The Devil (XV)

Keywords (Upright)
Temptation · Addiction · Materialism · Control · Shadow work

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Keywords (Reversed)
Liberation · Breaking chains · Reclaiming power · Recovery

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Card Meaning (Upright)
The Devil isn’t just external temptation it’s the inner voice that says you’re not enough unless you consume, prove, or please. It shows up when you feel trapped by habits, unhealthy relationships, or material illusions. This card asks you to get real about what owns your energy.

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Card Meaning (Reversed)
Reversed, The Devil brings empowerment. You’re becoming conscious of what no longer holds power over you. Whether it’s addiction, obsession, fear, or control this is your moment to break free and take your energy back.

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Psychic Download
“What you call the Devil is often just unhealed pain wearing a mask.” Shine the light of truth and those chains will slip right off.

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Color Symbolism

• Black background: Shadow work, unconscious power

• Red flames: Raw emotion, passion, desire

• Gray chains: Mental illusion of bondage

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Suit Symbolism
Major Arcana – Challenge card for facing the ego and reclaiming sovereignty

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Zodiac Connection

• Capricorn (sign): Structure, ambition, materialism, control

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Element & Modality

• Element: Earth

• Modality: Cardinal – initiates material mastery and inner work

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Imagery Symbolism

• Chains around necks: Voluntary bondage, cycles of fear or desire

• Torch of fire: False power through domination or ego

• Bat wings and inverted pentagram: Fear-based symbols meant to manipulate not to empower

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Teaching Tip
When you pull this card ask yourself --What chains are you wearing that were never yours to begin with? What illusion are you ready to see through?