Death
The Death card signifies transformation, ending of a phase, and the beginning of something new. It is a card of inevitable change, often for the better, promoting growth and renewal. While initially it might evoke fear, its purpose is to clear obstacles and pave the way for a new and improved life. This card encourages letting go of the old to embrace the new.
Keywords
Invoked
Transformation, unstoppable change, metaphorical death followed by rebirth, permanent ending, conclusion.
Banished
Unwillingness to change, disaster, revolution, a political change, or death.
Universal Nature
Death is universal. She doesn't care who you are or where you are from; when She comes for you, there is no stopping Her. She cuts the thread of life, but because of this She also understands our struggles while living. Death is the cost of life, and She is inevitable. Death walks through a dense forest surrounded by the skulls of humankind. From their decay, the soil is renewed and the forest is allowed to grow, perpetuating the cycle of life, death, and rebirth; the body once dead is alive again in its new form. Before Her is a single white rose showing that there is still life and beauty to be appreciated despite our inevitable end. Light shines through the canopy upon Her skeletal face, signifying She has been ordained by the Cosmos to do Her work. No matter how morbid, it is sacred and serves a purpose in the order of the Universe.
Divinatory Meaning
Invoking Death often strikes fear in the querent but it should be impressed upon them that this isn't a literal death, but a metaphorical one. Death is here in the reading to help better your life, not end it. She is, above all, compassionate and merciful and wants you to struggle as little as possible. Death has been invoked to end a chapter of your life you need to move on from, to cut the ties that hold you back. While this may be a difficult process, know that it is ultimately going to result in your happiness and success. This is a time of transition where you are starting to metamorphosize from one phase to another, burying the old and birthing the new. She is clearing away obstacles and opening new doors. The changes Death brings are sudden and unexpected. Go with the flow, let it purge you of the unhealthy shackles of your previous life and move forward to create a new experience and a new life.
Banishing Death
One would hope banishing Death is a good thing but in the context of divination, it is negative. You are on the precipice of change but you are resisting the release She offers. You are too attached to bad habits, unhealthy cycles, and harmful mindsets. Take a long, deep breath, exhale, and remind yourself that change is for the better. You want a new life and new opportunities to arise. You may feel a powerful internal transformation within you, something in your soul that calls out for change. Perhaps you keep these feelings buried and secret like a cocooned caterpillar, on its way to becoming a butterfly. Let your transition happen and once you discover your path, share it with others.
Sabbath tarot
💜 Please support creators. Buy official decks.
ℹ️ Disclaimer
All card images and descriptions are taken from public sources. They are used for review purposes only. All rights to these images and descriptions belong to their creators. If you believe there is a copyright infringement, please contact us at [email protected].