Devil as Inner Child Healing (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Devil is the card of addiction, sexual desire, codependency, and attachment issues. This card shows two people, a man and a woman, chained to the devil himself. Though it seems like they are being held against their will, look further and you will see that the chains around their neck are quite loose. They have the capability to free themselves if they wish. 

The Devil reminds us that while desire is good, taken to an extreme, it becomes deadly. Addictions (whether to drugs, sex, or love) kill loving relationships. Codependency is dangerous, and we must develop our own individuality in a relationship. The Devil also reminds us that the greatest chains are the ones we set upon ourselves. It is up to us if we want to make a change. Our greatest power is within us. 

Upright Devil as Inner Child Healing

If you are asking about inner child healing and you draw the Devil, it suggests that your inner child is needing freedom from fear, shame, or unhealthy attachment. They may feel weighed down by old restrictions. This card calls you to reclaim your power.

The Devil as a message for inner child work points to a wound around control, secrecy, or feeling trapped. You may have been silenced or bound by fear. Healing begins when you step out of those chains and honor your freedom.

For emotional healing, the Devil encourages you to reconnect with your power to choose and break free from limiting patterns. You are not bound by old habits or fears. Your inner child feels safe when they know liberation is possible.

If you’re wondering what your inner child is trying to tell you, the Devil reveals that they feel bound by old fears and want release. They want freedom from shame that was never theirs. By showing them compassion, you help them break free.

The Devil in an inner child reading shows that you are ready to heal the part of you that believed you were powerless. You are learning that your strength was always there. This recognition frees you from old limitations.

As a guide for reparenting, the Devil reminds you to offer yourself the support you needed when you felt controlled or shamed. This means affirming your worth and right to freedom. Your inner child learns they are safe to be themselves.

Need more clarity on your relationship?

Ask unlimited questions in a safe space. Get the answers you need. Your situation is unique. Sibyl’s expert psychics are here to help!

Learn More

Reversed Devil as Inner Child Healing

If you are asking about inner child healing and you draw the Devil reversed, it suggests that your inner child is needing release, forgiveness, and lightness. They are ready to put down the weight of shame. This card invites you to choose freedom and self-love.

The Devil reversed as a message for inner child work points to a wound around internalized shame or self-blame. You may have carried responsibility that wasn’t yours. Healing comes when you forgive yourself and let go of those burdens.

For emotional healing, the Devil reversed encourages you to reconnect with your strength to let go of unhealthy ties. Releasing what binds you opens space for joy. Your inner child heals when they no longer feel trapped.

If you’re wondering what your inner child is trying to tell you, the Devil reversed reveals that they feel ready to break free from what once held them back. They are asking for lightness and release. Offering reassurance helps them step into freedom.

The Devil reversed in an inner child reading shows that you are ready to heal the part of you that carried guilt that was never yours. You can now let go of false responsibility. This clears space for renewal and self-trust.

As a guide for reparenting, the Devil reversed reminds you to offer yourself the support you needed when you felt trapped in fear. That means choosing compassion over shame. Your inner child learns that love, not fear, defines their worth.

Real psychics. No scams.

Need intuitive advice but wary of getting scammed? Get honest answers, with no hidden fees. No “spell removal” upsells, we promise.

Learn More

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Devil reveals the darker side of lust and desire. Chemistry can be a great thing, but taken to an extreme, can become an addiction. No matter how tempting, unhealthy behavioral patterns ultimately do not produce the results that we want. The Devil serves as a warning sign, urging us to identify and bring the issues out of the dark and into broad daylight. With honest communication, we can build a solid foundation for the future.  

If you find yourself needing further clarity in your relationship matters that go beyond reading for yourself, Sibyl offers unlimited tarot readings on love & relationships, as a neutral and objective third party.