Upright Meaning
You may be feeling completely defeated and betrayed which makes it impossible to see the silver lining in the situation. This card shows that you may be in a situation you weren't expecting, and it is quite hard for you to deal with and resolve your feelings. You need to recognize that there is a major spiritual lesson for you to learn through this heartache, but first you are going to have to trust that the sun will rise again. This ego death needed to happen for you to experience a transformation.
You have a decision to make, either you can pick yourself up and move on, or you can let things drag you down and stay miserable. You have power in this situation, so don't give in to unnecessary victimhood and blame others for your misfortune. Accept that this is the hand you were dealt and learn to trust the process. Remember you cannot grow without change, so be thankful for the difficult experiences because they will lead you on a path towards your truest self.
Reversed Meaning
Dramatic events always happen for a reason, and often the reason is to push you in a different direction. You are letting go of the things that don't serve you, and although the purging process is painful, it is for your higher good. You are about to start a new cycle in your life and you cannot take unnecessary baggage along with you. Let go of the old, and welcome in the new. You are wiser with a lot more life experience, it is time that you step into this new beginning with power and wisdom. Live with awareness and greater consciousness about the thoughts you put out into the universe.
Every ending is a new beginning, especially the most painful endings. There is still a lot to live for, so keep holding on to hope because things will get better. Take the things you have learned and embrace a stronger, more wise version of yourself.