IL DIAVOLO (The Devil) Tarot Print by Malleus
“Il Diavolo” (The Devil) is the 15th card of the Major Arcana, a profound and evocative tarot card, embodying themes that delve deep into the human psyche and spiritual experience.
In numerology, 15 reduces to 6 (1+5), a number often associated with harmony and balance but here twisted to explore imbalance, obsession, and the shadow side of human desires. The reduction to 6 suggests an inversion of harmony, reflecting imbalance, obsession, or indulgence in destructive patterns. It highlights the tension between potential harmony and the chaos that arises when shadow aspects are left unexamined.
In tarot, “Il Diavolo” (The Devil) is a card rich in complex and provocative symbolism, representing themes of temptation, attachment, and the darker aspects of human nature. Its meaning can vary depending on the context of a reading, but it often serves as a reminder to confront the shadow side of the psyche and examine the ways in which we may be chained to unhealthy patterns or desires.
The central figure, a woman with flowing crimson hair and piercing blue eyes, represents temptation and the allure of forbidden pleasures.
Her hair’s flowing nature suggests freedom, yet it contrasts with the underlying theme of entrapment.
She holds a red apple, a timeless symbol of knowledge and transgression, with a single drop of blood evoking the cost of indulgence.
This subtle yet striking detail suggests the personal cost of surrendering to temptation, pain, loss, or transformation through suffering.
Behind her, the looming demonic figure embodies primal instincts, fear, and the forces that enslave the soul. Its horns and glowing eyes reinforce the presence of darker, untamed energies, while the clawed hand reaching over her hints at manipulation and dominance.
Fire, a transformative force, symbolizes both destruction and renewal, emphasizing the card’s message of confronting one’s shadow self to seek liberation.
At its core, “Il Diavolo” explores the magnetic pull of forbidden pleasures and the cost of surrendering to them.
The chains that bind us are often of our own making, rooted in fear, guilt, or attachment.
The card is an invitation to confront and integrate the shadow self, acknowledging the parts of ourselves we may fear or reject.
By shining a light on hidden aspects of the psyche, the potential for growth and liberation becomes possible.
✵Print is 16.5"x27"
✵Print will be shipped rolled.
“Il Diavolo” (The Devil) is the 15th card of the Major Arcana, a profound and evocative tarot card, embodying themes that delve deep into the human psyche and spiritual experience.
In numerology, 15 reduces to 6 (1+5), a number often associated with harmony and balance but here twisted to explore imbalance, obsession, and the shadow side of human desires. The reduction to 6 suggests an inversion of harmony, reflecting imbalance, obsession, or indulgence in destructive patterns. It highlights the tension between potential harmony and the chaos that arises when shadow aspects are left unexamined.
In tarot, “Il Diavolo” (The Devil) is a card rich in complex and provocative symbolism, representing themes of temptation, attachment, and the darker aspects of human nature. Its meaning can vary depending on the context of a reading, but it often serves as a reminder to confront the shadow side of the psyche and examine the ways in which we may be chained to unhealthy patterns or desires.
The central figure, a woman with flowing crimson hair and piercing blue eyes, represents temptation and the allure of forbidden pleasures.
Her hair’s flowing nature suggests freedom, yet it contrasts with the underlying theme of entrapment.
She holds a red apple, a timeless symbol of knowledge and transgression, with a single drop of blood evoking the cost of indulgence.
This subtle yet striking detail suggests the personal cost of surrendering to temptation, pain, loss, or transformation through suffering.
Behind her, the looming demonic figure embodies primal instincts, fear, and the forces that enslave the soul. Its horns and glowing eyes reinforce the presence of darker, untamed energies, while the clawed hand reaching over her hints at manipulation and dominance.
Fire, a transformative force, symbolizes both destruction and renewal, emphasizing the card’s message of confronting one’s shadow self to seek liberation.
At its core, “Il Diavolo” explores the magnetic pull of forbidden pleasures and the cost of surrendering to them.
The chains that bind us are often of our own making, rooted in fear, guilt, or attachment.
The card is an invitation to confront and integrate the shadow self, acknowledging the parts of ourselves we may fear or reject.
By shining a light on hidden aspects of the psyche, the potential for growth and liberation becomes possible.
✵Print is 16.5"x27"
✵Print will be shipped rolled.
“Il Diavolo” (The Devil) is the 15th card of the Major Arcana, a profound and evocative tarot card, embodying themes that delve deep into the human psyche and spiritual experience.
In numerology, 15 reduces to 6 (1+5), a number often associated with harmony and balance but here twisted to explore imbalance, obsession, and the shadow side of human desires. The reduction to 6 suggests an inversion of harmony, reflecting imbalance, obsession, or indulgence in destructive patterns. It highlights the tension between potential harmony and the chaos that arises when shadow aspects are left unexamined.
In tarot, “Il Diavolo” (The Devil) is a card rich in complex and provocative symbolism, representing themes of temptation, attachment, and the darker aspects of human nature. Its meaning can vary depending on the context of a reading, but it often serves as a reminder to confront the shadow side of the psyche and examine the ways in which we may be chained to unhealthy patterns or desires.
The central figure, a woman with flowing crimson hair and piercing blue eyes, represents temptation and the allure of forbidden pleasures.
Her hair’s flowing nature suggests freedom, yet it contrasts with the underlying theme of entrapment.
She holds a red apple, a timeless symbol of knowledge and transgression, with a single drop of blood evoking the cost of indulgence.
This subtle yet striking detail suggests the personal cost of surrendering to temptation, pain, loss, or transformation through suffering.
Behind her, the looming demonic figure embodies primal instincts, fear, and the forces that enslave the soul. Its horns and glowing eyes reinforce the presence of darker, untamed energies, while the clawed hand reaching over her hints at manipulation and dominance.
Fire, a transformative force, symbolizes both destruction and renewal, emphasizing the card’s message of confronting one’s shadow self to seek liberation.
At its core, “Il Diavolo” explores the magnetic pull of forbidden pleasures and the cost of surrendering to them.
The chains that bind us are often of our own making, rooted in fear, guilt, or attachment.
The card is an invitation to confront and integrate the shadow self, acknowledging the parts of ourselves we may fear or reject.
By shining a light on hidden aspects of the psyche, the potential for growth and liberation becomes possible.
✵Print is 16.5"x27"
✵Print will be shipped rolled.
