Lenormand Card Meanings

10. The Scythe

Interpreting The Scythe

The Scythe is the tenth card of the Lenormand. It is a card of cutting, clearing and cleansing. It represents abrupt endings, sudden and painful conclusions, and can indicate danger and harm. The Scythe impacts the card that the blade points towards, either damaging it or severing the connection. Be cautious if The Scythe appears in a reading as it can signify accidents and violence.

Although The Scythe is a difficult card, it is not entirely negative. Sometimes a fast and clean break comes as a relief. The Scythe also indicates a need to be decisive, sharp and succinct. Spiritually, The Scythe can indicate a need to cut energetic ties to toxic people or habits, or a need to cleanse your environment or realign your Chakras. Being a harvesting tool, The Scythe can also be a card of karma, representing a time where you will reap what you have previously sown.

The Scythe as a Person

The Scythe describes someone who is sharp and decisive. They act quickly and can be cutthroat. They can be intimidating, aggressive or dangerous. Feelings are not their concern, so they are blunt and sometimes cruel with their words.

Associated with the Jack of Diamonds playing card, The Scythe can represent a child or a young person. Physically, it can describe someone with a shaved head or a crewcut. They are lean, fit, and may have visible scars. It may also represent a person who has been in an accident and has sustained physical injuries.

The Scythe can describe anyone who uses sharp tools in their work. This includes surgeons, dentists, hairdressers, barbers, groomers, or farmers.

The Scythe as a Place

The Scythe describes any place with sharp tools, such as a kitchen or shed.

The Scythe as an Object

The Scythe represents any sharp object, such as gardening tools, surgical tools, knives, razors or scissors.

The Scythe as Advice

The Scythe appears when you need to cut your losses. It indicates that it is time to reprioritise and cull anything that is not adding value so that you can make space for something new. The Scythe suggests that a decision needs to be made or that you need to act with precision.

The Scythe is a danger warning, so ensure you take extra care when this card appears in a reading.