Devil Tarot: combination, reading in a reading for relationships and love

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In the classic Rider-Waite tarot, the card shows the figure of Satan seated on a throne. At the feet of the Lord of Darkness are the naked figures of a man and a woman. An interesting detail is that people are chained to the throne of a fallen angel, they have horns on their heads and tails behind them. The general meaning of the Devil in the tarot is somewhat similar to the meaning of the Death card (if we talk about the internal meaning of the lasso), but much more negative.

Astrologically, the 15th lasso of the tarot corresponds to the zodiacs of Aries and Scorpio, and planetarily it is protected by Mars.

General interpretation

In the upright position, the Devil speaks of all those traits in a person that are traditionally considered sinful (greed, rudeness, following base instincts). The lasso also speaks of a deadlock situation that occurred either through the fault of the questioner or due to the influence of external factors.

The Devil also speaks of depravity, irresistible and perverted.

The Devil card indicates that a person is making the wrong decision. He is no longer able to keep everything under control; everything is about to collapse before his eyes. His own actions and decisions led him to a similar situation. He has no one to blame but himself. It is contraindicated to obey your weaknesses and be lazy.

The querent's attachment to the one who helped him is possible. In the future, this may end in the fact that another person will be able to subordinate the fortuneteller to his influence and begin to manipulate him. The consequences of this cannot be called positive: a person will be deprived of a full life and will.

Another meaning of the Devil tarot card is certain secrets of the past. Most likely, they will not be the most rosy. This is something that a person would like to hide or even forget with all his might.

Key words for direct position:

selfish tendencies;
sadism, manifestation of cruelty;
fighting temptations or giving in to them.

The inverted position of the Devil also has a negative interpretation, but somewhat different. Arkan speaks of weakness of will, serious illness, fears, failure of plans. Perhaps the passions in the querent’s soul are not as strong as when the lasso is in a direct position, but it must be borne in mind that powerlessness and the desire to take revenge on the person who put the questioner in such an unpleasant position can also cause strong emotional intensity.

Don’t forget about temptation or temptation. There will be plenty of them along the way. By deliberately avoiding them, a person creates a lot of problems for himself. It is better to meet temptation halfway. Over time, everything will calm down, and temptations will no longer be as attractive as at the very beginning.

Keywords for inverted position:

exaggeration of strength;
presence of internal power;
strong negative energy.

The meaning of the Devil in the Manara tarot

In the Manara tarot there is a clear warning to a person about the risk of falling into some kind of “agony” due to previously unspent energy. It is necessary to curb your desires and not give in to momentary impulses, think through your steps before actively acting.

Thoth Tarot Meaning

The Thoth Tarot warns of the danger of concealing a person’s true, natural desires. It is necessary to learn to give vent to even negative emotions, directing them in a safer direction.

The inner meaning of the lasso

The goat symbolizes animal nature and darkness. The devil is the personification of the state of unenlightened individuals with limited intelligence.

On the other hand, the card suggests that not all is lost. Like the Death card, the Devil symbolizes a transition to a new path.

Brief description of the card

The design of the Devil card was based on Eliphas Levi's famous drawing of Baphomet. Let’s not even find out who Baphomet is and which of the many Baphomets was meant.

Perhaps this is even the classic Baphomet of the Templars

Hermaphrodite figure (Baphomet). Sculpture at the portal of the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Rennes-le-Chateau. XIX century, France, Languedoc

The Devil card can be classified as a "triangular" card, just like the Hierophant, Lovers, 2 of Cups, 6 of Pentacles cards.

Katz and Goodwin write that "The other two figures are borrowed from the versions of Ettail and Papus."

And if it is obvious from Etteil that we are talking about a deck called “Type I”, then what was meant by Papus’ deck is completely unclear.

Gabriel Gulin’s deck, which illustrated Papus’ book “The Predictive Tarot,” appeared in 1909, and whether Waite saw it before finishing work on his book and deck is unknown.

And in the book “Bohemian Tarot” Papus uses cards of Wirth and the Tarot of Marseilles, which are very similar in design. But in any case, both Wirth and Gulin relied on the design proposed in the Marseille deck.

So, if we talk about borrowing, then the Tarot of Marseilles should be considered as a prototype.

