Death
Endings, Transformation
Quick answer
The core meaning of Death is The complete end of the old. Upright, it usually points to Endings, transformation, rebirth, inevitable change. Symbolizes the complete clo; reversed, it may suggest Resisting change, stagnation, decay, inability to let go. May indicate clinging .
Card imagery
A skeletal knight in black armor rides slowly forward on a white horse, bearing a black banner with a white rose. Beneath the horse's hooves lie a fallen king, a praying bishop, and an innocent child. Twin towers and a rising sun mark the horizon.
Upright meaning
Endings, transformation, rebirth, inevitable change. Symbolizes the complete close of an old chapter, clearing space for something new to grow.
Reversed meaning
Resisting change, stagnation, decay, inability to let go. May indicate clinging to the past, prolonging pain and blocking entry into a new phase.