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Death tarot card meanings and Astrology
Death tarot card is ruled by Scorpio. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto. Pluto is the planet of transformation, rebirth, and regeneration. Learn more about Scorpio on Astrograph website here.
Death is a symbol of the Subconscious.
Death speaks of the subconscious, especially our core programming from childhood. It can often speak of where our more challenging emotions are stored. Hella, the norse goddess of the subconscious speaks of this place. You can learn more about her and her connection to the Vision Quest here.
Death In The Vision Quest
There are 3 main vision quests in the Major Arcana cards. The final one is Hanged Man to Judgement. In the Hanged Man, the Seeker stills their mind and goes within. In the Death card, they go deep within their own mind. They travel to a place our Norse Ancestors called Vanaheim (Water World). This is the part of our mind where our Soul is experiencing connection to the Divine. This union is seen in the next card, Temperance.
Death tarot card meanings upright
Death tarot card meanings in a general reading
Death tarot card represents transformation, endings, and new beginnings. You are like a flame, constantly changing, never remaining exactly the same from day-to-day, throughout your life. Old habits and patterns might have to be shaken off so that you can be reborn again as a new and improved you.
Death tarot card in a love reading
In a love reading, Death tarot card often shows up when the Seeker has lost their identity within the relationship. Maybe they entered into the relationship too soon and are now having second thoughts. It can speak of a relationship that will either end or renewed.
Death tarot card in a career reading
In a career reading Death tarot card means careers in the police or military. This card also denotes taxes and managing other people’s money. Death also shows up when the Seeker is about to change their careers.
Death tarot card as feelings
When the Death Tarot card speaks of feelings, it heralds feelings of grief and issues from childhood could surface. While often seen as daunting, this card is a powerful symbol of transformation that pave the way for new beginnings. In matters of the heart, Death marks the closure of one chapter and the opportunity to step into a renewed, more authentic version of the Seeker.
When Death card speaks of feelings, it suggests that the Seeker’s life is undergoing a significant shift and they could feel under a lot of pressure. This could manifest as the release of old emotional patterns, or a reevaluation of their values and priorities. Death often shows up when the Seeker faces a fear that has kept them stuck.
Death is not a card of destruction but of transformation. It asks you to shed outdated beliefs, habits, or attachments that have been limiting your capacity for deeper connection. This process, though challenging, creates space for renewal—whether it’s a healthier approach to love, a stronger partnership, or the courage to open yourself to new possibilities.
Though it may signal a time of inner change, perhaps even some turmoil, it also offers the chance for profound rebirth, leading to more authentic emotions.
Death tarot card as Personality types
Death tarot card denotes someone who is going through a great transformation and has experienced their share of loss and endings. They need to release the past, let go and let God. This is someone who needs to surrender what is beyond their control. There is hidden grief in Death people who are waiting to be released.
Death tarot card meanings reversed
Death tarot card reversed indicates that something that should have come to a blessed end for some reason persists. ‘Not death’ is not a desired thing as it is not living either. For some reason, the person is holding on. Blocked grief is often a factor. The seeker might be unable to face the pain of loss.
Death tarot card meanings as Personality types
The reversed meanings of the tarot cards often speaks of the Seeker acting out due to being under a lot of stress. This can bring out the shadow aspect of the person.
Death reversed speaks of someone who is instead stuck in a limbo state where not much is going on. They need to embrace a new way of life and a new existence. They might wish to change and long for transformation but are struggling with deep safety and survival issues. It can be someone who is stuck in the past. They need to understand their past so they can have peace.
Death tarot card combinations
Some important tarot card combinations including Death:
Death(XIII) + The Magician: Skill shortage.
Death(XIII) + The Chariot: Settling down.
Death(XIII) + Justice: Taxes. Using other people’s resources.
Death(XIII) + The World: A completion. Graduation.
Death(XIII) + Ace of wands: Lack of support.
Death(XIII) + Five of wands: Differences in personalities.
Death(XIII) + Nine of wands: Difficulties opening up.
Death(XIII) + Six of cups: Your childhood.
Death(XIII) + Seven of cups: Procrastination.
Death(XIII) + King of cups: Old Fashioned.
Death(XIII) + Ace of swords: Changing your mind.
Death(XIII) + Six of swords: Moving.
Death(XIII) + Ten of pentacles: An inheritance.
Death(XIII) + Knight of pentacles: Change in career.
Death tarot card meanings summary
Death tarot card shows up when there is an ending occurring in your life. A new opportunity is representing itself. Death tarot card can also signify your childhood. Sometimes Death represents a fear. Death is a symbol of the subconscious.
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