A key aspect of reading your own tarot is interpreting cards. For a beginner interpreting a single card can be fine, as there are plenty of resources to help you out, however interpreting two or more can be very tricky.
However, if you have been practising single card readings for a while a 2 card spread will be a great introduction into reading multiple cards.
As you’ve found this page, you’re probably wondering how to interpret the The Empress card and The Devil card together in particular.
The The Empress card and The Devil have unique qualities and will interact with each other in different ways depending on what kind of reading you are doing.
What does The Empress and The Devil mean together?
The Empress and The Devil together can symbolize the extremes of creation and destruction, fertility and addiction, abundance and greed. They can represent the duality of human nature, and the potential for both good and evil that exists within each of us. The Empress can represent the creative potential and fertile ground from which all life can grow, while The Devil can represent the destructive and addictive forces that can lead to our undoing. Together, they remind us that we have the power to create our own reality, and that we must be careful not to let our darker impulses take control.
The meaning of the cards will depend on what kind of reading you are doing and the question you asked the deck. This is a guide covering the general meanings of the cards and how they relate to each other.
Common 2-card spreads
Whilst it’s great to know who these two cards interact with each other, it’s important to note that the meaning will depend on the context of your spread
The most common 2 card spreads I recommend to newer readers are:
- The 2 card cross (otherwise known as “The Fool’s Journey”)
- The 2 card “Yes or No”
“The Fool’s Journey”
Setup: The two card cross is where you place two cards face up, one placed vertically and with one laying horizontally over
Interpretation: The 2 cards represent a “situation” and a “challenge”. The first card will describe the situation you are in with the second horizontal card being the “challenge” crossing you (literally crossing you in this case!)
Reading: Using the overviews in this guide is a great way to start. First, look at the meanings of the 2 cards, and see how they might relate either as your “situation” or “challenge”. Once you have that you can look at the general overview for how the two cards interact with each other.
The benefit of this spread is that it can give clarity when you’re feeling uncertain or anxious. Once you have clarity of thought, and a strong idea of what your challenge is you can find solutions to help your situation
The 2 card “Yes or No”
Setup: The 2 card “Yes or No” is where you place two cards face up side by side, whilst asking your deck a “yes or no” question.
Interpretation: Each card in a tarot deck has a “yes” or a “no” meaning. Look at the meanings of each card, and you will have your answer.
The benefit of this is you get a stronger yes or no compared to a single card draw. You may find you often get a mix of “yes or no”, and this is fine. It simply means there is doubt, or things are not yet clear.
Yes or No meaning
Things are a bit tricky for this combination, as The Empress and The Devil mean different things. The cards are unsure about your question, or the answer to the question has not yet been decided.
The “Yes” and “No” meanings can differ from reader to reader. The meanings here are based on what I believe are the generally accepted definitions.
What does The Empress mean?
Health: The Empress is a symbol of good health. She is fertile and abundant, and her energy brings fertility and growth. She is also a symbol of good parenting, and her nurturing energy can help to heal and support those who are struggling with their health.
Finances: The Empress is a symbol of abundance and prosperity. She is fertile and bountiful, and her energy can help to attract financial abundance. She is also a symbol of good parenting, and her nurturing energy can help to support and protect those who are struggling with their finances.
Relationships: The Empress is a symbol of relationships. She is fertile and abundant, and her energy can help to create and sustain healthy, loving relationships. She is also a symbol of good parenting, and her nurturing energy can help to heal and support those who are struggling in their relationships.
What does The Devil mean?
The Devil Tarot card is a warning about the dangers of addiction, greed, envy, materialism, obsession, and sexual lust. These things can ruin your health, finances, and relationships. If you let them take over your life, they will destroy you. The Devil is a powerful force, and you must be careful not to let him take control of you.
Conclusion
Understanding how the meaning of a reading changes once you start involving more than one card can be tricky. This will come with time and practice, however I hope this guide on what your cards might be telling you when you draw The Empress and The Devil has helped you.
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