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The Devil card : Here are the meanings of both upright and reversed in matters of love, career and health

The Devil tarot card suggests feelings of obsession, addiction, and entrapment.

Updated on: Oct 24, 2023, 14:34:12 IST
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The Devil Tarot Card: Obsession and Dependency

Upright meaning of Devil Tarot card

The Devil tarot card suggests feelings of obsession, addiction, and entrapment. It can signify a sense of helplessness due to external forces or circumstances. However, it reminds you that you're responsible for your actions, and your perceived constraints are often self-imposed. You have the power to break free from negativity and regain control of your life, despite feeling overwhelmed.

The devil tarot card. (Pixabay)
The devil tarot card. (Pixabay)

Love-In love and relationships, the Devil card may signify a sense of codependency or the impact of mental health issues on a partnership. It can also represent negative emotions like abuse, deceit, and jealousy.

Financial and Career Implications- In financial matters, the Devil card may indicate a need to juggle expenses and make crucial financial decisions. It suggests the importance of managing your income and expenses wisely to overcome financial challenges.

In your career, this card can imply a heavy workload and the need to strike a balance between personal and professional goals. It may also suggest the need for making critical business decisions.

Health- When it comes to health, the Devil card emphasizes the importance of maintaining balance in all aspects of your life, including physical and mental well-being. It encourages you to make time for proper nutrition and exercise while avoiding excessive stress.

Reversed Tarot card meaning in Devil Tarot card

When the Devil card appears in reverse, it indicates a need to step back and alleviate feelings of overwhelm. It suggests the importance of setting priorities and finding a healthier balance in life.

Love- In love and relationships, the reversed Devil card suggests the need to re-establish balance and prioritize your partner. It can also signify the resolution of conflicts and a return to a healthier emotional state.

Financial and Career- Financially, the reversed Devil card advises careful budgeting and a reduction in overspending. It implies the need to learn from past financial mistakes and create a plan to overcome debt.

In your career, it suggests that you may have taken on too much and need to delegate tasks or set clear priorities. It can also signify the importance of advocating for yourself and seeking support when necessary.

Health-Reversed, the Devil card encourages you to reduce stress and focus on a balanced, healthy lifestyle. It reminds you not to overextend yourself and to take time for self-care.

One Card Pull: Concise Answers

A single card pull with the Devil card provides a "maybe" answer, emphasizing the need for balance and consideration.

Devil Card for Timing

When the Devil card appears regarding timing, it suggests that an event related to dedication and hard work will occur in the upcoming weeks or years. It may be associated with the Earth element and can indicate a slow but steady progress, possibly in the autumn or a specific zodiac sign season (Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn).

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    Soumi Pyne

    Soumi Pyne is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with four years of work experience. She started her career as a digital journalist with HT after completing her master's in media and communication from NSHM Kolkata. She covers topics in astrology, manifesting, and tarot readings, and also interviews astrologers to share their stories. In 2022, she interviewed the young indigo pilot who had saved Indian students from Ukraine. She has also covered stories about the Dhoomimal Art Gallery and a few lifestyle stories. She is now a fervent reader of astrology, but before working full-time on the Astrology beat, she coordinated and published think tank stories in the HT insight section. Additionally, produced Live Mint and HT newsletters, during which she had the scope to publish news articles by HT's editor-in-chief, Sukumar Ranganathan. She puts in her best effort to make her readers justify the statement "Astrology is a pseudoscience". While she believes that Astrology is not intertwined with Science, she aims to help her readers understand that the human body can be influenced by planetary alignments, drawing on insights from Indian and USA astrologers. Outside her professional sphere, she enjoys a healthy lifestyle through yoga, journaling, meditation, running, and cooking gluten-free meals. She is an avid documentary enthusiast who loves watching BBC, Discovery, and other channels, with a focus on ancient history, space, art, and culture. Also, you'll often find her taking her pooch to new cafes and often taking short trips with her girls or her family to offbeat places.Read More

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