The Devil Tarot Card Combinations and Meanings

XV The Devil Correspondences:
Astrology: Capricorn
Element: Earth

Keywords and phrases:
Addiction; self-enslavement.
Obsession.
Secrecy.

The Devil Tarot Card Meanings

All cards need to be considered in context and The Devil comes in many guises although, generally speaking, it often points to an undesirable situation in some way as it tends to bring out the murkier, shady side.

In its simplest terms, The Devil can appear when someone is feeling a great deal of heaviness from a situation to the point where they feel helpless to change it. On another level, it can point to the wilder side of enjoyment, minus the off button, so there can be a tendency towards temptation and overdoing it, which can sometimes suggest addictions.

The Devil seems to blight those cards closest to it and most particularly the one it follows, so it’s easier to interpret in groups but it can often alert you to something amiss. However, always look for back-up information to throw more light and reinforce the context; handle what you find with care and sensitivity as the situation is often masked. The Devil often shows an element of secrecy but sometimes there may be good reason.

If reversed, or positively aspected, The Devil may bring about release from a heavy and overwhelming situation, facing the shadow self, accepting and moving beyond it through spiritual understanding.

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The Devil Tarot Card Combinations

The Devil and The Fool: Can indicate rash and impulsive actions to rush headlong into something that hasn't been properly thought through, or is motivated by hedonistic tendencies.

The Devil and The Magician: Check all the details in anything, or anyone, you may be dealing with as manipulation can be indicated. Alternatively, you have the ability to move forward from a situation that is dragging you down but it will require a focused and disciplined mindset.

The Devil and The High Priestess: Something that has been hidden is about to be revealed so be ready for revelations. A dark secret coming to light, what becomes known will be to your advantage.

The Devil and The Empress: Can indicate a domineering mother figure or difficulty with fertility issues. These should be overcome but may feel heavy going in the process. For some, secret plans regarding pregnancy.

The Devil and The Emperor: May suggest a tyrant or bullying authority figure. Be wary of becoming drunk on power and wielding it for self-serving or hedonistic reasons that only serve the ego. Secret ambitions.

The Devil and The Hierophant: Can show corrupt officials or bureaucrats; corruption hidden within an organisation or a bureaucratic system, malfeasance. Alternatively, may suggest someone cleaning up their act and following a moral compass.

The Devil and The Lovers: Tends to indicate an unhealthy relationship of some description. Obsession, addicted to love, manipulation. Hedonistic pleasures but usually with dark undercurrents; clandestine affair or one night stand rather than something lasting or based on love and good values. Watch for other cards that can indicate criminal activities which would take things in a darker direction.

The Devil and The Chariot: You may be hatching secret plans but have the ability to triumph over any obstacles or difficulties that may stand in your way.

The Devil and Strength: Taming the beast and keeping animal instincts in check. You have courage and the ability to endure difficult circumstances to emerge on the other side.

The Devil and The Hermit: Knowledge is power; by researching a situation you have the ability to find information that can help release you from the grip of heaviness that is weighing you down or to help uncover a secret. For some, it may suggest you're cautiously hatching secret plans and fact gathering information.

The Devil and Wheel of Fortune: May indicate a gambling addiction although I would mainly look for this in the opposite order with further supporting cards. A stroke of luck that helps to move you on from a difficult phase into a fortunate new chapter that brings good opportunities.

The Devil and Justice: Legal action regarding questionable or criminal activities. If the Eight of Swords appears alongside it can indicate imprisonment. If you're feeling weighed down by a situation then keeping a balanced mind and a logical mindset to look at things rationally can help find a way through.

The Devil and Death: Death brings the final ending to a difficult situation which brings major change and transformation as a result. These are ideal cards if you've been trying to kick a bad habit or move away from an oppressive situation.

The Devil and Temperance: The Devil followed by Temperance can suggest moderating behaviour and moving away from extremes. This is a good combination to release from an addiction or obsession and brings healing.

The Devil and The Tower: An explosive combination that suggests whatever is brewing will erupt and cause a lot of disruption. The Devil can suggest difficult behaviour but in this combination can move toward violence - one to be avoided.

