A bird in a cage sits on a key. In front is a red hot flame and behind stands a woman in all black with a black hat covering her eyes. A second raven flies in the sky in front of a orange sun with black smoke and clouds.

Major Arcana

15. The Devil

How Can I Become Free?

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How Can I Become Free? 〰️

The material world is full of pleasure, but beware consuming too much of a good thing. By feeding constant cravings we develop an insatiable thirst for quick fixes and creature comforts, but there is a fine line between indulgence and addiction. Knowing our limits, including the ones we place on ourselves, is an important lesson that the Devil reveals. If we aren’t careful, he will pull us into bondage without us even knowing. It is within our power to break free from the chains that keep us imprisoned. Personal sovereignty is a choice, not a privilege.

Reversed:

  • Liberation
  • Lightness
  • Sovereignty
  • Emancipation
  • Empowerment

Upright:

  • Misery
  • Control 
  • Bondage
  • Addiction 
  • Codependency