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Death — Major Arcana
Major Arcana

Death

A door closing so another may open.

Discover the meaning of Death, a card of the Major Arcana of the tarot. Read its symbolism, upright and reversed interpretations, key themes and how it speaks in a tarot reading on love, work and personal growth.

Element: waterDomains: general · decision · spiritualTone: solemn and transformative

Upright meaning

Transformation, ending of a cycle, profound renewal. What dies makes room for what truly belongs to you.

Reversed meaning

Resistance to ending, fear of change, prolonged farewell. Allow the closure with care.

Keywords

transformationendingrenewalrelease