We’re all familiar with the concept of the devil on one shoulder and the angel on the other. It points to the conflict we often feel regarding “good” and “bad”, but it isn’t as straightforward as “the angel knows best” and “the devil leads to wrong”. In fact, in many ways, our inner angel can play into our shadow by reinforcing feelings of shame, guilt or being “bad”. On the other hand, our inner devil could encourage us to loosen up a bit, indulge, and feel good about feeling…good! In this way, the idea of the angel and devil becomes a very yin/yang concept. There are devils in angels and angels in devils, and the blend and balance is often needed to develop a full, integrated and healthy psyche without falling to extremes.
❂ Draw A Card Prompt: How might my inner angel lead me astray?
❂ Draw A Card Prompt: What can I learn from my inner devil?