The Devil
- TMLD
- May 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 7
Unbound: The Devil and the Choice to Reclaim Your Power
By TMLD
The Devil is one of the most misunderstood cards in the tarot. But its message isn’t darkness — it’s truth. This card doesn’t show up to shame or trap you. It shows up to reveal:
Where are you still giving your power away — and why?
Whether it’s a story you’ve been told, a pattern you inherited, or a fear you’ve accepted as truth, The Devil card is a spotlight. It illuminates the chains you’re carrying… and then quietly reminds you:
They’re not locked.
Traditionally depicted with two figures chained to a throne, The Devil represents illusion, addiction, and unconscious patterns. But the chains are loose — they always are. This card invites:
Honest self-awareness
Shadow integration
The courage to choose differently
The Devil doesn’t punish — it mirrors. And the reflection is always asking:
“Do you still need this… or are you ready to let it go?”
You’re allowed to outgrow the roles you’ve been playing.
You’re allowed to question what you once believed.
Today, let The Devil be an invitation — not into shame, but into self-liberation.
Ask yourself:
“Where in my life am I operating from fear instead of choice?”
Awareness isn’t judgment. It’s a door. And it’s open.
Today’s downloadable reflection offers a sacred space for shadow work, truth, and reclamation. Inside you’ll find:
Three affirmations for awareness and empowerment. An expanded interpretation of The Devil’s invitation to clarity. Journaling prompts like:
“What am I unconsciously giving my power to — and how can I reclaim it?”
“What belief or behavior no longer represents who I am becoming?”
You don’t need to fight the shadow.
You only need to name it — and choose the light.
Download Your Free Reflection Sheet
Click here to download “The Devil: Shadow Work, Choice, and Inner Freedom”
You’re not bound.
You’re becoming aware.
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— Margo
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