Major Card · Card 15
Prickly Peter
Traditional Tarot: The Devil
When Prickly Peter appears, ask: are you acting on impulse, out of fear, or with calm confidence in the future of your organization?
Corporate Context
- Fear-driven decision-making cultures - Scarcity mindset and reactive leadership - Carrot-stick approach and unhealthy dependencies - Short-term survival tactics that erode trust - Power dynamics that trap teams in place
Upright Meaning
Temptation to cut corners • Knee-jerk layoffs • Budget panic • Reactive strategy • Fear-based decision-making
Inverted Meaning
Doing the right thing • Waiting to see results before acting • Choosing strategic courage over short-term gain