Loss (Verlust)

Gypsy Card Name: LOSS

• (Verlust, perdita, gubitak)

Card Image Symbolism: Often depicted with fallen coins, broken objects, or a forlorn figure, symbolizing setbacks, endings, or something slipping away. Represents the feeling of absence or the need to let go.

Traditional Meaning

• Indicates loss—material, emotional, or spiritual.
• Can symbolize separation, disappointment, or grief over something past or present.
• May represent a necessary ending or the realization that something valuable is no longer available.
• Often suggests closure or the need to reassess priorities after a setback.

Love and Relationship Meaning

• In relationships, can point to a breakup, separation, or emotional withdrawal.
• For singles: may indicate mourning a past love or holding onto emotional baggage.
• Signals emotional disappointment or fear of abandonment.
• Can advise the querent to release unhealthy attachments or accept the end of a connection.
• Sometimes, a warning to cherish what you have before it’s gone.

Career and Finances Meaning

• Can indicate financial loss, missed opportunities, or setbacks at work.
• Warning about risky investments or poor decisions affecting material security.
• May signal the end of a job, partnership, or project.
• Encourages a more cautious, calculated approach to money and career planning.

Spiritual/Psychological Meaning

• Represents the process of letting go of what no longer serves your growth.
• Spiritual lesson about detachment, impermanence, and resilience.
• Encourages healing from grief and finding meaning in what has been lost.
• Can indicate a necessary transformation after endings.

Keywords and Associations

• Keywords: Loss, grief, separation, endings, regret, release, learning through hardship.
• Element: Earth (material plane, tangible losses)
• Planet: Saturn (lessons, restrictions, karmic endings)
• Chakra: Root (Muladhara) – tied to safety, survival, and security.
• Timing: Autumn or a period of decline leading to eventual renewal.

Positional Meaning in a Spread

• Past position: A previous loss shaping current emotions or circumstances.
• Present position: Experiencing or dealing with loss right now.
• Future position: A coming ending or necessary release in your life.
• Obstacle position: Difficulty moving on, fear of change or grief blocking growth.
• Advice position: Accept what has been lost, focus on healing and rebuilding.