The Devil

The Devil tells you that you’re indulging too much in earthly pleasures and matters.

ElementEarth
PlanetSaturn
ZodiacCapricorn

Upright position meaning

When pulled upright, the Devil card may mean you're indulging too greatly in the earthly matters this world has to offer, and you're feeling lost, lonely, and empty because of it. You're lacking a sense of direction. The Devil may mean that even though you indulge in materialistic things, you know this path of life is not the one you're meant to travel down. However, you may feel as if you have no control over this.

Reversed position meaning

If reversed, the Devil means you're tired of living life in circles, constantly chasing after things you know won't fulfill you. You're ready to break the cycle, but just know it won't be easy! Breaking these habits is going to be hard, but if you pull the Devil reversed, it means you're ready to tackle this difficult step in front of you. You've assessed your current state, and now it's time to move forward with self-improvement.

Advice meaning

The Devil is asking you to evaluate how you're living your life - is it one of excess and indulgence? Are you ready to end the cycle?

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