Death
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Quick Info
- Element
- Spirit
- Domain
- Life Lessons & Karma
- Number
- 13
Keywords & Themes
Card Description
Death rides a white horse, holding a black flag with a white rose. The sun sets in the background, but will rise again.
Upright Meaning
Death represents endings, beginnings, change, transformation, and transition. It's about metaphorical death, not literal.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed suggests resistance to change, fear of endings, stagnation, or inability to move on.
Guidance & Advice
Embrace endings as they make room for new beginnings. Transformation awaits.
Questions for Reflection
- ✦What needs to end in my life?
- ✦What transformation am I resisting?
- ✦How can I embrace change?
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Ready for a Reading?
Now that you understand Death, try our interactive spreads to see how it connects with other cards in a reading.
Understanding Death in Tarot Readings
Death is a Major Arcana card, representing endings, beginnings, change. When this card appears in a reading, it often signals significant life themes and spiritual lessons.
Death in Different Positions
The meaning of Death can shift depending on its position in a spread. In past positions, it may indicate endings that has already influenced your journey. In present positions, it suggests current energies around beginnings. In future positions, it points toward upcoming opportunities or challenges related to change.
Combining Death with Other Cards
When Death appears alongside other Major Arcana cards, its energy is amplified. Pay attention to surrounding cards to understand the full message.