Read this order
Scythe → Ring: A sudden decision about a commitment. It may break a recurring cycle or change the terms of an agreement.
What changes in reverse?
Ring → Scythe: An agreement or bond cut short. This may be a cancellation, a break in a contract or a sudden separation.
Ring → Scythe ↗A practical example
A contract canceled at short notice fits Ring + Scythe. A sudden decision to stop renewing it can fit Scythe + Ring. Check the real terms and dates before treating either reading as a confirmed cancellation.
Check it against your question
Keep the actual order and ask which part of the example fits your situation. An example illustrates a possible reading; it does not establish facts or promise an outcome.
The meanings behind the pair
Scythe: Scythe cuts into the situation: a sudden decision, sharp separation or abrupt interruption. Its effect depends on what it is cutting away.
Ring: Ring is a commitment, partnership, contract or repeating cycle. It connects people or events through an agreement or something that continues to recur.
These examples show possible ways to read the pair. Your question and the other cards may change the meaning.