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Death Tarot Card Meaning (Worn-Broom Dokkaebi)
The Death card does not mean actual death; it means endings, new beginnings and change. Dokkaebi Tarot reads it as the Worn-Broom Dokkaebi, a worn-out broom reborn as a dokkaebi.
Worn-Broom DokkaebiMajor Arcana 13 · Death
the worn-out broom reborn as a dokkaebi
the worn-out broom reborn as a dokkaebi
Classic tarot meaning
UprightEndings and beginnings, transformation, clearing out. One stage ends and the next opens. You have to let go for something new to come in.
ReversedResisting change, clinging, dragging things out. You are holding on to something already over, so you can't move on.
Dokkaebi reading
Worn-Broom Dokkaebi — Old Korean tales say that when a long-used broom or fire poker is thrown away, it is reborn as a dokkaebi. Its life as an object is over, but its life as a dokkaebi has just begun. This card means you have to let what has ended go in order to be born anew.
Real-life advice
LoveOne stage of a relationship ends and it moves on to the next. Time to sort out old feelings.
WorkYour role, workplace or way of working is changing. Wrap up what is ending neatly.
MoneyA good time to cut spending habits or subscriptions that no longer fit you.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Death card mean someone will actually die?
No. The Death card in tarot does not predict real death. It means endings, new beginnings and change.
What does Death reversed mean?
Not being able to let go of something that has ended. Clear out what needs clearing and the next chapter opens.
Does the Death card mean a breakup in love?
It means one stage of the relationship is ending. It may be a breakup, but often the relationship simply changes shape.
Who is the Worn-Broom Dokkaebi?
A worn-out broom reborn as a dokkaebi. It is Dokkaebi Tarot's Death card.