Strength and Death in love
Facing the end of a relationship, or of a pattern within one, with courage and kindness. Let go slowly and allow grief, because it is natural. If you are staying together, a big change such as becoming parents or recovering from a crisis may strengthen your bond when you face it together.
How they feel: Strength and Death as feelings
They are going through a real change in how they feel, and handling it with care. Death shows an ending of one phase, and Strength shows patience and kindness. They may be letting go of an old hurt or an old version of the relationship. They want to be kind to you, whatever comes next.
Strength and Death in career and money
A role or project ends, and you handle it with resilience. Change may be hard, but your calm adaptability helps you and others. Use your strength to build something new from what is left. Take time to grieve the old role before throwing yourself into the next one.
Is Strength with Death a yes or no?
Strength leans yes and Death leans no, so the answer is mixed: treat it as a "yes, if" or "not yet" and read the advice below. Ask your own question and see which card answers it.
What to do when Strength and Death turn up
Let go with courage and compassion. Acknowledge what has ended, look after yourself through the change, and trust your strength to carry you forward when you are ready.
If Strength or Death is reversed
A reversed Death shows an ending being resisted, and a reversed Strength shows fear of facing it. Together they describe holding on because letting go feels unbearable. The fear is understandable. Take a single step, such as a conversation or packing one box, and notice that you survive it.
Why Strength and Death work this way
| Detail | Strength | Death |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 8 | 13 |
| Element | Fire | Water |
| Astrology | Leo | Scorpio |
| Upright | inner strength, courage, compassion | endings, change, transition |
| Yes / no | Yes | No |
Strength is Fire and Death is Water, an opposing pair. Drive and will pull against feeling and intuition, so expect some friction to manage before the pair works for you.