Although, sometimes the Devil can be very original, as for example in Jacques Vieville’s deck.

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Map Keywords

Temptation
Temptation
Bad habits
Passions
Evil
Information, advertising

Key ideas of the map

Perversions, vices
Mental complexes
Manipulative scenarios
Fears, phobias

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Main meaning of the card

Carried away by the analysis of the details of the image, Waite only in the last lines of the text about the Devil card tells us that this is “The Guard at the Threshold of the Mystical Garden, from which came those who tasted the forbidden fruit.”

In fact, it is believed that it is not the Devil who is doing this, but the Archangel Michael, armed with a fiery or flaming sword.

But the additional chapter provides more adequate meanings. Waite sees the straight card as violence, cruelty, a fatal accident. And inverted - lack of will, pettiness and blindness.

Modern meanings of the card represent the Devil card primarily as a concentration of Evil. Attempts to attribute any positive meaning to this card are dangerous. No wonder the Devil is called the Prince of Lies. Fears, mental complexes, perversions, jealousy and greed - the list goes on and on.

Neutral meanings include information and advertising, if, of course, advertising can be considered neutral.

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The meaning of the card in relationships

Open - hole card

The Devil is an open card. But its openness is akin to the openness of a trap. Just like the Seven of Cups, it is easy to enter and almost impossible to exit.

Relationship intensity

The intensity of relationships in this card is the highest. Hamlet's passions, emotional storms on a cosmic scale. Jealousy, envy, thirst for possession - all this is inherent in the Devil card.

Map as a scenario for relationships: love, family, relatives, work

Formally, the Devil card can describe a huge number of relationship scenarios. But there is something in common between them. First of all, it's an obsession. Obsession with an idea, turning something or someone (person, thing, idea) into a fetish. Obsession reaching the point of mania, madness, complete loss of contact with reality.

Secondly, according to the Devil card, the second party in a relationship is always a thing, an object. Object of worship, lust. Threat. A person's personal qualities do not matter. In practice, in the Devil card, a person does not deal with reality at all, but only with his devilishly distorted perception of it.

One of the features of the Devil card is its obsession with sex. Moreover, sex, whatever it may be, is always perceived as beyond the boundaries of norms. Something dirty, forbidden, perverted, obscene. What you can't do and what you can't not do.

And as icing on the cake, the Devil card can indicate extremely painful relationship patterns. For example, between Mayakovsky and Lilya Brik or Turgenev and Polina Viardot.

In combination with the Major Arcana

The Devil in combination with the Major Arcana

in combination with the Wheel of Fortune card: Roulette Wheel
in combination with the card Strength: Fighting temptations
in combination with the Moon card: Fears and mental disorders

Psychological condition

The map describes a whole series of emotional states. But, no matter how they look outwardly - jealousy or envy, they are almost always based on fear. And the Devil points out that it is fear that currently controls a person’s behavior, his thoughts and actions.

In combination with the suit of Wands

The Devil in combination with the suit of Wands

in combination with the 5 of Wands card: Ambition and lack of coordination
in combination with the card 7 of Wands: Battle with Demons
in combination with the card 8 of Wands: Hide from the Devil in the desert

The meaning of the card in health matters

The Devil is a very unpleasant card in matters of health. It may indicate problems with the blood, tumors, both benign and malignant, and inflammatory processes.

The devil is associated with numerous mental problems and the manifestation of phobias. The Devil card can also talk about sexual perversions.

In combination with the suit of Cups

Devil combined with the suit of Cups

in combination with the 8 Cups card: Go over your head to achieve your goal
in combination with the 9 Cups card: Live solely for your own pleasure
in combination with the Page of Cups: Self-Deception card

Business and finance, professional activities

Stability, controllability, controllability

If you think that you are able to manage or control this situation, you are mistaken. But there is such a possibility. The card is controlled by the Devil, and if you act together, playing on human weaknesses, you also control the situation. Being on the other side of the barricades, sorry - you are a victim of your own weaknesses. For example, a greedy bank created a loan agreement at 2% and wrote in small letters “plus your apartment.” The greedy man grabbed the contract, not seeing and not wanting to see the small letters. For the bank, the situation of greed was manageable, but for the client it was uncontrollable, and he “put his head in the noose.”

