The Tower
The Tower tarot card depicts a dramatic, cataclysmic event as a woman clings to a disintegrating tower situated on an erupting volcano. It signifies crisis, sudden change, and the upheaval of destructive beliefs. The card warns of trauma and chaos, but also suggests the necessity of tearing down falsehoods. When reversed, it indicates a more gradual transition, containment, and the prevention of disaster.
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Imagery and Symbolism
The card shows a woman holding onto a tower, trying to prevent its collapse. However, the tower, positioned on a volcano, starts exploding, and nothing can halt its destruction. A vast crack splits the building, and both stones and dark ash fill the air. The woman's hair turns to smoke, rendering her incapable of recovering from this traumatic event. Nevertheless, the tower may symbolize lies and deceit that need to be destroyed.
Upright Meaning
Crisis, chaos, traumatic event, sudden changes, downfall.
Reversed Meaning
Containment, smooth transition, the prevention of natural disasters.
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