XV

The Devil

Keywords

bondageattachmentmaterialismaddictiontemptation

Upright Meaning

Time to become aware of the bondage and dependencies you have created. Material desires and fears are limiting your actions.

Reversed Meaning

Liberation from bondage and recovery of freedom. An important turning point for breaking dependencies and reclaiming your power.

Detailed Description

The Devil is card XV, depicting a devil dominating a chained man and woman. Symbolizing Capricorn, he represents material attachment, dependency, and bondage. Importantly, the chains are large enough to slip off — the chains are of one's own making. It shows that being dominated by fear and desire is the self's doing, and awareness can bring liberation.