The Death – Card

Name of the card:: The Death

Element: —

Type: Major Arcane

Archetype: Death

Star sign: Scorpio / Saturn

Number: 13

Keyword: Transformation

Meaning: Death is the thirteenth Tarot card. It is therefore associated with number 13. 13 starts a new space-time cycle of 12. (the year has twelve months).

From an astrological perspective, it is associated with the sign of Scorpio, which is ruled by Pluto, the transformer, and by Mars. This Arcana symbolizes the Universal Principle of Transformation. It demands the death of all things old, of everything that has lost the ability to pulsate with cosmic rhythm, and which needs destruction to once again become energetically alive. In the human world, death represents a profound transformation. Without the death process, movement would cease, matter would crystallize, evolution and growth would be extinguished. Death and rebirth are vital processes in the evolution of all living things.

With regard to Love, it often indicates the end of a relationship. The end of an era, farewell to a partner. Radical transformations, difficult to overcome. Profound changes in an affective relationship.

With regard to Work, this card may indicate major transformations in the workplace. A new job. The end of a professional cycle. You may also inherit a family business.

With regard to Health, pay attention to skin and bone problems. You should change your treatment or quit something that is doing you harm. Changing habits or lifestyle.

Keywords: Change – Radical transformation – Painful liberation – New life – Loss – Pain – Spiritual progress – Necessary end – Abandoning old habits or attitudes – Rebirth.