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Exploiting human weaknesses is an unplowed field for generating income. Our vices (greed, envy, sexual preoccupation), even harmless hobbies (stamps, cacti, scuba diving) are all someone else's profitable business. But the Devil has perfected the process. Seduction, false advertising, outright lies. In this sense, it is difficult to draw a line with the Moon card in the meaning of “deception.” And yet, a deal with the Devil is an even more sophisticated lie: they cheated you like a sucker without telling a word of lies. A separate article covers the sale of forbidden pleasures that fall under the criminal code.

General state of finances and trends of changes

For those who are hooked on addiction (and the Devil cannot be denied fantasy: from luxury cigars to plastic surgery, from playing poker to Forex betting) - a complete disaster. The ghost of money - I’m about to win, I’m about to live! For those who add fuel to the fire, the income is in the black. Mammon is the patron.

In the future, the situation will worsen for the former and improve for the latter.

Positive and negative impact of the card on income

Much depends on the ability of the “entrepreneur” to kindle passions in the soul of the consumer that are initially alien to him. Fear included.

The demon got me wrong. How could I buy this, do this? Lack of self-control can lead to the fact that a person does not distinguish between his own needs and inspired, false ones. There is no positive for them. Moreover, problems arise that are not immediately noticeable. Interest accrues not only on material debts, but also on karmic ones. And in this sense, everyone is equal for the Devil: both his victims and his willing helpers.

In combination with the suit of Swords

Devil combined with the suit of Swords

in combination with the 3 of Swords card: Terrible health condition; terrible, heartbreaking news
in combination with the Queen of Swords card: The struggle between temptation and morality
in combination with the card King of Swords: Unmotivated Cruelty

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Don't let your fears control you.

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Today the Devil is playing against you.

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In combination with the suit of Pentacles

Devil combined with the suit of Pentacles

in combination with the card of 2 Pentacles: The devil pushes your arm
in combination with the 6 of Pentacles card: Help as a way to amuse the Sense of Self-Importance
in combination with the card 10 of Pentacles: Hidden threat to family well-being

Devil Tarot - meaning in relationships and love

The upright position denotes strong emotions and feelings. But it is worth noting that this is not true love, but only attraction to another person. Here you need to carefully analyze your relationship with another person and understand what motivates them. If it is only carnal attraction, then there is little point in continuing them. In any case, this will not end well, there is no need to expect some kind of romance.

The inverted Devil indicates that in a couple one partner dominates the other. This can lead to despotism and terror over the partner, and he will silently endure everything in the name of love. Obviously this is a useless practice.

Card of the day

The Devil card of the day means that an unpleasant event awaits a person . Internal “demons” will help you cope with the situation. Traits and motives that a person carefully hid will make themselves felt and help resolve the problem.

Today is the day of the struggle between good and evil. They will fight inside a person. It depends on the winner what experience a person will gain in the current situation.

On this day you will have to resort not only to good intentions, but also to ask for help from your dark desires. Only in this way can a person achieve self-sufficiency. There is no need to suppress your harmful desires today. Use them for good, but do not become a slave to lower feelings.

Human health status

The straight lasso symbolizes addiction in this position, ranging from alcohol to anorexia. Often the lasso indicates the presence of sexually transmitted diseases in a person. If Death is present in the layout, it may mean physical death.

In an inverted position, the lasso speaks of an improvement in health, but only if a person learns to competently monitor it and recognize the hidden signals of the body in time.

Interpretation in finance and work

The upright position indicates reigning lawlessness. There may be intrigue around a person or secret actions against him at work. There is a possibility that illegal transactions are taking place or someone is receiving bribes. Here you need to be careful, because the outcome may be different. Perhaps the fortuneteller himself takes bribes or will soon witness a similar situation. Perhaps he won't see it as a bad thing.

An additional illegal source of income may also suddenly appear. You need to be more careful, because illegal acts can come to the surface, and punishment for such will follow, and very cruelly. If there is even one thoughtless action, it can destroy a person’s entire life. You shouldn't listen to others. Out of envy or hatred, they will give bad advice and try to set you up. Such people will make every effort to put a person in a bad light.

