Widow (Witwe)

Gypsy Card Name: WIDOW

• (Witwe, vedova, udovica)

Card Image Symbolism: A somber woman dressed in black or dark garments, often depicted with a veil or seated in solitude, representing mourning, reflection, wisdom through life experience, and emotional resilience born from loss or hardship.

Traditional Meaning

• Represents a mature, experienced woman, often alone or widowed.
• Signifies grief, solitude, or life lessons learned through hardship.
• Can indicate emotional independence or strength forged by trials.
• Sometimes points to a female elder or advisor entering the querent’s life.

Love and Relationship Meaning

• Can represent a single or widowed woman in a reading.
• Suggests a period of emotional healing or solitude following loss or separation.
• If the querent is single: may indicate a cautious approach to love due to past pain.
• For couples: possible emotional distance or the need for nurturing support.
• May highlight self-reliance in relationships or wisdom gained from experience.

Career and Finances Meaning

• Symbolizes independence or working alone, often by necessity.
• May indicate a female mentor offering guidance in a professional setting.
• Financial matters could be tied to inheritance, pensions, or settling past issues.
• Suggests resilience in overcoming financial hardship.

Spiritual/Psychological Meaning

• Represents wisdom through pain, emotional maturity, and resilience.
• Encourages embracing solitude for self-reflection and spiritual growth.
• May call for healing from grief or past trauma.
• Invites seeking advice from experienced, nurturing feminine energy.

Keywords and Associations

• Keywords: Widowhood, wisdom, solitude, grief, emotional strength, maturity, independence.
• Element: Earth
• Planet: Saturn
• Chakra: Crown (Sahasrara) or Heart (Anahata) during healing phases.
• Timing: Autumn or a time of transition and personal growth after endings.

Positional Meaning in a Spread

• Past position: A past loss or life experience shaping your current path.
• Present position: Emotional independence or solitude is prominent now.
• Future position: Wisdom and resilience gained through upcoming challenges.
• Obstacle position: Lingering grief or isolation may hinder emotional openness.
• Advice position: Seek support, honor the past, and embrace healing and self-growth.