The Scythe
Meaning, light and shadow
Meaning
The Scythe symbolizes danger and sudden changes.
It warns of abrupt situations that call for quick action. At the same time it stands for decisions that must be made precisely and carefully. This card reminds us to stay alert.
The energy of the card
The Scythe cuts cleanly. In tradition it stands for sudden events, quick decisions and the harvest. When it appears in your reading, the moment for a clean cut has come.
Your path with this card
Harvesting means acting at the right time. The Scythe invites you to choose decisively what stays and what goes.
- Where is a clean cut needed now?
- What in your life is ripe for harvest?
In the shadow
Danger, suddenness, loss. The Scythe reminds you to act with care and to cut thoughtfully.
Together with other cards
Related in the tarot
Tarot The Tower
The Tower shows the same sudden break: a lightning bolt that frightens and frees.