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The card you just drewTAROT · MAJOR ARCANA · 15
The Devil Tarot Card Meaning
Attachments, temptations and patterns that hold more power than they should.
- Bondage
- Temptation
- Materialism
Upright meaning
A habit, attachment or fear has more control than you would like. Seeing the chain clearly is the first step to loosening it.
- Bondage
- Temptation
- Materialism
Reversed meaning
You are starting to break free from something that held you. Keep going, even if old pulls return.
- Liberation
- Awakening
- Freedom
Meaning by situation
Love & relationships
Strong attraction, but check for jealousy, control or dependence on either side.
Work & career
Money pressure or an unhealthy work pattern may be binding you. Notice what you tolerate out of fear.
Advice for today
Name one habit that is costing you more than it gives, and limit it for a day.
Card facts
Major Arcana · 15
The 22 Major Arcana
- The FoolA new beginning · Innocence
- The MagicianWillpower · Creative power
- The High PriestessIntuition · Inner wisdom
- The EmpressAbundance · Nurturing
- The EmperorAuthority · Structure
- The HierophantTradition · Teaching
- The LoversLove · Union
- The ChariotWillpower · Forward movement
- StrengthCourage · Inner strength
- The HermitReflection · Solitude
- Wheel of FortuneChange · Turning point
- JusticeBalance · Fairness
- The Hanged ManA shift in perspective · Letting go
- DeathEnding and transformation · Transition
- TemperanceHarmony · Balance
- The DevilBondage · Temptation
- The TowerSudden change · Collapse
- The StarHope · Inspiration
- The MoonIllusion · Intuition
- The SunSuccess · Joy
- JudgementRenewal · Awakening
- The WorldCompletion · Achievement
Card and rune meanings are a reference to support your choices. They do not decide the future or what someone else feels.