Death

Death is card 13 of the Major Arcana in the Rider–Waite tarot. Key themes: Change, Endings and beginnings, Transformation, Rebirth.

Upright Meaning

It seems to be a period of facing a significant change and transition. The closing of one phase indicates leading to a new beginning.

Reversed Meaning

It appears there is a reluctance to accept the flow of change, or a tendency to remain tied to the past. This indicates that it is a time to naturally let go of what has already passed.

Love & Relationships

Upright Currently, it appears you are intuitively feeling that the current relationship has reached a turning point where it needs to be naturally concluded. It reads as a time when you should close one phase of the relationship and prepare for a new beginning.

Reversed Currently, it appears you are unreasonably holding onto a relationship that should be concluded, or you cannot easily leave due to a fear of change. It reads as a situation where you are having a somewhat hard time emotionally amidst vague expectations.

Love Advice

I recommend comfortably letting go of lingering attachments to the past. It appears that the decision to clear away the unnecessary will bring new growth opportunities and freedom.

Future Outlook

Upright In the near future, it is expected that you will face a significant change and transition period. This looks like a natural flow where one closure leads to a new starting point.

Reversed In the near future, it appears there is a concern that you might hesitate to embrace upcoming changes or remain somewhat tied to the past. It is a time when preparation is needed to comfortably let go of the things you have been holding onto.

Meditation & Reflection

Take a moment to reflect on the message this card offers. Feel it with your heart, not your head, and ask yourself what you truly need right now.

Tarot stories about Death

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