desire, attachment, intensity
The Devil as feelings
“I want you more than is sensible, and I know it.”
The Devil as feelings is strong attraction with a pull of its own. This person feels drawn to you intensely, sometimes obsessively. Desire, jealousy or attachment can be stronger than they would like.
What they may be feeling
- Intense physical desire.
- Attachment, sometimes jealousy.
- A feeling they find hard to control.
The Devil reversed as feelings
“I'm ready to let go of what has been holding us both too tight.”
Reversed, they are trying to break free. They may want to step back from something that feels unhealthy, or see the attachment for what it is.
Depending on where you are
- Someone new
- They feel a strong, almost magnetic attraction.
- In a relationship
- The bond is passionate, but may hold some control or dependence.
- After a breakup
- They still feel tied to you, and may not like it.
Yes or no?
Not yet / it depends. The attraction is real; whether it is good for you is another question.
Cards it often sits with
- The Lovers: a choice clouded by desire.
- Five of Cups: attachment to what hurts.
- The Tower: an intense bond that breaks open.
Questions people ask
What does The Devil mean as feelings?
They feel an intense, hard-to-resist attraction to you, with possessiveness or attachment mixed in.
What does The Devil reversed mean as feelings?
Reversed, they are trying to break free. They may want to step back from something that feels unhealthy, or see the attachment for what it is.
Is The Devil a yes or no card in love?
Not yet / it depends. The attraction is real; whether it is good for you is another question.