The Devil
#15 · Major Arcana
Upright
Bondage, materialism, temptation, addiction, denial
Reversed
Breaking free, independence, reclaiming power, release
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Tips
When upright, examine your attachments and dependencies.
When reversed, work on breaking free from limiting situations.
Symbolism
The chains are loose, showing voluntary bondage. The reversed pentagram represents material over spiritual. The half-human figures show descent into base desires.
History
Representing the Pagan god Pan in some interpretations, the Devil shows material bondage and the shadow self.