Okay, here’s my take on sharing my experience with the Death tarot card, blog-style:
Tarot: My Deep Dive with the Death Card
Alright folks, so I’ve been messing around with tarot for a bit now, you know, just for fun and maybe a little self-reflection. I’m no expert, but I figured I’d share my recent experience with the Death card. It’s a card that usually freaks people out, including myself at first, but I think I’m starting to understand it better.
So, I started by just looking at the card. Like, really looking at it. I pulled out my Rider-Waite deck (yeah, basic, I know). The skeleton dude, the black horse, the setting sun…all that jazz. I spent a good hour just staring at it, trying to shake off the initial “OMG DEATH!” reaction and see what else was there. I grabbed a notebook and started scribbling down anything that came to mind – endings, change, transformation, letting go, the color black, bone…you get the idea. Just word vomit onto the page.
Next, I started thinking about what was actually going on in my life. I did a general reading for myself. I’d been feeling stuck at work, like I was just spinning my wheels. Nothing I was doing was really going anywhere. I shuffled the deck, did a simple three-card spread (past, present, future), and bam – the Death card showed up in the present position. I was like, “Okay, universe, I get it. Something’s gotta give.”
But Death doesn’t necessarily mean actual, physical death, right? I mean, hopefully not! So, I dove deeper. I googled “Death card tarot meaning” and read a ton of different interpretations. Lots of talk about endings, but also about new beginnings. About shedding old skin and stepping into something new. It was like, okay, not a literal grim reaper situation, but more like a symbolic chopping away of what isn’t working.
After doing that research, I did a more focused reading using a different spread. This time I asked: “What needs to end in my life right now?” I pulled a few more cards around the Death card to see the context better. Those cards showed me that my attachment to my current job, even though I was unhappy, was holding me back from exploring other opportunities. It was comfortable, I knew what to expect, but it wasn’t fulfilling me anymore. The cards were basically saying, “Dude, you gotta quit!”
Okay, so then came the scary part: actually doing something about it. I didn’t just quit my job cold turkey, that would be insane! I started small. I updated my resume. I started looking at job postings, even though I was terrified. Then, I started networking, reaching out to people I knew in different fields. I started attending online webinars and workshops that seemed interesting. Just baby steps, but I was moving in a new direction.
It was tough, I’m not gonna lie. I had moments of serious panic. “What if I can’t find another job? What if I fail?” But every time those thoughts crept in, I’d pull out the Death card again, look at it, and remind myself that this ending was necessary for something better to begin. It wasn’t about failure, but about growth.
After a couple months of soul searching and applying for jobs, I finally landed something new. It’s not exactly what I envisioned, but it’s a step in the right direction. I’m learning new skills, I’m challenged, and I feel way more engaged than I did before.
The whole experience really changed my perspective on the Death card. It’s not something to fear, but something to embrace. It’s a reminder that endings are a natural part of life, and that they can pave the way for exciting new beginnings. I guess the big takeaway here is to not be afraid of change, even when it’s scary. You never know what amazing things might be waiting on the other side. And that’s my Death card journey, hope it helped someone!
