The Tower
The Tower represents a sudden breakdown of old structures triggered by personal transformation, often following a period of inner struggle. It signals chaotic disruption and loss that, although painful, clears space for healthier systems and new growth. The card reassures that not everything will be destroyed—only what no longer serves your highest good—and that the crisis can lead to a better iteration of life. The guidance is to allow the dismantling to occur, salvage what remains, and avoid manufacturing drama or self-sabotage.
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Description
After dealing with the internal struggles against the Devil, the Fool stands strong in his resolve to continue being the new, healthy person he wants to be, the person he knows he truly is. Systems rarely involve just one person, so when a small crack occurs in the system, like the Fool taking a stand and refusing the old mindset, other people who are still invested in that system will begin to react, usually badly. This causes a lot of drama and chaos and leads to the breakdown of the existing structure. In short, some area of the Fool's life is blowing up. The resulting crisis and subsequent loss is hard to deal with, but it is necessary to make space for new systems to evolve.
Divinatory meaning
If things feel chaotic, you're not crazy — some part of your life is falling apart. There will be feelings of loss and a desire to hold tight to what was. Not everything will be destroyed, only that which is no longer serving your highest good. It may not feel that way, but this experience will lead to a better iteration of your life.
Advice
Avoid further pain by letting things crumble and staying out of the way. After things have settled, go back and salvage what remains to bring with you as you recreate your life.
Reversed
If reversed, ask yourself: Am I hitting the "destruct" button on some area of my life? Do I seek out or create needless drama as a form of distraction?
Visual Description
A tall stone tower is struck by a bolt of lightning at its crown, with masonry breaking away and white light bursting from the point of impact. Two robed figures tumble headfirst from the tower, their garments and hair streaming outward as they fall. In the foreground a broken spiral staircase and a few cypress-like trees sit beneath a sky streaked with radiating lines and clouds.
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