“In the classical Tarot, you are the Devil. The Devil card is based on Dionysus, ‘Zeus of Nyssa,’ counterpart to Apollo and chieftain of the gods in his form as Lord of the Shamanic Dance. The earthy physicality of the Devil can breed lust, so the Devil's call to return to primal instincts often creates conflict in a society that believes these instincts must be kept under control. Challenges posed by our physical bodies can be overcome by strength in the mental, emotional, and spiritual realms. Dionysus is also a symbol of enjoyment and rules our material creativity. The Devil knows physical pleasure and how to manipulate the physical world. Material creativity finds its output in such things as dance, art, hunting, and sex. All of this may seem intimidating and even evil, but remember that the self-actualized person is able to accept the sensuality and usefulness of the Devil's gifts and incorporate and accept the dark urges without indulging them in their simplistic, corrupt form.”