The Devil card in the Tarot represents goals as well as temptation, addiction, and sadness. A winged and horned Devil on a black pedestal, naked male and female figures, shackles, and an inverted pentagram are the primary symbols of this card.
In a Tarot reading, the upright Devil card represents ruin, unexpected failure, disagreement, brutality, disaster, an ill-tempered individual, and bizarre or strange events. The Devil card warns you to be passionate and ambitious rather than restrained. Understand that you are restrained because you allow yourself to be.
Reversed Devil card represents liberation, enlightenment, triumph over obstacles, and divorce. It represents moving on. You have recognized what was holding you back in the past and are ready to move on to a brighter future.
Reading of The devil is somewhat tricky. If you're single, it could be that you want to be loved but don't know how. It could also indicate that you're using sex as a substitute for actual closeness and would benefit from taking a step back to reevaluate what you truly want in a relationship. If you're in a relationship, it could mean you're feeling smothered, trapped, or highly codependent. This should be tackled to improve your relationship health.
