The Devil
The chained ghost of Jacob Marley embodies the consequences of a life bound to materialism and obsessive desire, showing how attachments weigh the spirit down. His visit to Scrooge warns of a bleak fate of limbo and stasis caused by living an illusionary, materially driven life. The card urges recognition of what truly matters and an opening of the eyes to deeper truth. It counsels releasing empty obsessions and embracing genuine priorities to avoid spiritual stagnation.
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Card Name
Chains (Jacob Marley)
Story
In A Christmas Carol, Jacob Marley was Ebenezer Scrooge’s business partner and only friend. On Christmas Eve, the anniversary of Marley’s death, his ghost paid Scrooge an unexpected visit. The ghost’s chains, cashboxes, and padlocks encumbered his spirit and served as reminders of his material-driven life. Marley comes to his parsimonious partner as a symbol of this potential dreadful fate, telling him to expect three spirit encounters. The ghost of Jacob Marley hangs in limbo as the shadows of an illusionary life keep his spirit in a state of stasis.
Divinatory Meaning
You are harboring obsessive desires that cannot fill an empty void. Instead, it is weighing you down with deep-seated dissatisfaction. Open your eyes to the truth and start recognizing what is truly important.
Ghosts and Spirits tarot
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