8 THE TEMPTER

Devil, idea, thought of suicide, obligation, fixation, fanaticism, underworld.

Scorpio\Pluto.

The Tempter.

A confined space (no visible perspective), an underground world where fire burns. But this is not the sacrificial fire or candle flame from previous cards. This resembles more the fire from the underworld. Against this backdrop stands a gallant, devilishly attractive, elegant young man with exquisite manners. His face bears an inviting smile, but we immediately notice its artificiality, insincerity. He is hiding something, luring somewhere. In his hands he holds a black rose, on his chest - a pentagram. Yes, he is attractive, but we see no perspective behind him, it's unknown where he beckons. Unknown what hides behind the flame. In the young man's appearance there is excessive mannerism, insincerity, and this alarms us. Apparently, he is not really as attractive as he first appears. This is not some specific character (devil) - this is the dark side of our soul. He lives in each of us, this is that very tempter who at certain moments pulls us and pushes us. And we get in over our heads.

Underground world - no visible perspective. Young man - dark side of our soul. Fire burns - desires. Black rose, pentagram - attributes of dark power, temptation. Clasp on the cloak in the form of an infinity sign - symbol of eternal temptation.

Positive meanings: secretive person, he can hide both his bad qualities and good ones. He always looks good and appears quite successful and confident, if not from self-love, then from fear of 'losing face'. Negative meanings: liar, empty person.

Behind a beautiful facade may hide a trap (free cheese is only found in mousetraps). There is risk of falling under the influence of mass hypnosis and self-hypnosis (MLM schemes, religious cults, etc.). Financial intrigues, traps may await a person on this day.

What will come easily today, without strain. Become aware of your secret desires and temptations, try to see your dark (shadow) side.

You must pay for everything in this life. Free cheese only exists in mousetraps.

On this day be attentive, don't trust beautiful promises.

With this card, beware of the Tempter in your environment. Be vigilant - someone wants to deceive you, take advantage of you.

Satisfaction of base needs, using others for one's own interests. Desire to manipulate others - use them for one's own purposes. Striving for dark power (gray cardinal - in the shadows, but controls everything). Cunning. Wild desire to achieve one's goals, no matter what. Person wants to cover their tracks.

Inflated self-opinion. Person paints rosy future prospects in their thoughts (I am the smartest; only I know how things should be; only I know the shortcuts, etc.). They don't understand that behind all these thoughts lurks danger, deception. They feel their corrupt power. Secret passions rage within them. They believe in their impunity.

Unpredictable. With a double bottom, when it's unknown what all this will lead to, how it will end. Constant sense of a parallel game. Intrigue. Behind-the-scenes game.

Outwardly these relationships are very elegant and beautiful. But in reality there is no sincerity in them - hatred may hide inside. Much is unclear, hidden. There exists some secret interest and hidden goals and motives. This can be either passion or simply desire to lure and seduce the victim. One partner manipulates the other for their own purposes. They want to subjugate them. Duplicity. Mannerism, artificiality. Self-interest.

Substitution of values. Danger of getting tangled in one's own intrigues. You may become a pawn in someone else's game. You may be secretly used. There is threat of 'taking the bait, swallowing the bright lure'. You cannot trust the Seducer.

Descend into the depths of your subconscious. Stop, look within yourself - discern what you get caught on. You must find the tempter within yourself and acknowledge that it exists. In simpler situations the advice is - hide your intentions, put on a mask. Don't openly demonstrate your feelings, intentions.

The result is sad, but not for long. The person will still fall for someone's hook and commit foolishness. But old images must be destroyed, just as Moses destroyed the Golden Calf long ago. These images will ultimately dissolve like morning mist in sunlight (because they never really existed!).

Manipulation, temptation, deception. Deal with conscience. External or internal tempter. Obsession with an idea. Behind-the-scenes games, magical affairs. Attachment to the material. Self-deception. Secret passions. In relationships there is no sincerity, hidden motives. Extremely unpleasant situation.