{"id":50,"date":"2019-11-04T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vekkesind.com\/?p=50"},"modified":"2023-05-21T06:44:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T12:44:04","slug":"when-the-devil-tarot-card-is-positive-7-meanings-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vekkesind.com\/when-the-devil-tarot-card-is-positive-7-meanings-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"When The Devil Tarot Card is Positive: 7 Meanings Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One might immediately assume the Devil Tarot card could only mean negativity and foreboding for troubles ahead. But there are a handful of positive outcomes and meanings behind this ominous card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is the devil tarot card something positive? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with any card, there is a spectrum of meanings behind it. While the devil card has a bad rap, some positive outcomes lie in the connotations of having additional control, achievements, and power. Keep in mind that these need to be handled with responsibility; otherwise, they can become harmful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Devil card is a depiction of the ancient goat-god Dionysius embodies all hedonistic objectives. But it is also deceiving at first glance, so you have to look a little deeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Devil card is a part of the Major Arcana, read more about the 22 cards that make up the Major Arcana here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Background and History of The Devil Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the possibilities of positive meanings behind the devil card requires us to learn more about the card itself and its origin. With any card, a better understanding of its history will allow us to accept and understand the possible meanings afterward fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dionysius has\nhad different connotations surrounding him throughout mythology between the\nGreeks and Romans. Dionysius, Cernunnos, Pan, and Baphomet all carry attributes\nthat lead to the devil. In some circles, this devil on the card may go by any\nof these names, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are\ndifferent backstories and understandings of this god, there are always similar\nunderlying themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we think of the devil, we think of hell and evil things. We think of demons and temptations and sin. So, of course, this card is going to spark a dark feeling in many. They all go hand-in-hand in many different scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Devil card is a part of the Major Arcana, you can get more details about the Major Arcana and how to interpret these cards here<\/a>. I’ve also written an article that talks about the difference between the major and minor arcana, “What\u2019s the difference between the Major and Minor Arcana?<\/a>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Card\u2019s Symbols<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The devil card requires us to look much harder at it. You can\u2019t give it a quick glance and assume you understand what is being depicted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who do will be the ones with an overwhelming feeling of doubt or fright when it is pulled. It seems to doom you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But taking a\ncloser look makes us understand more about the positivity that can come from it\nin certain situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But look a little\ncloser. Those chains are loosely draped around the man and woman\u2019s necks. They\naren\u2019t necessarily enslaved or captured or stuck there for an eternity of the\ndevil\u2019s bidding. They could escape if they wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if the devil\nrepresents ambition and power in this card, what does it mean to the men and\nwomen who are at its feet? They aren\u2019t forever shackled to this devil, but instead,,\nthey were lured to him and found themselves unable to leave for whatever power\nand reasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The man and woman both also have small horns beginning to protrude from their heads. This could symbolize that it\u2019s too late for them, as they have already started turning into a form of the devil himself.  It could also have a more optimistic outcome\u2014that it\u2019s not too late. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are tiny\nhorns so it could mean that the transformation has started but has only just\nbegun. They still have a chance at escaping and not succumbing to the devil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both the man\nand woman have tails as well, showing their animalistic instinct and\ntendencies. It shows that we act on raw instinct and have that sense of animal\npurity and aptitude. At the ends of their tails are grapes. These grapes\nsignify lust and pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With lust and pleasure, we are able to tie this back to the god Dionysius himself. In many cultures, he was considered the god of wine and lust. This can also be viewed as temptations from the Seven Deadly Sins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Devil Tarot Card\u2019s Keywords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This card is\njust as tricky and ominous as you would imagine–from the background of the\nimagery to the meanings behind some of the keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upright<\/strong><\/td>Reversed<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Attachment
Restriction
Sexuality
Ambition
Power
Potential
Material Things
Money
Power
Security
Determination<\/td>		Releasing Limited Beliefs
Exploring Dark Thoughts
Detachment
Greed
Temptation
Obsession
Addiction
Struggle
Lust
Underworld
Oppression<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways to view all these keywords, some being positive and others as unfavorable. But the underlying theme throughout is the power that this card holds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not only a powerful card for reading, but it means so many different forms of energy itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another card that people will often wonder about is the Tower card, read this article for details about the Tower card: Can the Tower card be positive?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Positive Meanings Behind the Devil Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a better understanding of the card itself, the background, and the keywords that it holds, it is much easier to understand and fully grasp some of the meanings behind it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are still negative outcomes and readings that will come from the devil, it is by no means your inevitable destiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Wealth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The power, greed, and ambition that this card holds\ncan end up meaning great wealth for those who are given it. Because the themes\nof this card seem very aggressive, it can be overwhelming and even a little\nscary when it is pulled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This card has a negative vibe, as well as evil and aggressive themes. So it can seem like more of a negative outcome than positive one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the devil, while ambitious and powerful, also means security and potential. This means that with the right approach and responsibility, this card could end up being an excellent opportunity for wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you seek financial victories but are diligent in\nyour quest not to be taken over by greed and power, you can find that happy\nmedium. The negativity takes over when the desire takes over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one is a slippery slope, though, and you will need to be careful in your quest for wealth otherwise, it will work against you and cause more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The devil may be influencing you in some decisions and\nwill try to tighten that chain around your neck and grow those horns longer,\nbut he hasn\u2019t done so yet. So making sure the chains stay loose in this\nscenario is making sure that you don\u2019t let greed take over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Personal Achievement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes wealth and personal achievement will go together.\nBut many times, you will find personal growth and successes that are not\nmonetary as well. The devil card may be showing you a time of personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The devil can mean that you have what it takes. Plain\nand simple. You have that drive and ambition that will help you lead and\nconquer whatever it is that you desire. And that doesn\u2019t have to be a financial\ngoal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you go into a reading with a sense of dread or\nuneasiness surrounding a personal struggle in your life, this could very well\nmean you will be able to overcome it. The ambition and power that this card\npossesses will translate into your life and beating the odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some examples of circumstances where this could mean\novercoming your obstacles:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Any\ntype of health of fitness goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Improving\nyour skills in a particular area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Passing\na major exam <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Learning\na new language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    They can be as simple as something you are trying to be better about in your daily life, such as reading more or eating healthier. Any of these present an end goal that you want to reach. The devil may be showing you that you have what it takes, and you\u2019ll do whatever it takes to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Revealing a False Companion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This might not feel like a positive reading right\nafter you get it. But the devil has a way of uncovering those who are not\nreliable and true to you. Whether it be friends or family members, the devil\ncan sniff them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It may be something that you have been feeling but couldn\u2019t quite put your finger on it. Or maybe you have had suspicions about someone in your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you get the devil card with that on your mind and in your heart, that energy could be enough to provoke the devil card to show you that truth that you may have already been sensing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you leave that reading, it\u2019s not going to feel good. You\u2019ll be feeling that betrayal or loss of trust. But in the long run, if you\u2019re removing someone from your life who does not have your best interest at heart, then this can be a very positive outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n