Deck: Tarot
This is, quite famously, the card many people dread. It has been used as a dramatic device in many a poorly researched film - but what does it mean?
Well, here's what it doesn't mean. If this card comes up in a reading then no, your death is not imminent. The Death card is not used to foretell actual death, but rather the end of a situation, and beginning of something new. Perhaps Rebirth would be more fitting title. Whenever you see this card, ask yourself: what are the elements at work in your life that are detrimental to your situation? What are you holding onto, long after you should have let go? The card heralds the end of a cycle. It signifies change, closure, and the breaking of bad habits. In this sense it is quite a positive card, aand promises that your problem will come to an end.
As with all cards, there is an interesting duality to the card, for it can also serve as a final warning that if you do not rid yourself of that which is bad for you, you can expect to have it removed forcefully. It then becomes the card of hostile takeovers, bad relationships, and addiction, or an obsession. It could apply to the money you've been 'meaning' to pay back, or the weight you've been 'meaning' to lose. In these types of situations, Death's message is clear: make a change, or prepare for the worst kind of wake up call.
Pictures: My interpretation, Rider-Waite
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