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.
If you are asking about timing and you pull the Devil, it means that the event will occur when you confront your attachments, limitations, or temptations.
The Devil represents being bound to unhealthy patterns, fears, or material concerns, suggesting that the timing is tied to when you break free from these constraints. This card often indicates that the event will unfold when you’ve faced and addressed whatever is holding you back—whether it’s fear, addiction, or a toxic situation.
The Devil can point to a time of intense focus on material or physical matters, so timing could also be linked to when these issues are fully explored or confronted.
Timing may be delayed until you acknowledge and overcome these limiting factors, but once you do, progress can happen swiftly.
Astrologically, the Devil as timing is associated with Capricorn season (December 22-January 19).
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If you are asking about timing and you pull the Devil reversed, it means that delays are due to an ongoing struggle to release yourself from unhealthy attachments or toxic influences.
The Devil reversed suggests that progress is blocked because you’re in the process of breaking free from limiting patterns, but this work is not yet complete.
Timing will only move forward when you have fully freed yourself from the negative influences or fears that are holding you back.
This card indicates that the event may be delayed until you’ve released any lingering dependencies or attachments, and embraced a more liberated and empowered state.
The Devil reversed is a sign that freedom is possible, but timing will remain uncertain until these inner or outer chains are broken.
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Timing in tarot can be a bit tricky, but with practice, it becomes easier to trust the flow of the cards. I recommend using a narrative approach, letting the story of the spread guide you, rather than relying strictly on rigid definitions. Ultimately, trust your own intuition—it will lead you to the answers you’re meant to find.
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