If the card is turned upside down, nothing will work out at work. Everything will fall out of hand, and the person himself will only hear criticism and condemnation addressed to him. You need to concentrate and try to pull yourself together. This will be problematic, but the fortuneteller must have enough willpower. Without this, every day a person’s life will be destroyed faster and faster. Everything will reach the point where irreparable consequences will appear.

What personality does the Devil characterize?

The card characterizes a rather “muddy” personality, who has many vices and often does not hide them. Perhaps in front of the fortuneteller is a swindler and swindler who has only material interest. Such a person is not interested in spirituality and morality; all his attention is directed to material values, money, position in society, status. He doesn’t care how he gets it. For him, people are just a tool to achieve his own benefit.

However, the meaning of the Devil Tarot card can be different for each fortuneteller. This is the most complex Arcana and its general interpretation may vary depending on the personality of the fortuneteller, his question and neighboring cards.

The devil in an inverted position can mean a person who has “come to his senses” and has overcome his shadow personality: a former drug addict or alcoholic; a gambling addict who has decided to quit; just a person who reevaluated his life and decided to start it from scratch.

Despite this, an inverted image can mean a person who is very dangerous for the fortuneteller, for example, someone who will get involved in crime and other troubles.

Psychological state of the individual

A direct card shows a person on the path of self-destruction. The card describes everyone who has fallen into the clutches of negative tendencies, from manipulators to alcoholics. The querent, under the influence of the card, got used to indulging his base instincts and launched his spiritual development.

The reversed Devil represents a person with a negative past, such as a former prisoner. Surrounded by negative forces, his psyche is completely destroyed. If there are positive notes in the scenario, it means that the querent subconsciously seeks to get rid of such a past and restore the previously lost internal balance.

Another negative side of the personality is the lack of fear and attachment. Often such people use others for their own purposes. They themselves can act as manipulators and be real despots. They can easily abuse their capabilities and not even notice it, believing that everything is going as expected.

Interpretation in the situation and question

In the direct position, the card directly indicates the presence of shadow factors that do not make it possible to soberly assess the situation. Under their influence, people are ready to commit immoral acts.

The meaning of the inverted Devil in the tarot is human powerlessness. He is depressed. Perhaps someone is dominating and manipulating him. Let's say blackmail. The querent will have to face a powerful person with a despotic temperament. The person is literally trapped and does not know what to do, so he has to meekly agree with everything.

Soon this situation will go away, but there will be difficulties and nuances. The speed of solving a problem depends on the will of the person himself. If he sits with his hands folded, the manipulator will gain more and more power and suppress him. In this case, you need to show your character and be smart. In the worst case, all this threatens with the worst consequences.

It will probably be possible to get rid of such pressure and regain personal freedom, but the event will not happen soon and will require enormous energy expenditure. There are frequent cases of testing a person's strength under the influence of the Devil.

The answer to the yes-no question is yes, if the question concerns the material sphere.

Professional activities and finances

The appearance of the Devil in a work chart is evidence that a person will face difficult trials . It's time to find out what is stopping you from achieving success. It will also become known in whose power the individual is, who suppresses her desire for achievement.

Getting rid of oppression is impossible without drastic changes. A person will have to give up his prejudices and betray his picture of the world.

The devil can also mean a bad deal. The person will be drawn into dubious schemes based on corruption, document forgery or theft. These affairs will be accompanied by intrigue, betrayal and lies. The outcome of cases is known in advance. In the best case, a person will lose a large sum, but he may also face a meeting with the law.

The meaning of the Devil Tarot in the reading may show a passion for dubious matters. A connection with prostitution and occult sciences is possible. Possibly also an attitude towards politics.

If the fortuneteller asked a question about making a big profit, then the Devil in this situation means a positive answer. If a question was asked about methods of making a profit, then the shaitan indicates enrichment through dishonest means. The person who receives the money profits from the work of others.

Card combination

With High Cards:

combination with the Jester warns against falling into a trap through one’s own naivety;
a combination with a Magician advises you to take a closer look at your surroundings - there may be a manipulator or a sorcerer;
combination with the Empress implies the presence of shadow income.

With Low Cards:

with the Five of Cups - shows the risk of losing something due to addictions;
combination with the Page of Swords indicates the presence of envious people in a person’s environment;
with the Seven of Pentacles - speaks of financial speculation right under your nose.