The Devil (Upright)

For your May 2025 Manifestation Forecast, The Devil card, drawn upright, illuminates an intense drive to create real, noticeable change on the material plane. As we step into May, your focus may sharpen on breaking through previous limitations when it comes to wealth, status, possessions, or overall personal autonomy. You may feel a potent urge to 'level up'—to obtain a more comfortable living situation, secure a higher-paying job, or rise to a position where you have greater control over your daily life and finances.

This card signals that your goals are fueled by a desire not just for abundance, but for liberation from anything or anyone that makes you feel powerless or confined. There may be a temptation this month to challenge existing power dynamics, perhaps by taking on more responsibility or asserting your beliefs and needs more forcefully—whether at home, work, or within a relationship. If you have felt overshadowed or manipulated, May brings a surge of determination to seize back your authority.

However, The Devil’s upright position also cautions you to watch for patterns of attachment, obsession, or self-sabotage that could arise through your manifestation process. Are you fixating on external validation or material gain at the cost of your inner peace? Remember: true progress means moving towards freedom, not replacing one set of chains with another. This month, honor your need for independence and reward, but check in with your values to ensure you’re making changes that truly serve your best self. The universe supports ambition now—channel it wisely and boldly, for you have the power to rewrite your story.