In every tarot deck, there are many pivotal cards, but one in particular always evokes strong emotions—The Death Card.
When I conduct tarot readings, I sometimes let the querents browse through the deck—if they wish. I own many decks, some purely for collection purposes, and I like to show them off. During these sessions, querents typically find three cards that everyone fears. I always hear, "I hope this doesn't come out." Among them is invariably the Death Card, along with The Tower and The Devil.
Many fear the Death Card, understandably so. At first glance, the imagery of the scythe and the Grim Reaper can seem ominous and foreboding. However, the interpretation of this card means much more. It does not signify physical death or disaster. The Death Card in most cases symbolizes transformation—the end of something old and the birth of something new. It's like the arrival of spring after winter.
This card represents the end of a life phase or the leaving behind of patterns that no longer serve us. It's a transition, a cutting off, an ending of one thing and the beginning of something new.
Oil on canvas: This is my artistic rendition and interpretation of the Death Card, which I see as a symbol of continual renewal and transformation, an inherent part of our lives.
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