At such times, there may be sadness and reluctance, but also relief and a sense of completion. Death also suggests getting down to basics. Dying has a way of making you concentrate on what's important. This card reminds you to cut out the unnecessary. Death can also mean you will experience an inexorable force.
Death is inevitable, and sometimes there are events that are inescapable as well.
When these moments occur, the best approach is to ride your fate and see where it takes you. See also the Fool's Journey .