The Death Card

Death is a card that is intimidating to many people when they see it in their tarot reading, but it should not be threatening. This card is actually a good sign of movement and change. Death is not a sign of something terrible, but of a new beginning.

It is important to understand the meaning of this card to accurately understand the meaning of all the tarot cards, and here is an article that discusses the meaning of the death card in the tarot fully.

The death card is symbolized by a knight in full armor riding a horse through a battlefield. The knight carries a flag and the battle seems to be over.

This is symbolic of the meaning of the card because the card represents the end of a time, drastic change, removal of excess, and being involved in something that you can not change or stop.

This rider is signaling the end of current situations and circumstances, he is washing away old ideas. The death card is a strong symbol, but it is not to be feared.

The death card initiates a new path. The end of a chapter in life is here, and a new chapter is about to begin.

The past is behind you and things that were of import to your life have ended, and new paths are emerging.

This card symbolizes letting go of the old situations you have become accustomed to you because a new set of circumstances are about to be put into play.

Transitions are occurring when this card is present, and it signifies a change in beliefs, rules, and status.

The old is ending and the new is about to begin, but death symbolizes the in between time. This card suggests that you are in limbo in areas of your life, and the new process has not yet been established. This is a time of getting rid of the old in preparation for the new.

Eliminating unnecessary ideas, material possession, belief, and even relationships are symbolized by this card. This is a time of stepping away from situations that no longer apply and suit you.

Getting rid of excess, and getting back to bare essentials is reflect in this card. Unnecessary systems are torn away, and you are left bare in wait of the future.

The death card represents forces that are not under your control. This may seem menacing, but it is natural just like the seasons. This card reminds you that you are at the mercy of fate, and you are victim to circumstances beyond your means.

This may seem positive or negative, but it will bring a new path that is more formidable to your life.

This card is a powerful and often threatening card, but it should not be looked at in such a manner. The death card is an end and a beginning. The old must be taken down in order to build a new and better future. Regard this card with faith in destiny and you will bear well what it brings.