Interpretation: Drawing the Death card often scares the bejesus out of people because they assume it means that they or someone they love will die. But actually, this card rarely indicates physical death. Usually it just indicates the end of something significant -- a relationship, a job, a phase in one's life, an attitude, a belief system, etc. The change is final and irrevocable, though.
Image: Since the end of something usually means the beginning of something else, isn't death really a form of recycling? And speaking of recycling, the City of Edmonton has one of the best recycling programs in North America! There is extensive recycling of not only paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metal but also electronics and environmentally sensitive waste. Organic waste is composted and returned as topsoil to our city parks and gardens.
[Photo by Debra She Who Seeks]
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Recycling not only saves the planet, it also saves our souls!
ReplyDeleteWe have a good system in Hamilton too, which I fully embrace. The Death card never scares me but the Tower! The Tower upside-down frightened me so badly once I set my deck aside, and ended up with pneumonia a day later. The deck was passed on to eldest son, who reads them with a skill I envy. ;) Now I use my old Motherpeace deck, because circles are less scary.
ReplyDeleteI hope that I am not recycled for some time yet, beneficial as that might be for the planet.
ReplyDeletethat is an incredible recycling program, I think death is a part of recycling, I agree,
ReplyDeleteI've always thought of death as a sign of new beginnings. Indeed, even physical death is the beginning of the journey through the Otherworld. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteMary
well, a loss is still a loss... :(
ReplyDeletelove your choice for this tarot. Recycling is the circle of life.
ReplyDeleteThat card comes up every now and then and yes people do get freaked out, also with the tower and hangman. I interpreted as you do, so I dont see anything wrong with something ending and something beginning. New beginnings are good.
ReplyDeleteRecycling, we recycle everything, our food scraps, our paper and cardboard and I keep most containers to reuse. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle....the 3 R's. Cool post.
I suppose it is a form of recycling
ReplyDeleteIs there such a thing as recycle envy? I'll have to check that out. We are starting our curbside recycling pickup program here in town very soon. We will have different cans to put our recyclables into.
ReplyDeleteI think the neighbors across the street might want to get two LARGE cans for their beer bottles. They have all their college sons on a soccer team and they drink everytime they win, which is all the time.
Yes, that card would freak me out...not because I think it is a literal death but the death of anything would worry me.
ReplyDeleteOur city also has an awesome recycling program. All of our yard waste is picked up by the city and we can reclaim as much free mulch and compost as we want. My garden thrives on all that free compost.
I really like the way in how you explained that, thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt's the irrevocable part of the death card that gets me.
ReplyDeleteExcellent choice for the Death card. You rock as well as recycle!
ReplyDeleteBravo! What a great image and i love the comments on this one, too!
ReplyDeleteGood to know that it's not what I thought it was. Recycling, I can do!
ReplyDeleteRecycling is part of physical, natural death.
ReplyDeleteI still don't like getting that card.
ReplyDeleteHi Debra. The death card threw me for a minute ~ I have just returned from the funeral of one of my students. I found out he died late yesterday afternoon. Not only did I have him in my homeroom, but also his sister and two of his brothers. His third brother I taught science and social studies. DM was just eighteen ~ died of complications from diabetes.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a rough day. DM is on to a new beginning and release from pain and suffering, but it's hard on those left behind. I had his youngest brother in my class last year (3rd grade), and all I could do was hug him so hard. DM used to ride by on his bike and stop where I was doing door duty just to give me hugs now and then even though I hadn't taught him in years. I hope his new beginning is easier than the life he left ~ because this kiddo had such a hard 18 years. I'm thinking about the recycling of lives, and maybe the next stage being kinder and easier.
Phew...thank goodness. I always thought the death card literally meant one's death, or the death of someone close to them.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I get my cards read, I usually turn up the Death card. It is so true, it really does mean change!
ReplyDeleteI wish Winnipeg would look to your fine city for their recycling program. We are getting better, but no where near fantastic.
I love the juxtaposition of death and recycling. It's true, come to think of it. I am reminded of a quote about how for new things to happen, rot has to occur first - rot in the sense of the old fading away, not the GOP.
ReplyDeleteYay Debra..my most favorite card..so transformative! Haha..so true it deso scared heck out of all. Love all you post..always unique and always makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fab wkd!
Victoria
This is good to know! I love a positive twist and outlook.
ReplyDeleteI get that card all the time. My life is always in some sort of change mode. I guess that's good, better than being a hamster in a ball.
ReplyDeletePeaceful Town has the worst recycling ever. I can't wait to get back to civilization so I can make a difference.
When my cards were read many moons ago, the death card was drawn. She told me it's true meaning and it helped put me at ease for when the death came. She told me to look at it not at the end, but as a chance for a new beginning. When the dust settled, I remembered that - if that makes sense?
ReplyDeleteGreat post. =)
Death is definitely the ultimate form of recycling!
ReplyDeleteJust love how you think! :0)
Good going Edmonton for your recycling program! I wish all our cities were like this!!! A+++ Thank you for the interpretation of the Death card!
ReplyDeleteOur program is one of the many reasons I love this city! We so rock!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear this....the skewed info I receive from some Edmontonian's that I know, don't know this fact. I feel better now!
ReplyDeletegood stuff, deb :)
ReplyDelete[aside: i've always HATED the goofy E used as apart of edmonton's logo!]
I've learned to welcome the death card...much love!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous and creative choice for the death card! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI always find it amusing how people flip out when I'm reading their cards and they get the Death card. But then the Moon card comes up and they're all "Ooh, nice! I like the moon!"
ReplyDeleteLearned something new! The Death card is actually about Transformation - interesting. We have a wonderful Environmental Services program, too. One example: Half a million people attended the recent US Open of Surfing and 85% of the waste was recycled. Wonderful to see cities like Edmonton and Huntington Beach promoting environmental awareness.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been around in awhile, so I don't know when or why You started doing these BUT they are fun and a delightful interpretation!
ReplyDeleteBlessing!