Card 16

The Tower

Brief Description

The Tower signifies a time of great turmoil and destruction. It suggests a cataclysmic change or upheaval, often unexpected and dramatic. Despite the pain it brings, such events can lead to personal transformation, growth, and the recognition of what's truly important in life.

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Introduction

Absolute disaster has struck. We've built and cared for the Tower, with its golden and bejeweled crown, and now we are thrown violently from it. Fire rains down, dark storm clouds gather ominously, and we are in absolute despair as The Tower crumbles. There is nothing we can do as we watch its destruction, and the pain of the sharp rocks below is unavoidable.

Change and Destruction

Sudden, massive and probably painful change is on the horizon. The Tower is undoubtedly one of the most violent cards, but it doesn't have to completely destroy you. You might face the end of a relationship, or a job, bridges may burn or a friendship may go up in flames.

Growth from Tragedy

But from the ashes, a phoenix. Tragedy can help us grow stronger, and really illuminate what's truly valuable to us. Feel your pain, don't ignore it and you can learn from it. Pain is just another necessary element in living a life.

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