Upright Meaning
Radical transformation, end of cycle, rebirth, letting go, metamorphosis
Radical transformation
end of cycle
rebirth
letting go
metamorphosis
Reversed Meaning
Resistance to change, stagnation, fear of death, blocked transformation
Resistance to change
stagnation
fear of death
blocked transformation
Esoteric Symbolism
The Skeleton riding a white horse bears the black flag with the white rose. A king is dead at its feet, a bishop and young woman submit. The sun rises between two towers on the horizon — dawn after night. Letter Nun: the Fish, symbol of immortality and regeneration.