The Devil + Other Cards: 78 Combination Meanings
BY NICOLE LAU
The Devil Tarot Combinations: Complete Guide to 78 Card Pairings
The Devil's energy of bondage, shadow, and addiction transforms and is transformed by every card it appears with. Understanding these combinations allows you to read the nuanced interplay between enslavement and specific life circumstances. This comprehensive guide covers all 78 possible Devil pairings.
The Devil + Major Arcana Combinations
The Devil + The Fool: Naive entry into bondage. Innocent mistake leading to addiction. Freedom threatened by shadow.
The Devil + The Magician: Manipulation and power games. Using skills for unethical purposes. Manifesting through shadow.
The Devil + The High Priestess: Intuition blocked by addiction. Shadow in the unconscious. Secrets and hidden bondage.
The Devil + The Empress: Addiction to pleasure or comfort. Toxic nurturing or codependency. Material excess.
The Devil + The Emperor: Tyrannical control. Abuse of power. Authority becoming oppression.
The Devil + The Hierophant: Religious or spiritual bondage. Dogma as chains. Toxic tradition or institution.
The Devil + The Lovers: Toxic relationship. Codependency. Obsession mistaken for love. Shadow side of partnership.
The Devil + The Chariot: Driven by addiction. Ambition becoming obsession. Control issues and power struggles.
The Devil + Strength: Inner demons. Shadow aspects needing integration. Strength to face addiction.
The Devil + The Hermit: Isolation feeding addiction. Loneliness as bondage. Shadow work in solitude.
The Devil + Wheel of Fortune: Karmic bondage. Cycles of addiction. Fate and shadow patterns.
The Devil + Justice: Consequences of addiction. Legal issues from bondage. Karmic debt from shadow.
The Devil + The Hanged Man: Stuck in addiction. Suspension in bondage. Inability to surrender shadow.
The Devil + Death: Addiction or toxic pattern that must end. Death of bondage. Transformation through facing shadow.
The Devil + Temperance: Lack of moderation leading to addiction. Imbalance creating bondage. Need for healing integration.
The Devil + The Tower: Addiction crisis. Bondage collapsing. Forced liberation from chains. Rock bottom.
The Devil + The Star: Hope for recovery. Healing from addiction. Light after shadow work.
The Devil + The Moon: Illusion and addiction. Shadow and unconscious patterns. Deception in bondage.
The Devil + The Sun: Clarity about addiction. Truth revealing bondage. Liberation and recovery.
The Devil + Judgement: Awakening from addiction. Calling to break free. Rebirth after bondage.
The Devil + The World: Completion of shadow work. Mastery over addiction. Integration of shadow into wholeness.
The Devil + Wands Combinations
The Devil + Ace of Wands: Passion becoming obsession. Creative energy trapped. New beginning blocked by addiction.
The Devil + Two of Wands: Planning trapped by fear. Vision limited by bondage. Ambition becoming greed.
The Devil + Three of Wands: Expansion blocked by addiction. Opportunities missed due to bondage. Growth limited by shadow.
The Devil + Four of Wands: Toxic home environment. Celebration masking addiction. Foundation built on bondage.
The Devil + Five of Wands: Conflict from addiction. Competition becoming toxic. Shadow creating struggle.
The Devil + Six of Wands: Success through unethical means. Victory hollow due to bondage. Recognition feeding ego addiction.
The Devil + Seven of Wands: Defending addiction. Fighting to maintain bondage. Shadow resisting change.
The Devil + Eight of Wands: Rapid descent into addiction. Fast-moving toxic situation. Quick bondage.
The Devil + Nine of Wands: Exhaustion from addiction. Defensive about bondage. Perseverance in wrong direction.
The Devil + Ten of Wands: Burden of addiction. Overwhelmed by bondage. Shadow creating excessive responsibility.
The Devil + Page of Wands: Youthful experimentation leading to addiction. Enthusiasm trapped. Passion becoming obsession.
The Devil + Knight of Wands: Impulsive addiction. Reckless bondage. Passion out of control.
The Devil + Queen of Wands: Charisma used manipulatively. Confidence masking addiction. Power games.
The Devil + King of Wands: Leadership corrupted. Visionary trapped by addiction. Authority abused.
The Devil + Cups Combinations
The Devil + Ace of Cups: Love becoming obsession. Emotional opening leading to addiction. Heart trapped.
The Devil + Two of Cups: Codependent partnership. Toxic relationship. Mutual addiction.
The Devil + Three of Cups: Social addiction. Toxic friendships. Celebration becoming excess.
The Devil + Four of Cups: Apathy from addiction. Emotional numbness. Opportunities missed due to bondage.
The Devil + Five of Cups: Grief leading to addiction. Loss creating bondage. Shadow in sorrow.
The Devil + Six of Cups: Nostalgia as addiction. Past trauma creating bondage. Childhood wounds unhealed.
The Devil + Seven of Cups: Fantasy and addiction. Illusion of choice in bondage. Multiple addictions.
