Hello hello, my darlings! I’m so glad to be writing to you again! I prepared the last few blogs in advance as I started my new job, and while I’m glad I took the time to focus on my new responsibilities, BOY did I miss talking to you every week. Now if you read my Pink Moon blog, you’ll know that we’re in an energetic upheaval for metamorphosis right now, as we prepare for the new moon in a few days on the 30th. What better time to dig deep into our habits and cycles with this next card; the Devil. Scary sounding again, I know. Don’t panic, this isn’t what you think! The Devil card represents our shadow selves. It’s important to remember that these are not “bad” parts of us, but we do get an instant gratification that we can overindulge to our detriment.
The Devil arrives upright when we have been tricked into thinking that we have no control over our shadow self’s manifestation in our life, or that we could never break free of their hold on us. A lot of times, they surface through addiction, eating habits, or any other immediate satisfaction. It’s important to acknowledge the hold these things have over you and the impact they’re having on your life. They are within your control, however hard it may be to change ingrained habits. These are not the kinds of shadows that you can be freed from overnight. It will take time, discipline, and willpower, but it IS possible to change and it is only you who can make these changes. He can also represent your wild side or sexuality. You could be exploring the freedom of promiscuity, or perhaps darker fantasies. As long as you’re doing this in a safe space with clearly laid boundaries, this can be a very enriching experience! But delving deep into that carnal gratification has the potential to become detrimental to your well-being if things go too far or you find yourself exposed to disease, so choose your partners carefully. On that note, The Devil can also represent a POWERFUL attachment between two people. These kinds of connections can be deliciously intoxicating, so enjoy yourself! Just be sure that you don’t lose track of your personal boundaries or inner guidance, as this can lead to a deeply unhealthy codependent relationship.
When the Devil is reversed, he wants you to know that you’re on the verge of a breakthrough. You’re on the right path to your Highest Good, but you need to let go of unhealthy attachments or limiting beliefs that are holding you back from leveling up. You need to confront the fears and anxieties that you have imposed on yourself to fully release them and move forward. This is an opportunity to explore your deepest darkest places consciously, with calm confidence and courage. Once you understand your innermost shadows, you can choose to leave them behind or use them in a more constructive way. Remember, there is no light without darkness. We are both, and our shadow selves are not bad. They simply are. How we use them is what makes them “good” or “bad”. If you’re feeling unsteady about exploring these depths alone, a professional therapist can help you navigate the dark corridors of your shadow self that binds you. I’m a big proponent of therapy, it has changed my life being able to have a safe space to explore my dark thoughts, or rather, the parts I thought were dark, but are actually quite normal. If you’ve got a brain and it’s on, seeing a therapist is always a good idea, but especially if you’re feeling bound by your own mind. It can help release secrets that are weighing on you, and help you find the source of those thoughts. Usually they’re there to protect us, but have grown out of control. I need to get off my soapbox though, because there is one more important meaning for The Devil reversed, and that’s detachment. If he represents attachments when he’s upright, then the reversal makes sense to represent the importance of detachment. This is actually a Buddhist principle that doesn’t want you to stop caring for the important people or things in your life, but instead to let go of your dependence on them for your happiness. Enjoy their existence without relying on them always being there. You are strong and capable and cosmically connected to everyone and everything anyway.
The Devil is all about embracing your shadow self in healthy, constructive ways instead of destroying yourself or your life for instant gratification. It takes time and potentially help through a trusted individual, but if you can embrace and channel the darker side of you, your path will become clearer and less rocky. I know this was a longer explanation, but I hope it helps you receive him in your readings with open arms and less preconceived notions! The Devil wants you to find your ultimate freedom! From the world, from your attachments, from society, and even from yourself, my darlings! I know you can do it!