Death
Death signals a profound upheaval and the end of a way of life, ushering in irreversible transformation. It emphasizes that change is necessary and that there is no return to the past, often marking the loss of innocence or the death of childhood as a step toward maturity. Upright, it denotes metamorphosis, evolution, transition, and the painful but fertile process of letting go. Reversed, it warns against stagnation, immobility, and the festering decay that comes from resisting necessary change. The card advises acceptance and forward movement to allow new life and growth to emerge.
Keywords
Death
Character
WHITE BEAR KING VALEMON
Origin
NORWAY, Norwegian Fairy Tale
Description
Death is a huge upheaval, potentially representing the death of one way of life and the start of a new one. Life changes irrevocably, and there is no way to go back — change is necessary. The death of childhood is important in order to grow up.
Upright
Metamorphosis, evolution, loss, transition, change
Reverse
Stagnation, immobility, stubbornness, festering, decay
Visual Description
A young woman in a pale blue nightgown holds a lit candle and pulls back a heavy red curtain. Behind the curtain a large skull-shaped shadow looms across the fabric, its teeth and eye sockets clearly outlined. To the right, a bed is visible with a covered figure and one arm hanging over the edge. The top of the card shows the Roman numeral XIII and the bottom panel bears the word "Death." The scene is framed with decorative borders and drapery details.
Tarot of the Divine
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