Major Arcana · XV
shadowmaterialismbondagedelusion
The Devil is card XV of the 22 Major Arcana, the trump cards of the tarot that stand for the big turning points and archetypes of a life. Its keywords are shadow, materialism, bondage and delusion.
The Devil upright meaning
In the light, The Devil points to:
- Appreciating the luxuries that life has to offer
- Being comfortable in your own skin
- Enjoying your sexuality
- Splurging on an expensive personal item
- Embracing the fact that everyone has a darker side
- Dealing with unhealthy impulses in healthy ways
The Devil reversed or shadow meaning
In its shadow, drawn reversed or in a difficult position, The Devil can point to:
- Putting excessive emphasis on appearances
- Always wanting more
- Valuing possessions more than people or relationships
- Allowing base instincts to govern your life
- Being selfish
- Attributing your own dark impulses to outside forces or other people
The Devil in fortune telling
- Adultery and unfaithfulness
- A string of extremely bad luck is coming your way
- Beware evil influences and wolves in sheep's clothing
About the card
- Card
- XV The Devil
- Arcana
- Major Arcana, card 15 of 22 (0 to XXI)
- Keywords
- shadow, materialism, bondage and delusion
