The Devil Tarot Card Meaning
Upright, reversed, love, feelings, career and yes-or-no meanings of The Devil.
| Arcana | Major Arcana |
| Number | XV |
| Yes or No | No |
| Upright | attachment, temptation, materialism, shadow self |
| Reversed | release, breaking free, reclaiming power, detachment |
The Devil Upright Meaning
The Devil is card number XV of the Major Arcana — the 22 cards that describe life's biggest lessons and turning points. When it appears in a reading, it usually points to a significant theme rather than a passing event.
The Devil shows what binds you — unhealthy attachments, addictions or patterns that feel impossible to escape. The chains are often looser than they look.
The Devil Reversed Meaning
Reversed, The Devil signals breaking free from a toxic pattern and reclaiming your power.
Reversed cards don't automatically mean something bad — they often point to energy that is blocked, delayed or turned inward. Read our guide to reversed tarot cards.
The Devil in Love & Relationships
In love, The Devil points to intense passion and attraction — but also possessiveness or a relationship that isn't healthy.
Reversed in a love reading, The Devil suggests the themes above are blocked or out of balance: release, breaking free, reclaiming power, detachment.
The Devil as Feelings
As feelings, someone feels strong desire and attraction, possibly with obsession or control.
The Devil in Career & Money
In career, beware of golden handcuffs, overwork or deals that compromise your values.
Is The Devil a Yes or No Card?
The Devil leans toward no, or 'not now'. Its energy points to obstacles, endings or the need to wait, so pause before pushing ahead.
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What does The Devil mean in tarot?
The Devil shows what binds you — unhealthy attachments, addictions or patterns that feel impossible to escape. Upright keywords: attachment, temptation, materialism, shadow self.
What does The Devil reversed mean?
Reversed, The Devil signals breaking free from a toxic pattern and reclaiming your power.
What does The Devil mean in love?
In love, The Devil points to intense passion and attraction — but also possessiveness or a relationship that isn't healthy.
Is The Devil a yes or no card?
The Devil is generally a no card.
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