Death – To You? – 13th Tarot Card
NO! The Death Tarot card symbolizes change, transformation and passage from lower to higher. In earlier Tarot decks this card was often a reaping skeleton. Waite felt that an apocalyptic vision was a better representation. The horseman moves slowly, carrying a black flag embossed with a Mystic Rose, a symbol of life. The sun shining between two pillars on the horizon signifies immortality. The King, child, and maiden fall before him while the prelate awaits his end.
This card does represent death, however, this is in the sense of a situation, relationship, job etc. Many stages of life require a change to move to the next level. These changes will often be difficult.
Upright: End, rebirth, creation, destination, renewal.
Reversed: Inertia, sleep, lethargy, petrifaction, somnambulism; hope destroyed.
May 23 2008 12:12 am | Meaning of each Tarot Card -Major Arcana