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Major Arcana

Death

Card 13
蜕变结束重生过渡

Deluxe Astrology's tarot card encyclopedia documents the Death with upright and reversed meanings, full cosmic correspondences (Major Arcana, Water element, Scorpio, Pluto), love and career context, yes/no guidance (no), numerological ties, and crystal associations. Free, no registration required.

Death
Affirmation

我释放过去以迎接蜕变。

Numerology

13:死亡与重生、深刻蜕变

Cosmic Correspondences
Element: Water
Zodiac: Scorpio
Planet: Pluto
Crystal: Black Obsidian
Color: Midnight Black
Yes/No: No

Upright Meaning

结束、蜕变和新开始。一个主要阶段正在结束,为新事物铺路。

Reversed Meaning

抗拒改变、停滞和对结束的恐惧。你可能在执着于不再为你服务的事物。

Card Description

死亡不是终结,而是深刻的蜕变。如同凤凰涅槃,新的美好事物将从旧的灰烬中升起。

This card also governs Catherine of Aragon's cosmic destiny (Scorpio Sun): explore their chart and coinage.

Frequently Asked Questions About Death

What does the Death mean in a love reading?

In a love reading, the Death (Major Arcana, Water element) reflects 蜕变, 结束, 重生. 结束、蜕变和新开始。一个主要阶段正在结束,为新事物铺路。 Reversed in a relationship context, it suggests 抗拒改变、停滞和对结束的恐惧。你可能在执着于不再为你服务的事物。

What does the Death mean in a career reading?

For career and work, the Death upright points to 蜕变 and 结束 under Pluto’s influence. 结束、蜕变和新开始。一个主要阶段正在结束,为新事物铺路。 If it appears reversed, watch for 抗拒改变、停滞和对结束的恐惧。你可能在执着于不再为你服务的事物。

Is the Death a yes or no card?

The Death is traditionally a no card in yes-or-no tarot readings. Its energy suggests caution, delay, or not yet when drawn upright. Reversed, the resistance may be lifting — reconsider with surrounding cards.

What zodiac sign is associated with the Death?

The Death is associated with Scorpio (Water element), ruled by Pluto. This astrological connection shapes the card’s core themes: 蜕变, 结束, 重生. When Scorpio season is active or when Pluto is prominent in transit, the Death often carries extra weight in a reading.

What does the Death reversed mean?

When the Death appears reversed in a tarot reading, it indicates 抗拒改变、停滞和对结束的恐惧。你可能在执着于不再为你服务的事物。 The reversed meaning is not simply the opposite of upright — it often signals the same energy turned inward, blocked, or overdone rather than its literal negation.