Devil Card from the gande etteilla
Text by James Wells Tarot teacher and Reader: Some of my favourite key words for the Devil card are structure, limits, and boundaries. I believe that every card, even a card like the Devil, is neutral; it’s up to us how we live its concepts. Does structure feel like a prison sentence or is it more like hanging out in a sandbox? Is a limit something you require to get things done or is it an enforced shut-down? When is a boundary a border that contributes to segregation and when is it a necessary guideline for respectful interaction? Does reining you in stifle your creative energy or does it prevent you from making a huge social gaff?
There’s a strain of thought in certain circles that “the devil is merely the divine as seen by the unwise/uninitiated”. It’s reassuring to think that the divine has a shadow side to it. Knowing this liberates us from the obsession with perfection and transcendence that pervades our culture. It’s OK to be flawed. And it’s OK to use that flaw as a start point to be, do, and have something better. To recognise Trump XV as the divine in disguise encourages us to honour our demons, addictions, and unhealthy projections (remember that the Devil is an invention of certain religious sects who were unwilling to claim their own “stuff”) as red flags that something would like to shift or evolve.
The Devil card asks each of us, “What in your life feels like a flaw or saboteur, and what container will safely hold you as you commit to the process of remembering what is divine about it?”
James Wells. Personal consultations and group experiences in tarot, circle process, journal writing, and Reiki. Toronto, ON.
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Perfumes to wear to reign in the Devil inside, suggestions by Monica: *Aquarius and *Bodhi Sativa by DSH and *Oud Luban Solid Perfume by Aftelier Perfumes are meditative, calming perfumes deeply suited to calming the individual who wears them. Rich soft woods, vintage patchouli, and tree needles grace these beautiful fragrances as well as other ingredients. *fbb fuzzy blue blanket by Moi , Skye Botanicals / Perfume Pharmer (full disclosure, I made this!), Zeta ~ A Linden Blossom Theme by Andy Tauer, Tauer Perfumes and Honey Blossom by Aftelier are gentle , herbal florals containing notes that are soothing, tea like, calminative.
* All Natural Perfumes.
Fragrances to wear when you would like to reign out the Devlish in you!
Suggestions by Monica: Dirty Sexy Wild Opus Oils, Star F%$#@& by Tiger Powers,
*Cannabis by Dupetit, Incense Extreme Tauer Perfumes, ICU Liz Zorn Perfumes. *Queen of Punk by Esscentual Alchemy are perfumes to vibe with the devil inside as you choose. Sometimes the devil is placated knowing he/she is understood. Thes fragrances understand you. There is no judgement, they are blessed crazy friends and lots of fun!
* All Natural Perfumes.
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