The Devil and The Star: The Devil followed by The Star can represent hope and healing following a dark and challenging period. The worst will soon be over and suggests better days are on the horizon.

The Devil and The Moon: Don't trust anything you're being told at this time as there's a reinforcement of secrecy, it can suggest obfuscation and a cover up where something unsavoury is being hidden. Veiled activities where someone is up to no good.

The Devil and The Sun: It's possible you may be developing secret plans behind the scenes and away from prying eyes at the moment, and whatever you're quietly developing will be successful. For some, it may show a complete turnaround and a release, like a weight being lifted, going from completely bogged down to happiness and contentment.

The Devil and Judgement: Be wary of a difficult situation coming back to life and being resurrected. However, for some, it may bring rejuvenation after a very difficult and overbearing period.

The Devil and The World: You have the ability to overcome oppressive circumstances to come up trumps, bringing a successful conclusion to a matter with a sense of triumphant achievement.

The Devil and Ace of Wands: The Devil followed by the Ace of Wands suggests you may have been quietly formulating a secret project or new career path behind the scenes. Being obsessive about the details may have been useful in this regard as it leads to an exciting new beginning. A whole new way of life may be relevant for some.

The Devil and Two of Wands: The Devil leading to the Two of Wands may suggest an untoward situation with a business partner or collaborator, so be careful who you trust or the motives of others. For some, it may indicate taking the initial steps towards your goals and moving on from an oppressive energy.

The Devil and Three of Wands: The Devil followed by the Three of Wands brings progress and expansion to your plans after what may have felt like an overweight burden pressing down upon you. Watch for other indications in surrounding cards, as in certain circumstances it may reflect nefarious activity within a commercial setting.

The Devil and Four of Wands:  This combination is more favourable with the Four of Wands following, rather than appearing in the opposite order. The Four of Wands represents a period of stability and a feel-good factor coming into play after a heavy duty situation.

The Devil and Five of Wands: The Five of Wands following The Devil can indicate some sour grapes and serious shenanigans at play, such as office politics or underhanded competing forces at work behind the scenes. It may also suggest endless obstacles with a difficult situation and one you may have problems extracting yourself from.

The Devil and Six of Wands: The Six of Wands following The Devil suggests the arrival of important news following a heavy going situation. Others will be supportive in recognition for your efforts. For some, it may indicate a secret promotion or launch, something that you've been keeping to yourself for a while.

The Devil and Seven of Wands: You may be trying to negotiate yourself out of a difficult situation, or feel the need to defend your values on a point of principle to stand up for what you believe in.

The Devil and Eight of Wands: The Eight of Wands represents good news coming in quickly bringing excitement and enthusiasm following an oppressive situation; release and moving forward.

The Devil and Nine of Wands: The Devil leading to the Nine of Wands may represent showing perseverance to battle through and overcome a difficult situation, however, the process may take a while and feel quite wearing.

The Devil and Ten of Wands: This combination reinforces the sense of feeling overburdened, it tends to reveal a stressful situation that seems heavy going and you may feel as though it's getting the better of you.

The Devil and Page of Wands: The Page of Wands following The Devil may show a secret message in relation to your career, or secret plans developing that will bring news. Alternatively, it may show a difficult situation in the background of an outgoing child, it may be worth checking the company they keep.

The Devil and Knight of Wands: This combination can indicate a very difficult house move, it could be the circumstances surrounding reasons for the move, although for most it represents a heavy going situation.

The Devil and Queen of Wands: When The Devil appears in combination with any King or Queen always check surrounding cards for further indications to clarify, as it can be a sign of someone not to be trusted or with something unsavoury surrounding them. Addictions, obsessions, or nefarious activities can feature. The Queen of Wands is an outgoing woman but in this combination she may be a social climber or hold an ulterior motive.

The Devil and King of Wands: Similar to the above: This warm and charming man may be a little more than a loveable rogue as it suggests some darker elements in the background. Not necessarily someone to be trusted, be careful.

The Devil and Ace of Cups: The Ace of Cups following the Devil can suggest a lovely new beginning for love and happiness after a dark and difficult period. For those starting a new relationship, ensure you look a little deeper into the background of your new partner as something could be amiss and you don't have the full story.

