The Devil and Wheel of Fortune Together

Visual Symbolism of The Devil

A horned, winged devil-like figure sits on a throne with an inverted pentagram on its forehead. The figure holds a torch in one hand and raises the other in a gesture of false blessing. Two naked figures - a man and woman - are chained to the throne, but their chains are loose enough to remove. They have sprouted horns and tails, showing how base desires have transformed their nature. The entire scene is set against a dark background, suggesting the realm of illusion and spiritual blindness.

Key Symbols: **Horned Devil Figure**: The shadow self and lower nature given form - The aspects of self that we deny or repress, now demanding recognition

**Inverted Pentagram**: Spirit trapped in matter, materialism over spirituality - The reversal of natural spiritual order through materialistic focus

**Bat Wings**: False power and the illusion of freedom in darkness - The appearance of power that actually keeps one bound to lower vibrations

Visual Symbolism of Wheel of Fortune

A great wheel dominates the center of the card, inscribed with mystical letters and symbols. At the top sits a sphinx holding a sword, representing the riddle of fate. A serpent descends on the left side while Anubis rises on the right. In the four corners, angelic beings read from books - an angel, eagle, lion, and bull, representing the four fixed signs of the zodiac. Clouds surround the wheel, suggesting the celestial nature of destiny and divine timing.

Key Symbols: **Central Wheel**: The eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth - The cosmic order that governs all existence and the rhythm of universal law

**TARO/ROTA Letters**: The eternal wisdom (Tarot/Rota meaning wheel in Latin) - The cyclical nature of wisdom and the eternal return of truth

**YHVH (Hebrew Letters)**: The sacred name of God and divine presence - The divine force that sets the wheel in motion and governs destiny

Combined Visual Narrative

Though these cards use different symbolic vocabularies, together they create a visual story greater than either tells alone. Consider how the imagery of one card might respond to or continue the narrative of the other.