The Devil Reversed Tarot Card Meaning
General Interpretation
Getting The Devil reversed in a reading is a powerful sign of awareness, release and breaking the chains of unhealthy compulsions and patterns. It suggests you’re starting to see clearly what has been keeping you stuck. This could be toxic relationships, addiction, negative thinking or even fear. This is a common card to see when someone is ready to reclaim their power and free themselves from a self-imposed prison. It signifies a moment of clarity where denial fades and healing can begin. However, it can sometimes also point to resistance. Knowing things have to change but struggling to actually let go. In either case, it suggests a turning point in your journey.
Read on as we examine The Devil reversed in various situations.
The Devil Reversed Love and Relationships
For singles asking about their love life, The Devil reversed shows you’re leaving behind toxic relational patterns, or will be soon. You may be finally detaching from someone you knew was no good for you, or breaking the cycle of being attracted to narcissists or emotionally unavailable types. You’re starting to heal and you’re finally seeing your self-worth, which will serve you well when you enter your next love relationship.
Getting The Devil reversed when asking about a new or potential relationship suggests you may be working through old patterns of insecure attachment, jealousy or fear of vulnerability, and it’s making you open up easier to this person. This relationship has the potential to help you heal, but only if you don’t drag the past into it. Watch for potential projections and trauma bonding.
Getting The Devil reversed when asking about your current relationship suggests there could be healing from potential codependency, control issues or sexual imbalances. One or both of you may be realizing that there are certain dynamics in the relationship that are not healthy. The Devil reversed is all about letting go of manipulation, guilt trips or addictions. Overcoming your relational issues is possible, but mutual effort is required.
Getting The Devil reversed when asking about your ex suggests you’re finally cutting the energetic cord you have to this person. Maybe the relationship was toxic, or you were trauma bonded to this person. Whatever it was, the spell this person had over you is breaking. You may still feel attached to some degree, but it doesn’t have the same power over you it once did.
The Devil reversed when asking about your crush says that this crush you have on this person could have an obsessive quality to it, but you’re aware, or becoming aware, of the cost to you. Your intuition is waking up and you’re seeing the difference between attraction and obsession. If this crush feels more like limerence, it’s time to get it go completely.
The devil reversed when asking about your child suggests there may be a phase of power struggles, rebellion or going against rules for one or both of you. The Devil in this position is a gentle reminder to allow your child the freedom to develop their independence and autonomy, even if that seems scary at first. Control, rather than guidance, won’t make for a healthy relationship with your child going forward.
The Devil reversed when asking about your current friendship indicates liberation from codependent or toxic elements in your connection. You may start seeing this person clearer now, recognizing their manipulation, control and jealousy. The Devil in this position points to a growing awareness of what is happening and your will to detach from the relationship. Whether that means distancing yourself or setting boundaries is up to you. You refuse to be chained any longer.
The Devil in the reversed position when asking about your former friend suggests that this “friendship” was based more on obsession, drama or dependence rather than mutual support and care. You’re finally coming to understand that chasing the validation of someone who didn’t have your best interests at heart wasn’t serving you in the long run. Now you can focus on building healthier connections with others.
The Devil Reversed Career and Money
The Devil in reverse when asking about a potential career or new job indicates that you’re shedding old beliefs about success. It’s possible you had a fear of failure or were obsessed with material status. But now you’re redefining success on your own terms, which is where this career idea comes from. Trust yourself and the career you want to do. It’s your life, no one else is living it but you.
The Devil reversed when asking about your job or career suggests you may be wanting to leave a toxic job, workplace or burnout cycle. This card reversed suggests you have a strong drive to liberate yourself from stifling workplace dynamics. The pay may have been good, and you got a lot of respect for your work, but at the potential cost of your soul. You’re ready to reclaim your mind and your time.
Looking to start a new business? The Devil reversed when it comes to a potential business idea suggests you’re in the phase of releasing mental blocks like attachment to money, perfectionism or fear of judgment. This card in the reversed position is all about freedom. Now’s the time to build something more aligned with your soul, rather than purely for monetary or influence gain.
Getting The Devil reversed when asking about your current business reflects a breakaway from unhealthy work relationships, obsessive focus on productivity or clout chasing at any cost. This card in the reverse serves as a reminder that you don’t need to keep feeding the machine that negatively effects you emotionally. Build something aligned with your values.
Getting The Devil when asking about your money and finances suggests a financial detox is in order. You’re being asked to free yourself from scarcity thinking, compulsive spending, gambling and debt. This card in the reverse suggests you’re learning that money itself isn’t evil but the obsession with it can be. Take back control of your wallet and you’ll take back control of your life.
The Devil Reversed Pregnancy
Getting The Devil when asking about a possible pregnancy suggests you release fear surrounding pregnancy. Are you afraid of miscarrying, or never having a child/another child? These limiting beliefs won’t server you, nor will they help you get pregnant. Now, if you’re asking if you’re currently pregnant, this card suggests the answer is likely no, but it’s not a never card. Most of all it’s a gentle reminder to let go of the anxiety and worries surrounding getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy.