Arcana 13 in the destiny matrix — Death

The energy of Arcana 13

In its negative expression, the arcana shows up as destructiveness, harshness or, on the contrary, a fear of any change. The energy opens up when the person renews their life regularly and lets go of what has run its course.

In tarot, this arcanum corresponds to the card Death. Its meaning in spreads, its symbolism and its combinations are covered on the page “Death Tarot Card Meaning”.

Arcana 13 in its positive and negative expression

Positive expression. A capacity for transformation, courage, the ability to start over and let go.

Negative expression. Destructiveness, harshness, fear of change or, on the contrary, a craving for constant upheaval.

Arcana 13 in different positions of the matrix

• In personal qualities and the comfort zone — a capacity for transformation, courage, the ability to start over and let go.
• In talents — crisis work, psychology, medicine, anything connected with renewal.
• In money — money comes through change, renewal and crisis work; stagnation blocks it.
• In relationships — relationships go through changes; it matters to change together rather than destroy.
• In the karmic tail — the lesson is not to cling to what has run its course and not to destroy what is still alive. Learn more: 13 in the karmic tail →
• As a purpose — to help people get through change and renew themselves.

Careers and fields

Psychology, crisis counseling, medicine, restoration, renovation, anything connected with transformation.

How to bring Arcana 13 into its positive expression

• Renew your life regularly: your surroundings, habits and social circle.
• Let go of what has run its course without regret.
• Don’t destroy what is still alive.
• Help others get through change.

Arcana 13 in programs

When Arcana 13 is part of a set of three energies on one line, it is read as part of a program. All programs that include it are on the page “Program 13 in the destiny matrix”.

Arcana 13 as the arcana of the year

When Arcana 13 falls on the age scale of the matrix, it sets the theme of the year. What such a year brings in love and money is covered on the page “Arcana 13 in the destiny matrix by year”.

Other arcana in the destiny matrix

1 — The Magician · 2 — The High Priestess · 3 — The Empress · 4 — The Emperor · 5 — The Hierophant · 6 — The Lovers · 7 — The Chariot · 8 — Justice · 9 — The Hermit · 10 — Wheel of Fortune · 11 — Strength · 12 — The Hanged Man · 14 — Temperance · 15 — The Devil · 16 — The Tower · 17 — The Star · 18 — The Moon · 19 — The Sun · 20 — Judgement · 21 — The World · 22 — The Fool