The Devil - Tarot Card Meaning

This is a bit of a scary card. It says that when we make a decision, our fears can push us toward mistakes. It stands for superficiality, materialism and appearances - the person often puts money and looks ahead of everything else. To get what they want, they may use people and act purely out of self-interest.

Love

In love, interest, security or money can matter more than real feeling, and someone may stay in a relationship for looks or comfort. Even when the feelings are genuine, possessiveness and jealousy can take over instead of trust.

Career

You may have a well-paying job where appearance really counts. But it can also mean you feel stuck, tied to work you do not love just because of the money.

Money

Money sits at the heart of this card - earnings can be good, but spending, debt or the hunger to own more can trap you. Seeing money as a tool, not a goal, makes life lighter.

Card facts

Arcana

Major Arcana

Number

15

Astrology

Capricorn

Element

Earth

Astrological links follow the Golden Dawn tradition, the system behind the Rider-Waite deck shown on this site.