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XIII
Death

Death

Let go of what no longer serves you.
“When one door closes, another one opens...” – Alexander Graham Bell
Keywords: the end, completion, denouement, the law of nature, changes, new beginning, transition to a new stage, purification, oblivion
Vibrations: transformation, liberation, goodbye, seeking peace, recovery, letting go

As a Person's Characteristic

Does not mean the person is angry or cruel, but may indicate many losses, partings, mourning in their life. The main meaning is completion followed by a new beginning; the personality may be prone to inconstancy – leaving projects, quitting jobs, breaking off relationships – which brings varied, deep experiences. She understands that any end equals a new beginning and nothing lasts forever, so isn't attached excessively to anything or anyone, needing frequent calm rest and recovery.

Health

Symbolizes the end of a certain period of life; if you were sick or lacked strength, this Arcana promises recovery and great health. Can mean getting rid of bad habits, excess weight, insomnia. Oddly, in this reading Death can also mean pregnancy.

Relationships

Love readings for singles. Brings change and completion, letting go of the past; if lonely, it won't last long, predicting new acquaintances. Analysis of an existing relationship. Can mean the relationship will radically change your life for the better, or that it's hopeless and ending before it begins. For settled couples, most often means the connection has exhausted itself – breakup, divorce, goodbye forever.

Work, Career & Business

For the long-unemployed, symbolizes the end of that period – you'll get a job soon. For those employed, faces dramatic changes – dismissal, retirement, or end of a specific project, bringing instability but usually leading to something more promising. For entrepreneurs, a specific project won't be implemented as is; must abandon it or make fundamental changes.

Financial Issues

Strongly depends on your current situation – if lacking money, promises improvement; if lucky with money, the situation may unfortunately change too, but ends are prerequisites for new beginnings.

Travel

In the worst case, means postponement or cancellation of the trip; in the best scenario, dramatic changes the trip brings to your life, like new friends or even deciding to live abroad.