The traditional Rider Waite depiction of the Devil card features a creature that combines human and animal features that appear to be a half man half goat figure known as Baphomet, the Horned Goat of Mendes. He wears bat wings. At his feet are two enslaved naked figures – one feminine and one masculine. They are bound to each other with chains held together by a pedestal or inverted pentagram, which the Devil sits upon, representing the material world. The feminine figure has a tail of fruit, representing the garden of eden. The Devil has one hand raised up to the sky in Vulcan salute, and the other downward, holding a torch. An upside down pentagram is etched over the Devil’s head, indicating that there is a darker side to magic when giving in to animalistic desires. The chains around the necks of the figures are loose, indicating that they could remove them if they chose to. The Devil card is often associated with themes of bondage, temptation, and materialism. It suggests that the seeker may be trapped in unhealthy patterns, attachments, or illusions that prevent personal growth. In a tarot reading, the Devil card encourages the individual to examine their beliefs, behaviors, and attachments to determine whether they are serving their highest good or hindering their progress. It’s a card that prompts self-awareness and a reassessment of one’s choices.
In the Mystic Monday’s Tarot deck, the Devil card is depicted as a large silhouette of a woman with devil horns. Stairs lead up to the head of the woman which reveals an open doorway. This represents the mental constructs that humans create that they can often feel constricted with. The door is open to represent that you can free yourself from these mental constraints, self-sabotage, and other unhealthy thought patterns if you choose to. The keys are in your hands.
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The Devil Numerology
Fifteen symbolizes reinvention, change of perspective, and prioritization. When you pull a card associated with fifteen, it means that you are ready for a fresh start, which means embodying new perspectives. This could introduce changes into your life, whether small or large. Either way, they will have an impact on your life that will build over time. This also includes a fresh set of priorities and what you choose to be important in your life at this time.
Numerology 15 breaks down into the number 6 and carries the same energetics of communication, flow, and harmony.
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THE DEVIL
✨ Upright Keywords:
Addiction, Enslavement, Fears
✨ Reversed Keywords:
Awareness, Breaking Free, Empowerment
🌬️ Element: Earth
🪐 Planet: Capricorn
#️⃣ Numerology: 15
Minor Arcana: Six’s (6’s)
Six of Cups
Six of Pentacles
Six of Swords
Six of Wands
General The Devil Card Upright Meaning
The Devil alludes to your negative behaviors and patterns that restrain you from moving forward in life. These are often illusions of imprisonment where you feel shackled to your problems, however, you have the choice to break free or walk away at any point in time. The Devil resides in the depths of doubt, where you give way to your addictions and fears, almost like staying in a bad relationship because it’s familiar. It’s time to reevaluate your relationship with the Devil—is this relationship serving your best interests? If not, break free from your shackles! Although not always easy, you have the keys to unlock yourself from your issues. Obsession with materialism and collecting conquests has your head spinning. Check back in with your higher self and align yourself back to your values.
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General The Devil Reversed Meaning
You have become aware of your codependent relationships and addictions, and are making strides to break free from the chains that have been holding you back from moving forward. You are open to a different way of living, even though it is scary to make those changes because they have become so familiar. However, the familiarity is not Health and Wellness, and you have decided to empower yourself to choose another path. The journey to the road ahead will not be easy—you will have to battle your inner demons, who run rampant, using your inner fears and anxieties as a form of their own power. However, you will gain control back by eliminating the negativity and introducing more positive energies into your life. You are vulnerable to temptations, so take extra care and caution.
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