What is the real meaning of the devil in the Tarot

The Devil is one of the more provocative cards in the deck, belonging to the so-called Major Arcana. It is usually very emotionally charged and is a meditation card on temptation, materialism and personal connections. He is usually depicted as a horned figure that represents primal instincts and desires and the dark sides of the human mind. Whether upright or inverted, the Devil is challenging you to face what is holding you back from freedom.
The appearance of the upright devil is that he is raptured addiction This may mean being chained to unhealthy habits, relationships, and materialistic pursuits in life. This card suggests that you go back and notice how you tend to feel powerless or rely heavily on external conditions for happiness. The righteous devil advises you to analyze your desires and attachments because they can distract you from being yourself.
This card also speaks of a seductive nature temptation. This may feel good, but it always comes at a price: perhaps making you re-evaluate your choices and place them in your long-term values. The righteous devil reminds you that what can attract you – physically or materially – can enslave you if left unchecked. Human beings are not free in what they do because they are not free in what they want, that is the meaning of this card.
The reversed devil represents freedom and breaking the chains that imprison you. It shows that you are dealing with the fears and needs that have chained you, and so you can feel liberated. It tells you that you are overcoming addictions and toxic relationships or that you are reclaiming your personal power and freedom. The reversed devil reminds you to go on this journey of self-discovery and growth.
First of all, The Devil is a warning card. It also tells you to be careful and not fall back into old patterns. The reversed devil warns you to be careful of any lingering temptations that will otherwise affect your further journey. In either case – upright or inverted – the Devil is a red flag challenging you to face your demons and step into true freedom and be your most authentic self.