The Devil Tarot Card – 15 – I find the courage to release my limitations

The Devil Tarot Card DESCRIPTION: illustration, colors, and symbolism.

• The Devil Tarot Card shows the Devil represented in his most well-known form, otherwise known as Baphomet. Baphomet is a creature that is half-man, half-goat. Baphomet originally represented the balance between good and evil, male and female, and human and animal. The devil has the wings of a vampire bat an animal that sucks the lifeblood out of its prey. His wings are a figurative representation of how focusing on carnal desires can lead to a parasitic life cycle. There is an inverted pentagram on his forehead a sign of the darker side of magic and occultism. He is standing on a pedestal, to which are chained a nude man and woman, representing that he has dominion over them. He has a hypnotic stare and the lit torch in his right hand reminds us how tempting unhealthy things can be. Below his massive figure are two humans, a man, and a woman, standing naked. Both have chains around their necks, signifying the control that he has over them. Both have small horns on their heads. This a sign that they are becoming like him the longer they stay here. Both have tails, a further symbol of their animalistic tendencies and raw instincts. The man has a flame on his tail while the woman has a bowl of grapes, signifying their addiction to power, pleasure, and lust.

Numerology:

• The 15 essence includes health, healing, and domestic activity. The number 1 has many positive leadership qualities, but it also faces the challenge of ego. The number 5,  is the number of sensual or materialistic pleasures. The number 15 is related primarily to the number 6. The number 6 is a number of harmony and balance and refers to events that occur in the home. The numerology number 15 is a number of family and harmony. The number 15 creates its own rules to accomplish harmony. Also, this number is related to the idea of the consequences of actions. We need to live with this fact and take action if we want to see change.
• Wikipedia: According to A.E. Waite’s 1910 book, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, the Devil card carries several divinatory associations: Ravage, violence, vehemence, extraordinary efforts, force, fatality; that which is predestined but is not for this reason evil. Reversed: Evil fatality, weakness, pettiness, blindness.

A statement that represents The Devil Tarot Card: I find the courage to release my limitations!

The Devil Tarot Card – IN GENERAL

• The Devil Tarot Card embodies our human desires, especially those that are linked to the material world. The tarot is not connected to any one religion, but it does contain many religious symbols, including this one, the Devil. At its basic, this card represents a negative relationship with others or self. It also expresses some of our deepest, darkest, human feelings. The Devil Tarot Card expresses the kingdom of the taboo. The culturally rejected wildness and shadow side that each of us carries in our subconscious. This shadow is actually at the core of our being, which we cannot get rid of and will never succeed in taming. The Devil Tarot Card falling in reading doesn’t necessarily spell trouble.  It advises you to look closely at the areas of your life in which you feel out of control. And to work toward improvement.

Is the Devil tarot card good and what does it represent?

The  Devil card meaning depends on is the card upright or reversed and what is its position towards other cards.

What does The Devil card mean – UPRIGHT?

• The Devil Tarot Card is the card of illusion. The Upright Devil tarot card symbolizes how addiction, depression, and unhealthy bonds can make you feel out of control. Regardless of the nature of your particular problem, the message of the Devil is clear: redirect your attention away from the satisfaction of desires and toward the things that matter. When this card appears in a reading, you can be assured that things are taking a turn towards the dark and obsessive.  The Devil is about being limited by a situation. The card can signify depression or addiction, or feeling trapped or restricted. You may feel as though outside influences beyond your control are restricting you, and leaving you feeling powerless. But, this is just the illusion that Devil makes. You are in absolute control of your own life. There are only your attitudes and behavior. There are your actions and reactions. Do not give up and do not give away your power. You don’t have to tolerate negativity from anyone. There are always choices. In other words, there is always something positive you can do to improve your situation. Also, be mindful of how you are treating others.  The Devil Tarot Card is also an indicator of materialism and may show that you have become overly concerned with material things. so put your energy into the things that will make you fulfill.

What does The Devil card mean – REVERSED?

• “Reversed tarot card” is a card that appears to be upside down from your angle of vision. The upside-down meaning of the Devil card can be the moment when an individual becomes self-aware and breaks all of the chains that come with addiction and poor habits. It might be because they are tired of running in circles and need change. The addiction no longer has a hold on you.  The Devil Tarot Card indicates recovery from a bad situation or leaving an abusive relationship.  This is the big swing in consciousness from victim to victor.  The Devil often appears in a reversed position when you are preparing to go to a higher plane. So, you must first let go of negative and unhealthy attachments. By detaching, you’ll be able to reclaim your power and freedom. The Devil Tarot Card can signify that you are becoming aware of the things that have been trapping you and the role you play in allowing them to. It is a fantastic card for anyone battling addiction. Now you want to be free from problems and you are starting to get the motivation to change your life. The changes you want to make may not be easy but they are necessary. The Devil Tarot Card reversed can also indicate a near-miss with a negative, harmful, or dangerous situation or person. The important message this card brings is to be grateful that you avoided it, learn from it, and move forward. Do not fall back into the old bad or risky behaviors. Appreciate your good fortune, but don’t push it.

What does The Devil card mean – in LOVE?

