General

The Devil represents temptation, attachment, and the parts of ourselves that feel stuck or controlled. It shows up when you’re caught in patterns that keep you trapped, whether that’s unhealthy habits, addictive behaviours, or relationships built on power and fear. This card doesn’t judge; it simply reveals what’s holding you back, and asks you to confront it honestly so you can regain your freedom.

Love

In love, The Devil suggests intense attraction, obsession, or a relationship that feels addictive or unbalanced. It can indicate jealousy, control, or emotional dependence, where boundaries are blurred and the connection becomes more about need than love. This card urges you to examine whether the relationship is empowering or consuming, and whether you’re choosing it from love or from fear.

Career

For career, The Devil can point to work that drains you, a toxic environment, or being trapped in a job for the wrong reasons (money, status, fear, or habit). It may indicate power struggles, manipulation, or feeling chained to a role you no longer believe in. This card asks you to recognise what’s keeping you stuck and to consider breaking free, even if it feels risky.

Reversed

Reversed, The Devil signals breaking free from addiction, unhealthy patterns, or limiting beliefs. It suggests that you’re gaining awareness and starting to release what has been controlling you. This card indicates a turning point where you choose liberation, self-respect, and healthier choices, often after confronting the truth.

Crossing You

As a crossing card, The Devil suggests that temptation, attachment, or control is complicating the situation. You may be stuck in a cycle of fear, obsession, or unhealthy dependency, or you may be resisting the truth because it feels too uncomfortable. This card highlights the need to recognize what’s binding you, and to choose freedom even if it means facing discomfort or change.