Card 13

Death

Brief Description

The Death card signifies inevitable endings that make way for renewal and rebirth. It emphasizes nature's cycle of decay and regeneration, showing that loss and withering are necessary for new growth. This card encourages acceptance of major transitions as opportunities for redirected energy and liberation. Resistance to this process can cause stagnation, while embracing change leads to revival and significant life transformation.

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Title

Death

Keyword

RENEWAL

Description

Everything comes to an end in its own time. Even the ancient stars will someday die. All things inevitably decay, but everything in nature is subject to the constant cycle of dying and rebirth. From beneath fallen autumn leaves, in the spring burst forth new fragrant flowers. The time of withering is sad, but without it there would be no vibrant blooms and sweet fruits. We must experience partings and losses in order to appreciate the gifts of fate. He who did not suffer does not know how to be truly happy. This card is a symbol of the inevitable renewal and invincible power of nature. The lesson of this card is that something ends and something else begins.

Upright

Renewal, rebirth, end of activities, inevitability, liberation, redirected energy, revival, significant changes in life

Reverse

Stagnation, oppression, resistance to change, destructive attitudes, fear of change, disruption of plans

Visual Description

A bleached animal skull with large antlers lies on rocky ground, and a green oak sprout rises through one of its eye sockets. Leafless trees stand in the background against a deep blue, star-filled night sky. Snow or pale stones surround the skull, creating a quiet, wintry scene.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Mila Losenko

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