Death
#13 · Major Arcana
Upright
Endings, change, transformation, transition, release
Reversed
Resistance to change, stagnation, decay, inability to move on
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Tips
When upright, embrace necessary endings and transformations.
When reversed, examine what you're resistant to letting go.
Symbolism
The skeleton represents the endurance of the soul. The white rose represents purity and rebirth. The rising sun shows hope and new beginnings.
History
Despite its frightening image, Death has traditionally represented necessary endings and transformations rather than literal death.