Wooden Puzzle Tarot: The Death (250 pieces) Fantasy Puzzles

The Death tarot card is one of the most misunderstood cards in the Major Arcana, often feared for its name and imagery. However, its true meaning is much more nuanced and is usually associated with transformation, endings, and new beginnings.

Appearance:

• Image: The Death card typically depicts a skeletal figure, often dressed in black armor, representing death itself. The skeleton, a symbol of the end of life, is often shown riding a white horse, signifying purity and the inevitability of change.


• Scythe or Banner: The figure of Death may hold a scythe, symbolizing the harvest of souls, or a black banner with a white rose, symbolizing the beauty and purity that can come from endings and transformation.


• Fallen Figures: The card often shows people from various social classes - such as the king, the pope, and common people - falling before death, symbolizing that death is the great equalizer that affects everyone, regardless of status.


• Sunrise in the background: In many versions of the card, the sun sets or rises in the background. This represents the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth. The rising sun suggests the idea of ​​a new beginning after an end.


• River: Some images feature a river flowing through the scene, symbolizing the flow of life and the passage of time.

Symbolism:

• Transformation and Change: The Death card is essentially about transformation. It signifies the end of one phase and the beginning of another. This could be the end of a relationship, a job, a belief system, or any other significant part of life.


• Inevitability: Death is a natural part of life and an inevitable force from which no one can escape. The card symbolizes the inevitability of change and the need to let go of the old to make way for the new.


• Purification: A white horse or white rose on a banner often represents the idea of ​​purification through transformation. It indicates that something pure and new will emerge from the end.

Explanation:

• Upright: When the Death card appears upright, it usually signifies a major change, transformation, or the end of something significant. This change, while difficult or painful, is necessary for personal growth and new opportunities. The card encourages the Queen to embrace the process of letting go and trust that a new beginning is on the horizon.


• Reversed: The Death card reversed can indicate resistance to change, a fear of letting go, or a refusal to move on from a situation that has already ended. This may indicate that the Queen is stuck in a cycle of stagnation or is clinging to the past, preventing them from taking advantage of new opportunities. The reversed card encourages the Queen to let go of her fears and embrace the necessary changes in her life.

The Death card, while often seen as ominous, is actually a powerful symbol of transformation and renewal. It reminds us that endings are a natural part of life and that they pave the way for new growth and opportunity. By embracing the changes that come with the Death card, you can achieve profound personal evolution and begin a new beginning.

• Contents: 250 pieces.


• Puzzle size: 21 x 35 cm (8.2' x 13.7').


• Box size: 13.5 x 24.5 x 5.5 cm (5.3' x 9.6' x 2.17').


• Weight: 466 g (1 lb) (approx.).


• Natural wood product.


• Handmade + laser cut.


• Exclusively designed puzzles, uniquely shaped pieces.


• Ecological paints are used.


• Fade-resistant and water-resistant image.


• Balanced for adults, but also suitable for children from 6 years old.


• A sturdy, decorated wooden box for putting together a puzzle.


• New, covered with film. Made in Lithuania.


• 100% authentic, original 'Fantasy Puzzles' product.