The Tower
The Tower warns of abrupt upheaval and the collapse of structures that no longer serve you. It emphasizes that the manner in which you respond—whether with dramatic display or quiet, efficient acceptance—shapes the aftermath and the pace of recovery. Much of this change begins internally; feelings and memories are stirred up as a rehearsal for outward transformation. Practicing calm, measured responses now will reduce drama when disruption manifests and allow you to move through the rubble more quickly.
Keywords
Ally
Ally: What goes up must come down, or so the saying goes. Things were never built to last, which means they change, fall down, and go up in smoke. It is not the destruction that is really the problem, but how you respond to it. You can be dramatic and make quite the scene, or you can be efficient and move quickly out from under the rubble. The Tower moment you are currently experiencing is all a bit of show. How you act in the show will dictate what comes next. Drama is for the onlookers and for those who wish to draw out the performance. Quiet acceptance is for those who want to move through change quickly. When your Tower moment comes, you will need to know how you are going to perform, as it will set the stage for what happens once the dust has settled.
Challenger
Challenger: Change happens on the inside before we ever see it on the outside. This internal change dictates how we respond to the consequences and shifts when they do finally come around in your physical world. Something inside of you is changing, or at the very least is craving change. Things inside of you are being shaken up. Feelings are exploding, memories are surfacing, and the need for something different is stirring. This is your rehearsal time. It is a time to figure out your responses, actions, and level of engagement. The more you practice your response to this change, the less dramatic it will be when it shows up in your daily experience.
Visual Description
A tall crowned tower stands at the center, a column of brilliant golden light pouring down its shaft. Flames and thick smoke billow from the base, spreading outward in orange and yellow clouds. Three human figures are depicted falling or being cast from the tower into the fiery glow. Two ruined turret tops sit on either side of the central column, and jagged lightning bolts streak the dark, star-speckled sky.
Cirque du Tarot
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