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Major Arcana

The Devil

The Devil tarot card in the Major Arcana represents obsessions, attachments, addictions, indulgences as well as physical pleasures. This is the card that represents materialism as well as being enslaved. It also represents temptation and bondage. However, one positive thing that the Devil does represent is commitment.

Description

The Devil tarot card in the Major Arcana represents unhealthy obsessions, addictions, attachments, as well as indulgences. This is the card that represents everything to do with physical pleasures. This is the card that represents pure materialism, enslavement, and bondage. It also represents temptation. However, one positive thing that the Devil does represent is commitment. And that is not surprising since attachment is what this card represents as well. However, the fact of the matter is, whenever this card comes up, it warns the querent that they are becoming unhealthily attached to an idea, to someone, or something. You may be picturing someone who is going to a buffet and indulging themselves represented by the Devil. That is not necessarily the case. Especially if it is a one-time thing. Remember, everyone has to celebrate and let loose. The Devil is only accurate when it comes to this type of scenario if someone who has a food addiction is heading to the buffet night after night. That is an unhealthy attachment to a physical pleasure, which is again, an addiction. A false need

The Devil image

Keywords

  • # Unhealthy attachments

  • # Obsessions

  • # Addiction

  • # Enslavement

  • # Indulgence

  • # Commitment

  • # Bondage

  • # Physical pleasures


Reversed Meaning

When the Devil is in reverse, it can be a positive thing because it represents breaking free from unhealthy attachments and addictions. It can also represent divorce which in some cases is a positive thing if the marriage was unhealthy from the start.


Reversed Keywords

  • # Breaking free

  • # Free of attachments

  • # Free of obsessions

  • # Free of addictions

  • # Divorce


Day Card

It is fine to enjoy some indulgences here and there. But be careful not to make it a habit. Before you know it, you will develop an unhealthy tie to ideas or material pleasures.