Dignified:
Traditionally, The Devil represents the basest of man's desires and
ultimately he stands as the one in which all the blame of the world's
evils are habitually placed. While it is easier for us to place blame
on someone or something else, Justice, Temperance, and Judgment assure
us that we are responsible for our own actions whether good or bad. The
Devil card represents exploring the physical world and indulging in
life’s physical pleasures. The Devil card suggests both the
possibilities and limitations of the physical and ultimately leads one
to a change into the spiritual. Without knowledge and understanding of
the physical, one could never find the experience needed to make a
transformation into a higher spiritual awareness. The Devil stands for
exploration of the world around us without taking responsibility for our
actions. Ironically, those who place blame solely on the devil
represent exactly what this card stands for.
Ill-Dignified:
In a reversed
position the Devil represents freedom from the physical desires of the
world, a mindset of spiritual over physical, or one who accepts and
takes responsibility for their own thoughts and actions. |
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