Upright:

• If you have a question or a wish for tarot cards about Love:  the Devil in Love readings represent someone selfish, abusive, jealous, dominant, violent, and unfaithful. If you feel trapped because of any form of abuse, remember you can free yourself of this situation. Don’t let The Devil make you feel powerless.  Addiction and mental health issues may also be playing a part in the relationship. So, you’ll both need to seek the right kind of help for your struggles. Your relationship isn’t necessarily hopeless. But you’ll need to make healing a top priority. If addiction isn’t a hidden factor in your relationship, the Devil suggests that someone is feeling trapped. It may indicate a loss of freedom brought on by becoming too occupied in a relationship. This level of co-dependence is unhealthy. So, You and your partner should try to rediscover some interests outside the relationship. f you are single, The card can indicate sex without love. You may be having unfulfilling sexual encounters or allowing yourself to be used by people who do not care about you because you desperately want to be loved. So, take a break from dating and work on your self-esteem. The Devil can also be an indicator of a potential relationship that may be harmful to you. This new love may have a drug addiction, become overly dependent on you, or become violent or abusive. The Devil indicates danger, so avoid letting this person into your life.  Don’t be so quick to give up on love, consider a reset and some time spent doing things that you really enjoy.

Reversed:

• If you are in a relationship, The card can indicate that you and your partner may have been feeling stuck in a rut but you have started to resolve this. It can also be an indicator that one of you may have come close to doing something that would have irreparably damaged your relationship like infidelity) but decided to honor your relationship instead. If you have been in an abusive relationship, you may be beginning to realize that you deserve better and to take back your power. you start to realize that you have choices and there is help out there for you. If you are single, The Devil reversed can indicate a call with the type of negative, abusive, or dangerous person. It can also indicate that you may have felt you were stuck with being that you were prepared to put up anything. However, you are becoming more aware of yourself and how this behavior has been hindering your search for love. With this new attitude emerging, the right partner won’t be far behind. Continue to nurture your independence and be proud of what you have done.

 The Devil Tarot Card and MONEY

Upright: ​

• The Devil Tarot Card appears in financial readings when powerlessness is an overshadowing emotion. You may feel unable to get anywhere despite the constant movement, or like you are trapped in a job you hate. Or you may feel as if you’re a slave to debt. The Devil Tarot Card advises you, to take a time-out to evaluate your current situation. You should talk to a close friend or family member about the next steps. Just make sure that the person you confide in is someone who you can trust. Remember, you are in control of your own life. Calculate what you want in your career and if a move is what you need, make it. The Devil Tarot Card can also indicate a person in a career context who is deceptive. Be careful who you trust. Also, The Devil indicates that money will be tight but it suggests that there is more you could be doing to help yourself. Watch your spending.  It can easily get out of control.  Avoid gambling or any sort of impulsive investments.

Reversed:

• If you’ve had a history of bad financial habits, now is the time to start working on making the changes necessary for you to retake control. If you’ve been dependent on others for your material resources, you may be enjoying a new sense of independence. The Devil Tarot Card shows that your awareness of how your behavior and choices have influenced your situation is increasing dramatically. So, you are ready to start taking steps to get to where you want to be. You are starting to see the big picture and refocus on what is going to make you happy. Grab this new motivation and don’t fall back into old habits. Financially speaking, if you have been engaging in gambling, excessive spending, or risky investments, you are starting to regain control of yourself.

The Devil Tarot Card and HEALTH

• Upright: The Devil Tarot Card in a health reading can personify the effects that risky behavior and lack of self-care can have on your body and mind. Take note of any zones you are over-indulging in that might be leading to a decline in your overall well-being. And then, figure out ways to improve in these areas a little at a time. So, in a health context, The Devil Tarot Card can indicate poor health brought about by harmful behavior such as addiction, alcoholism, or compulsive overeating. It is also an indicator of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, etc. If you feel like you have a mental health problem, seek the help of a mental health professional. Also, the card upright can also indicate a silent illness like high blood pressure. The card tells you not to let it define you, while you may have some restrictions be careful that you are not putting excessive limitations on yourself out of fear of exasperating your illness.
• Reversed: The Devil Tarot Card In a health reading is a good sign as it indicates stopping harmful and bad habits. Also, the card indicates a starting on the road to recovery. So if you have suffered from any type of addiction, you may well be getting the strength to overcome it. Just stay strong and focused. The Devil Tarot Card can also signify that you are starting to overcome stress, anxiety, and any mental health issues.  Now you are ready to resolve these issues. It’s important to keep moving forward and to keep the momentum going with this new tenancy of life you’ve been given. Don’t fall back into old harmful patterns. ​

Tarot Yoga

If you pulled The Devil Tarot Card during your tarot reading, you should practice  Malasana pose or Garland pose.

Yoga is an expression of body movement, breathing, meditation, and philosophy. Yoga and tarot heal the body by intersecting in multiple realms. They both create a bridge between your subconscious and conscious mind, use archetypes to reveal life lessons, work with the elements, serve as a guide for the appropriate practice, and help us cultivate our intuition and accomplish our life’s true self. Tarot cards are a divination tool made up of 78 images and qualities, split into 22 major arcana cards representing karmic lessons and 56 minor arcana cards representing day-to-day choices. Read more about TAROT YOGA.

About Tarot

• Tarot cards are a form of divination, which means working with the divine, or your higher self, which is the ultimate purpose of tarot cards, just like yoga. The tarot is in essence a soul map, a deep psychological guide to self-empowerment. Playing with Tarot cards is a conversation with your higher self. The cards always work. It’s not magic—tarot cards are a sacred mirror. There are now thousands of types of tarot decks. A traditional deck has 22 Major Arcana (or trumps) which are archetypal images. There are 56 Minor Arcana cards, and sixteen Court or Personality cards; the Kings, Queens, Princes, and Pages. There are four elements or suits: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water, with 10 cards in each. Above all, there are no inherently negative cards. Below is The World Tarot Card Meaning: love, health, money, and Yoga. See also our Free Online Tarot Readings , like popular Yes or No tarot, and 3 cards tarot.

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Sources

Wikipedia The Devil (Tarot card)

Britannica Tarot

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