The Death card in Tarot represents transformation, endings, and new beginnings. Contrary to its ominous appearance, it does not typically signify physical death, but rather a symbolic end to a phase of your life. Death is about letting go of what no longer serves you to make room for growth and renewal. This card often appears when significant changes are on the horizon, inviting you to embrace the process of transformation, whether that be a relationship, job, or an outdated way of thinking.
The Death card encourages the release of old habits, fears, or attachments that are hindering your progress. While the process of change may feel difficult, the card assures that it is necessary for your personal evolution and that a new beginning will emerge once the old has been shed. It signifies that while the transition may be challenging, it ultimately leads to a healthier, more authentic version of yourself.
“The Death card is numbered Thirteen – the number of transformation, endings, and new beginnings.”
When Death appears in a reading, it urges you to embrace the cycles of life and death, to trust that endings lead to new beginnings, and to have faith in the transformation that follows. It reminds you that with every ending, there is the promise of a fresh start.