The Devil + Eight of Cups: Walking away from addiction. Leaving bondage behind. Shadow work through departure.
The Devil + Nine of Cups: Wish fulfillment through addiction. Satisfaction masking bondage. Material excess.
The Devil + Ten of Cups: Family dysfunction. Domestic bondage. Toxic home creating shadow.
The Devil + Page of Cups: Emotional immaturity and addiction. Sensitivity trapped. Creative block from bondage.
The Devil + Knight of Cups: Romantic obsession. Idealism leading to addiction. Emotional manipulation.
The Devil + Queen of Cups: Emotional manipulation. Intuition blocked by addiction. Compassion becoming codependency.
The Devil + King of Cups: Emotional control issues. Mastery corrupted. Compassion twisted into manipulation.
The Devil + Swords Combinations
The Devil + Ace of Swords: Truth about addiction. Clarity revealing bondage. Mental breakthrough about shadow.
The Devil + Two of Swords: Denial about addiction. Refusing to see bondage. Indecision from fear.
The Devil + Three of Swords: Heartbreak from addiction. Betrayal in toxic relationship. Pain of bondage.
The Devil + Four of Swords: Rest impossible due to addiction. Recovery from bondage. Shadow work in stillness.
The Devil + Five of Swords: Winning through manipulation. Toxic conflict. Shadow creating defeat.
The Devil + Six of Swords: Transition away from addiction. Moving beyond bondage. Shadow work through journey.
The Devil + Seven of Swords: Deception and addiction. Theft or betrayal from bondage. Shadow operating secretly.
The Devil + Eight of Swords: Mental imprisonment and addiction. Double bondage. Victim consciousness.
The Devil + Nine of Swords: Anxiety from addiction. Nightmares of bondage. Shadow creating mental torment.
The Devil + Ten of Swords: Rock bottom from addiction. Complete defeat by bondage. Shadow destroying everything.
The Devil + Page of Swords: Curiosity leading to addiction. Mental games and manipulation. Shadow in learning.
The Devil + Knight of Swords: Aggressive addiction. Reckless bondage. Shadow driving destructive action.
The Devil + Queen of Swords: Cold manipulation. Truth used as weapon. Clarity about addiction.
The Devil + King of Swords: Authoritarian control. Intellectual justification of addiction. Logic twisted by shadow.
The Devil + Pentacles Combinations
The Devil + Ace of Pentacles: Material opportunity through unethical means. Money addiction. New beginning trapped by greed.
The Devil + Two of Pentacles: Juggling addictions. Balance impossible due to bondage. Material stress from shadow.
The Devil + Three of Pentacles: Toxic work environment. Collaboration corrupted. Skill used unethically.
The Devil + Four of Pentacles: Greed and hoarding. Material bondage. Security becoming prison.
The Devil + Five of Pentacles: Poverty from addiction. Material loss due to bondage. Shadow creating hardship.
The Devil + Six of Pentacles: Manipulation through giving. Charity with strings. Generosity as control.
The Devil + Seven of Pentacles: Investment in addiction. Patience with wrong things. Growth blocked by bondage.
The Devil + Eight of Pentacles: Workaholism. Obsessive focus. Mastery becoming addiction.
The Devil + Nine of Pentacles: Luxury masking addiction. Independence threatened by bondage. Material success hiding shadow.
The Devil + Ten of Pentacles: Family wealth corrupted. Legacy of addiction. Material bondage across generations.
The Devil + Page of Pentacles: Learning bad habits. Study of unethical practices. Practical skills trapped by addiction.
The Devil + Knight of Pentacles: Methodical addiction. Reliable bondage. Steady descent into shadow.
The Devil + Queen of Pentacles: Nurturing becoming control. Practical wisdom corrupted. Material comfort as bondage.
The Devil + King of Pentacles: Material mastery corrupted by greed. Wealth through unethical means. Success as bondage.
Reading Devil Combinations: Key Principles
When interpreting Devil combinations, consider:
1. Type of Bondage: What specific addiction or toxic pattern? How does the second card specify the domain of bondage?
2. Shadow Aspect: What shadow is operating? How does the second card reveal what's denied or repressed?
3. Liberation Potential: Can this bondage be broken? What does the second card suggest about freedom?
4. Denial vs. Awareness: Is there awareness of the bondage? How does the second card indicate consciousness level?
5. Severity: How serious is this bondage? What does the second card reveal about the depth of addiction or toxicity?
The Constant Unification Perspective
In the Constant Unification framework, Devil combinations reveal how the universal principle of bondage through unconsciousness operates across different life domains. Each pairing shows a specific application of the law that what you deny controls you, what you refuse to acknowledge enslaves you, and what operates in shadow has power over you.
The Devil doesn't change its essential nature when combined with other cards—it remains the constant of bondage and shadow. What changes is the specific domain where that bondage operates and the particular form the addiction or toxicity takes. Understanding these combinations allows you to read the precise mathematics of enslavement in any situation—and therefore, the path to liberation.
