Reaper

endings, sudden change, unhealthy attachments

For the birth of something new to manifest the death of something holding you back is inevitable.

Your higher self chose this card because sometimes life is cruel and doesn’t give you time to prepare for the end of something meaningful. Even if you saw the signs and knew it was coming, it can still feel like an unexpected shock when you reach the end of a road. Perhaps your desire to hold on too tightly to what was leaving you anyway is why Reaper has made its way to you. It’s doing the heavy lifting because the universe knows this wasn’t a choice you might have made for yourself. You could still be stuck in a situation that brings you harm had Reaper not stepped in on your behalf.

It may not seem like it, but this card appearing in your spread represents the beginning of a much better life. You might pray for something, set your intentions and do your spells hoping a magnificent dream will drop into your lap, but big dreams require big changes. You must become the person who can achieve the goals you want. This kind of growth will require you to rid your life of anything that has held you back, and while the circumstances may be unpleasant the results will bring you one step closer to the goals that are patiently waiting for you to evolve so you have everything you need to ensure success.

If you find yourself facing the end of a relationship or situation, know that this is an unhealthy attachment that does not support the person you are becoming. If you have received this card about the future or an outcome it's confirmation that your time in this situation is coming to an end. If you have pulled this card along with Haunted house (card 22), choosing to stay in your situation will bring you much grief and despair.