Okay, so I’ve been getting into Tarot lately, and I decided to do a deep dive on each card. Today, I tackled the Capricorn card – The Devil. I’ve got to tell you, it was a bit of a journey!
First, I grabbed my favorite Rider-Waite deck. I always start by just looking at the card, you know, really taking it in. The imagery on the Devil card is pretty intense, right? This horned figure, the chained couple…it’s a lot.
Getting to Know the Basics
Next, I pulled out my trusty notebook and started jotting down some initial thoughts. I wrote down things like “chains,” “limitations,” “temptation,” just whatever came to mind. My handwriting is a mess, by the way, but that is my style.
Digging Deeper with Some Help
- Then, I did some, ahem, light internet research. I’m not going to name any specific websites because I do not want to endorse, and I did not save them. I wanted to get a sense of the “official” meaning, you know?
- Lots of talk about materialism, feeling trapped, unhealthy attachments… It all seemed pretty negative at first, to be honest.
Making it Personal
But here’s the thing – I don’t think Tarot is just about memorizing meanings. I think it’s about connecting the cards to your own life.
So, I spent some time thinking about my own “devils.” What are the things that hold me back? What are my unhealthy attachments? For me, it’s definitely things like procrastination (hello, endless scrolling!) and that fear of not being good enough. I jotted all that down, too.
It was, surprisingly, more uplifting that it looks. I have to confront what I’m dealing with.
Putting It All Together
Finally, I tried to synthesize everything. The traditional meanings, my personal reflections… I ended up with a much broader understanding of the Capricorn card. It’s not just about “bad” things. It’s about recognizing the forces that can control us – whether they’re external pressures or our own internal struggles.
And, most importantly, it’s a reminder that we have the power to break free from those chains. We’re not stuck. It was a pretty eye-opening experience, actually. Next time, I will do the next card, and I can’t wait to see what I will learn!
