The Tower
The Tower signifies catastrophic, transformative change that tears down our defenses and false structures. It might be caused by internal denial or external events beyond our control. Despite the pain, it brings a necessary release and ultimately results in personal freedom and growth. The process will be less painful if you let go of what no longer serves you.
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Catastrophic Change
The Tower is an omen of earth-shattering, catastrophic change. It is a lightning strike that tears down our walls, leaving nothing but rubble. The Tower itself is often a metaphorical structure of denial, a prison we raise when we do not live a life in alignment with our true selves. When this happens, pressure builds inside. It will find some way to explode. In other situations, the lightning strike of the Tower card may be an external event outside of your control.
Inevitable Destruction
There’s no way to stop the Tower from coming down. Perhaps you have been clinging to a job or relationship that is no longer serving you. Maybe you have been refusing to acknowledge an addiction or harmful lifestyle. In these situations, The Tower needs to come down. The pain of this moment won’t last forever, but you will always have the resulting freedom.
External Catastrophes
In other situations, the Tower is a catastrophic event that comes at you sideways. My friend Laura says, 'Some things don't get an upside. Sometimes the best you get is when you're on the other side—wiser, more compassionate, and more aware of your own resilience.' In both versions of the Tower, the process will be more painful the harder you cling to the crumbling walls. Reduce your pain by letting go.
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