Major Arcana
The Devil
Card 15
BondageTemptationShadowAddiction
Deluxe Astrology's tarot card encyclopedia documents the The Devil with upright and reversed meanings, full cosmic correspondences (Major Arcana, Earth element, Capricorn, Saturn), love and career context, yes/no guidance (no), numerological ties, and crystal associations. Free, no registration required.
Affirmation
“I break free from illusion and reclaim my power.”
Numerology
15 — shadow work, liberation through awareness
Cosmic Correspondences
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Capricorn
Planet: Saturn
Crystal: Black Tourmaline
Color: Dark Red
Yes/No: No
Upright Meaning
Bondage, addiction, and materialism. Unhealthy attachments or shadow behaviors may be controlling you.
Reversed Meaning
Release, breaking free, and reclaiming power. You are ready to liberate yourself from what binds you.
Card Description
The Devil reveals the chains we forge for ourselves through fear and desire. Recognize your shadow to reclaim your freedom and power.
This card also governs Artaxerxes I's cosmic destiny (Capricorn Sun) — explore their chart and coinage.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil
What does the The Devil mean in a love reading?
In a love reading, the The Devil (Major Arcana, Earth element) reflects bondage, temptation, shadow. Bondage, addiction, and materialism. Unhealthy attachments or shadow behaviors may be controlling you. Reversed in a relationship context, it suggests Release, breaking free, and reclaiming power. You are ready to liberate yourself from what binds you.
What does the The Devil mean in a career reading?
For career and work, the The Devil upright points to bondage and temptation under Saturn’s influence. Bondage, addiction, and materialism. Unhealthy attachments or shadow behaviors may be controlling you. If it appears reversed, watch for Release, breaking free, and reclaiming power. You are ready to liberate yourself from what binds you.
Is the The Devil a yes or no card?
The The Devil is traditionally a no card in yes-or-no tarot readings. Its energy suggests caution, delay, or not yet when drawn upright. Reversed, the resistance may be lifting — reconsider with surrounding cards.
What zodiac sign is associated with the The Devil?
The The Devil is associated with Capricorn (Earth element), ruled by Saturn. This astrological connection shapes the card’s core themes: bondage, temptation, shadow. When Capricorn season is active or when Saturn is prominent in transit, the The Devil often carries extra weight in a reading.
What does the The Devil reversed mean?
When the The Devil appears reversed in a tarot reading, it indicates Release, breaking free, and reclaiming power. You are ready to liberate yourself from what binds you. The reversed meaning is not simply the opposite of upright — it often signals the same energy turned inward, blocked, or overdone rather than its literal negation.