The Devil describes enslavement, bondage to someone or something. Often describes some form of addiction from which it is very hard to break loose, whether it is substance or
relationships. No matter how big the problem may seem, it is not impossible to break free. This card is telling you to do something about it! 

The devil is telling you that it is time to break free from this self entrapment. Don’t be afraid to seek help. There is nothing to be ashamed of.

Occasionally but rarely, it might represent a spiteful or malevolent person causing havoc in your life.

Either way, you need to break free!

Adaptation, coordination, self-control, harmony. Temperance urges moderation in all things. This card warns against overdoing it, stepping out of line, or being separated from what nourishes you (physically and spiritually).

Temperance advises to be frugal, self-controlled, and careful. Some type of harmony must be achieved to  successfully blend various areas of your life, find balance between your material and spiritual world.

When Temperance appears in your spread adjustments are required in your life: if you are working too hard you need to slow down; if you are caught in a bad relationship, you need to end it; if you are spending too much money, you need to cut back; if you are being
too hard on yourself, you need to lighten up; if you are abusing drugs or alcohol, you need to be kinder to your health; etc... You get the picture.

Temperance is not telling you to be perfect, quite the opposite; moderation, compromise and patience are the key words in this card.

Temperance speaks of the importance of balance. We all need a blend of spiritual and secular elements in our lives. 

Sometimes, this card might describe someone who will be a good influence in your life. It could be a friend helping you through a hard patch, a mentor or a counsellor. Or, YOU could be filling this role for someone else. If this is the case, beware not to let it get to your head and keep the balance in your life.

Rarely describes physical death, as most people would think. Death represents an end of an era to allow for something new to begin. Transformation (whether subtle or dramatic) is in
the works; fundamental changes altering the roots of your world.

This card is telling you to cut back on the old to leave place for the new. You will continue to struggle against forces beyond your control until you accept to let go of the “dead wood” in your life. 

When the Death card appears in your spread change is definitely required, if you are considering changes in
behaviour, counselling or therapy might help you sort out the hardships and find ways to improve your life.

Whatever you decide, whatever happens the experience will have a profound and lasting effect; renewal, birth of new ideas, new opportunities.

If the card appears upside down: you may find yourself in temporary stagnation, inertia.