What does the The Devil tarot card mean?

The Devil signifies attachment, addiction, materialism. Upright it means: Examine unhealthy attachments and what binds you.

The Devil in a love reading?

Passion that may be possessive; check for unhealthy patterns.

The Devil Tarot Card — Upright & Reversed Meaning

The Devil

The Devil (Major Arcana) represents attachment, addiction, materialism. Upright: Examine unhealthy attachments and what binds you. Reversed: Breaking free, reclaiming power, releasing chains.

Arcana	Major
Keywords	attachment, addiction, materialism
Upright	Examine unhealthy attachments and what binds you.
Reversed	Breaking free, reclaiming power, releasing chains.
Love	Passion that may be possessive; check for unhealthy patterns.
Career	Beware golden handcuffs; free yourself from limiting deals.

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What does the The Devil tarot card mean?: The Devil signifies attachment, addiction, materialism. Upright it means: Examine unhealthy attachments and what binds you.
What does The Devil reversed mean?: Breaking free, reclaiming power, releasing chains.
The Devil in a love reading?: Passion that may be possessive; check for unhealthy patterns.