The Devil
Shadow, attachment, temptation
Associated planet: Saturn
What the card shows
A winged, horned creature towers over two small figures tied to its pedestal. The ties are loose: they could slip free. The card speaks of attachments chosen without knowing it.
Upright
Desire, temptation, dependence; also raw energy and power.
Reversed
Release from a hold, awakening.
In love
An intense passion, sometimes possessive.
At work
Ambition, money, a situation that feels like a trap.
Look at what holds you, and ask whether you hold on to it.
In our four decks
Each deck reads the card in its own language. The illustrations change every day.
Tarot de Marseille
The Devil
Look at your chains: they are looser than they seem. Liberation begins with awareness.
Angel Tarot
The Angel of Liberation
The angels illuminate what binds you. Name your shadows with courage: light dissolves them.
Lunar Tarot
The Moon Shadow
The moon has a hidden face, so do you. Look at what haunts you at night: naming it begins the release.
Modern Oracle
The Grip
You know exactly what holds you back. The chains are there for comfort, not necessity. You just need to set them down.