The Devil Tarot Card Meaning
Major Arcana · card 15
Upright meaning
Greed, bad habits, attachment or feeling trapped. See what is binding you.
Reversed meaning
Breaking free and the start of freedom.
Yes / No: Leans no / wait
❤️ Love
Strong passion — avoid control or dependence.
Strong passion — avoid control or dependence.
💼 Career
Do not do wrong things just for money.
Do not do wrong things just for money.
💰 Money
Avoid debt, addictions and showy spending.
Avoid debt, addictions and showy spending.
Major Arcana cards show big life themes and turning points.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the The Devil card mean?
Greed, bad habits, attachment or feeling trapped. See what is binding you.
What does The Devil reversed mean?
Breaking free and the start of freedom.
Is The Devil a yes or no card?
Leans no / wait. Tarot is for reflection — make big decisions with your own judgement.
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Tarot is for reflection, not a prediction or guarantee. Card image: Rider–Waite–Smith (1909), public domain.