The Devil and Two of Cups: This combination can point to an unhealthy relationship of some description. Also check for other supporting cards for further indications that may suggest secret assignations, a clandestine affair, or coercive control.

The Devil and Three of Cups: Can suggest some serious partying and going over the top, addictive substances could feature but for most it would tend to show a fairly wild night out!

The Devil and Four of Cups: The Devil followed by the Four of Cups suggests you may be feeling bogged down by a situation yet apathy prevents you from trying to do anything about it as it all seems too much effort. Be careful that you don't miss a valid opportunity to improve things, as you could dismiss something out of hand, due to feeling low and jaded.

The Devil and Five of Cups: The Devil leading to the Five of Cups can act as a warning, so be careful of getting into a difficult or toxic situation you may feel unable to remove yourself from later. The Five warns of upsets, regrets, and disappointment, so be careful who you trust at the moment.

The Devil and Six of Cups: The Devil together with the Six of Cups may advise of an unhealthy fixation with someone from the past or obsessing over a past situation.

The Devil and Seven of Cups: Like catnip, so many temptations and will want to try them all! Be careful as imagination can become delusional or based upon an unrealistic fantasy. Alternatively, depending upon other indications, it may show there are multiple options available to you with regard to a difficult and unhealthy situation.

The Devil > Eight of Cups: The Devil followed by the Eight of Cups may show releasing yourself from an oppressive or unhealthy situation and finally walking away.

The Devil and Nine of Cups: The Devil followed by the Nine of Cups may act as a warning to ensure that what you're trying to achieve is based on good intentions and rightful action, rather than hedonistic or devious desires, as you should receive it. These are good cards if you're hatching secret plans as you'll attain what you're wishing for.

The Devil and Ten of Cups: The Devil leading to the Ten of Cups may suggest a problem within a marriage or family situation, where all may not be as outwardly rosy as appearances suggest. However, for some it may indicate moving into happier times following a darker vibe.

The Devil and Page of Cups: There may be ulterior motives behind news or messages of an emotional nature, watch for manipulation.

The Devil and Knight of Cups: An indecent proposal? An offer, proposal, or invitation, may not be motivated by good intentions, be sure to check all the details as there may be strings attached or something deeper you'd wish to avoid.

The Devil and Ace of Swords: The Devil followed by the Ace of Swords shows that you have the ability to overcome adversity and a challenging situation to come out on top. You can beat the odds and emerge with a fresh new start.

The Devil and Two of Swords: The Devil leading to the Two of Swords may indicate that you're tying yourself up in knots over something and your darkest fears are preventing you from being able to move forward, creating a stalemate. Something needs to change to break the deadlock.

The Devil and Three of Swords: The Devil followed by the Three of Swords can represent quarrels and strife, possibly initiated by darker motives. Manipulation or addictions may feature as root causes, but The Devil adds a cruel aspect.

The Devil and Four of Swords: The Devil leading to the Four of Swords may suggest an addiction recovery programme. For some, rest and recuperation following an oppressive or difficult dark phase in your life, or one where you have felt completely bogged down.

The Devil and Five of Swords: The Devil together with the Five of Swords suggests questionable activity, possibly of a criminal nature but check for further indications. There are underlying aspects of secrecy and someone is definitely up to no good. Hidden agendas feature and someone is not to be trusted.

The Devil and Six of Swords: The Devil followed by the Six of Swords represents moving away from a difficult or toxic situation towards a calmer phase and, for some, it may suggest a passage to safety.

The Devil and Seven of Swords: The Devil leading to the Seven of Swords tends to suggest someone sneaking about behind the scenes and possibly up to no good. However, with the aspect of secrecy, surveillance can also be indicated. For some, it can indicate stealth and strategy, as you carefully execute secret plans.

The Devil and Eight of Swords: When The Devil is followed by the Eight of Swords it can suggest you may feel trapped by a toxic situation or even an addiction. Entrapment. Being detained or confined, and with other indications can provide particular settings, such as The Hierophant: hospital institutions, or Justice: legal system, imprisonment.

