DeathKeywords
Upright Keywords
transformation, endings, change, transition, letting go, release
Reversed Keywords
fear of change, repeating negative patterns, resisting change, stagnancy, decay
Here, we see Death riding a beautiful white horse while holding up a blackflag with a white pattern. It is portrayed as a living skeleton, the bonesbeing the only part of the human body existing after death. He wears armor,which gives him his invincibility - signaling that no one candestroy Death. The white horse that he rides stands for purity, as Deathpurifies everyone. Beneath him, all classes of humans lie in the dirt - a king,and a pauper, meant to remind us that death does not differentiate between class,race, gender.
Death is one of the most fearedcards in a Tarot Deck, and it is very misunderstood. Many people avoidmentioning this card because it has that much power. Most times, people takethe name of the card literally. However, the real meaning within the Death cardis one of the most positive in the whole deck.
The Death card signals that one major phase in your life is ending, and anew one is going to start. You just need to close one door, so the new one willopen. The past needs to be placed behind you, so you can focus your energy onwhat is ahead of you.
The Death card signals that one major phase inyour life is ending, and a new one is going to start.
Another meaning is that you aregoing to go through a major change, transition, or transformation. The oldversion of you needs to ‘die’ to allow the new you to be created. This can be ascary time for you because you may be unsure of what will happen in the future.Even if you are scared, you should welcome the change because you are openingthe door to new life events.
Death can also mean that you need to let go of any unhealthy attachments thatyou have in your life. This is an important part of life, so learning to keepmoving forward is one of the lessons Death teaches us.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
changes in relationship, changes in romantic life, ending relationship
job transition, career transition, leaving unfulfilling career
financial loss, adapting to financial loss, changing views of money
When it comes to love andrelationships, the Death tarot card love meaning can indicate being stuck inemotional dynamics that are no longer working. If you are already in arelationship, for the relationship to continue, you must learn to embracechange. Sometimes, this card can also indicate that you may want to end therelationship, especially if it hasn't been going well. It is important toremember that all doors that close with the Death tarot card open another.While Death may be difficult to accept in a love tarot reading, transformationsfor one partner or another may be what is needed to help both individuals grow.It is also important to remember that the cards are suggestions, and that youhave the choice to either accept and welcome your relationship'stransformation, or let it go.
While initially scary, thetransformations that the Death tarot card can bring to love can also bepositive. In less stressful terms, it can be the coming of a new era, such asan engagement.
If you are not in a relationship,the Death tarot card love meaning can instead point to beliefs, attitudes orbehaviors that you are currently shedding that can help you develop healthier,stronger relationships.
If you’ve been considering acareer change, the upright Death card can be a signal that you should take theplunge and act now. You may have been through a period of apathy, disinterestand frustration at your current job, and should you not take decisive action,events in life may force you to make a change. You may be clinging to yourcurrent path because it offers stability, certainty and safety, but if you areotherwise unhappy or feeling unchallenged, there is much more to lose than yourcomfort. Often when one door closes, another one opens; embrace the shiftsoccurring right now and dive in.
Loss is signaled by the Deathtarot card, meaning that you may unfortunately be dealing with a loss in yourfinancial resources. This period can also be the initiator to a transformationin how you handle your relationship to your money and what you value. Thelessons you learn from this time can lead to practical changes when it comes tomanaging your resources, as well as to spiritual changes in knowing what istruly important to you.
The Death reversal meaning isstill about change, but that you have been resisting it. You could be worriedabout letting go of the past, or you could not be sure of the changes that youneed to make to go forward. Resisting the change and holding onto the past canlimit your future, which can cause you to feel like you are in limbo. Youshould take some time to assess the ways that you have been approaching changesin your life. You may find you have been halting the changes that you need dueto fears of the unknown. While you can still be afraid, you should trust thatyou are taking the right steps and move forward. Life moves on, so fightingpassing time is only going to leave you with regrets. Death does not have to bea card of regret, especially if you heed its warning.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
resisting change in relationship, failure to change negative emotional patterns
repeating negative patterns at work, remaining at unfulfilling job, lack of growth
failure to adapt to financial loss, continuing unhealthy financial habits
The Death tarot card love meaningin reverse can signal strong resistance to change when it comes to yourapproach and attitude to relationships and romance. This can come in the formof hanging onto a relationship that is stagnant and no longer helping either ofyou grow as individuals. There may also be dependence on the relationship, oryou may only remain together because you feel comfortable, obligated or scaredof being alone.
On the other hand, oldrelationships can also be revived. If you are single, Death reversed in a lovetarot reading can suggest that you must avoid negative patterns anddynamics to be able to truly engage in a loving relationship. You may have self-esteemissues, savior complexes, or wounds that you need to heal in order to find apartner that will love and respect you, and one you can love and respect inreturn.
As with this card’s uprightversion, you are being pushed to a change when it comes to your job or yourcareer path. But in reverse, you may be doing all you can to resist thistransition. You may stick around despite the unhealthy environment, the reducedpay, or the monotonous projects. Change is inevitable; this applies to ourcareer as well as other aspects of our lives. We must learn to welcome itinstead of pushing it away. When we cling to a cycle that is no longer meant toremain in our lives, we watch it slowly decay and drain us. At times, this cardcan also represent negative patterns repeating once again in your workplace. Doyou self-sabotage? Does your defensiveness when making mistakes create trouble?Does your impostor syndrome affect how you interact with your colleagues?Consider what must be let go for you to release these unhealthy patterns.
A loss of financial resources maybe unavoidable, but this may be hard for you to accept and adapt to. You mayhave to make some shifts when it comes to your expenses in order to make itthrough this temporary period, but you may find it hard to give up some thingsthat you consider needs. Instead of allowing this time to change how you relateto your resources and what your values are, you may not be learning yourlessons. Learn to stop resisting these changes, and you may have a much easiertime coping.
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