and overindulgence. The devil represents excess, in a relationship or love,  it could indicate jealousy and control, at its worst it could indicate stalking or destructive behavior. 

Upright Devil Tarot Meaning: Career

You may currently feel limited and confined in terms of your career, as if your only option is to remain in a place that does not fulfill you. In this mindset, it can be tempting to attribute blame to outside forces such as circumstances or bad luck. You may also feel reliant on this job, lacking the ability to make positive changes for yourself. The appearance of this card can also suggest a tendency towards self-sabotage and playing the victim in work relationships with colleagues. 

However, despite how it may seem, the presence of the Devil card reminds you that you have more choices than you realize; all you need to do is reclaim your personal power. 

Upright Devil Tarot Meaning: Finances

As a result of bad habits, difficult financial situations may be present. You may be unable to change the way you handle your finances, or you may be unable to see the solutions to bring yourself out of this situation. If you spend compulsively, gamble, or are unable to control your material resources, it's time to do everything that you can to resolve it.

Reversed Devil Tarot Meaning:  

Reversed Devil General Meaning:

In reverse the Devil card represents the moment when one becomes self-aware and breaks free from the chains of addiction and poor habits. Now you're free. You have found the courage to let go.  The addiction no longer has a hold on you and you have recovered from a bad situation. You’re liberated.

Reversed Devil Tarot Meaning: Love

The Devil tarot in matters of love could suggest a liberation from destructive emotional habits, jealousy or dependencies that hindered your relationship. Your sense of empowerment within your romantic life may be at an all-time high. 

In certain situations, this card may also indicate a separation from a controlling partner or a codependent dynamic that stifled your true self. You may have come to understand that the ties binding you to your significant other were not beneficial or encouraging. Take pride in your new found freedom

Reversed Devil Tarot Meaning: Career

In terms of work, you don't feel stuck anymore. You regained your independence and are currently reclaiming your responsibility in your professional decisions and implementing necessary changes to prevent any future challenges. If you have experienced a restrictive job, you may be taking steps to rectify the situation. You gathered your courage and found a way out, whether that involves leaving a dissatisfying position or addressing a strained relationship with a coworker. 

Reversed Devil Tarot Meaning : Finances

If you have been dependent on others for your material resources like a partner or family members, you may be enjoying a new sense of independence. Or you finally are in control of your spending or gambling habits. Bravo!