Death — Meanings, Symbols & Correspondences

Transformation—shed an old skin so the next chapter can breathe.

white rose, black flag, sunrise, river

Upright Meanings

A real ending creates real space. Invite rebirth consciously.

Old dynamics end; honest closure births truer intimacy.

Role, company, or identity shift; move with integrity.

Consolidate, clear, and rebuild on truth.

Deep, catalytic; grief gives way to relief.

Release what’s expired and ritualize the transition.

Clinging blocks renewal. Name the fear and let go.

Avoiding the conversation prolongs pain.

Stuck in a past chapter; update your story.

Sunk-cost fallacy; cut losses and reset.

Numbness or dread; support helps.

Take one concrete step that honors change.