The Devil and Nine of Swords: The Devil leading to the Nine of Swords can represent feeling completely bogged down by a situation that you feel unable to change or remove yourself from, which causes worry and anxiety, and depression can be indicated for some.

The Devil and Ten of Swords: The Devil followed by the Ten of Swords can bring an end to a difficult situation but it may feel disappointing. Although matters may not transpire in the way you had hoped it will bring closure to something that was less than ideal.

The Devil and Page of Swords: Watch for misinformation in communications as news and messages may be designed to manipulate or deceive. Malice or spite could feature for some, poison pen letter, trolling, etc.

The Devil and Knight of Swords: The Devil leading to the Knight of Swords can suggest swift and decisive action is called for in relation to a difficult situation but you're in a position to quickly move matters on. For some, it may show that secret plans you've been developing behind the scenes are about to advance rapidly, so be ready to move quickly.

The Devil and Ace of Pentacles: The Devil followed by the Ace of Pentacles may indicate something amiss with regard to important documents that have a financial connection, so be sure to check the fine print and all the background details. Fraudulent activity may feature, such as forgery, counterfeiting, or falsification. Alternatively, laying the foundations with secret plans for a new beginning of a material nature.

The Devil and Two of Pentacles: The Devil leading to the Two of Pentacles suggests you are confidently maintaining the balance and getting things back on track following a difficult situation. If there's been problems with finances then it shows you can balance the books to keep everything flowing.

The Devil and Three of Pentacles: The Devil followed by the Three of Pentacles may suggest you have secrets plans concerning your main work, for instance, quietly looking for a different role, or a project that you're keeping under wraps prior to launch. For some, work can bring a sense of heaviness, but it won't affect your ability to do well.

The Devil and Four of Pentacles: The Devil leading to the Four of Pentacles can represent working hard to achieve your material goals, however, care should be taken to avoid it becoming obsessive, such as workaholic tendencies. Alternatively, it may suggest being overly cautious due to a difficult situation. Hoarding or being overly frugal may feature for some.

The Devil and Five of Pentacles: The Devil followed by the Five of Pentacles brings a warning with regard to your finances as it could lead to loss. This may be due to someone's dishonest behaviour so theft could be a possibility, but overspending can also feature.

The Devil and Six of Pentacles: The Devil leading to the Six of Pentacles can indicate a charitable benefactor coming to your aid following a difficult financial situation. For some, it may bring a generous gift but just be careful it doesn't come with some kind of strings attached.

The Devil and Seven of Pentacles: The Devil followed by the Seven of Pentacles may suggest hidden activity concerning finances that may be questionable, so if you're receiving funds it would be wise to check the source. If you've recently encountered a difficult financial situation that has weighed down upon you then you should soon receive funds in reward for your diligent efforts to remedy the situation.

The Devil and Eight of Pentacles: The Devil leading to the Eight of Pentacles can represent new work or employment that you've been secretly planning behind the scenes. For some, it may indicate taking a new job in order to leave a toxic environment, however, do ensure due diligence before accepting a new role.

The Devil and Nine of Pentacles: The Devil followed by the Nine of Pentacles may bring a welcome reprieve if there's been financial difficulty. Luxury items may feature but do check the source to ensure authenticity and that everything is above board. This combination can also indicate excessive material tendencies.

The Devil and Ten of Pentacles: The Ten may bring stability to home, family, or property matters, particularly if finances have been a bit heavy duty of late. Check for other indications in the spread, as it can also be a sign of an unhealthy or toxic situation in the home.

The Devil and Page of Pentacles: The Devil followed by the Page of Pentacles can suggest news or messages of a financial nature and may warn of fraud, a phishing scam, or similar. Stay vigilant concerning correspondence as something is not be trusted.

The Devil and Knight of Pentacles: The Devil followed by the Knight of Pentacles may represent a longstanding situation finally coming to fruition and tends to suggest a secret plan that's been long in the making.

The Devil > Strength > Ace of Swords: Dealing with your demons; showing courage and fortitude in the face of your fears to successfully overcome adversity.

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