Card 16

The Tower

Brief Description

The Tower signifies sudden, often violent upheaval that tears down established structures and beliefs. It represents unexpected destruction, chaos, and the collapse of what once seemed stable. Reversed, the card can indicate a close call or a warning to prepare and take action before disaster strikes, or resistance to an inevitable change. It also points to the beginning of rebuilding after catastrophe.

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Description

In a spectacular display of fury, lightning bolts shoot from a dark cloud, striking a stone tower and setting it ablaze. Two wretched demons leap from the structure as it begins to crumble, yet nothing can save them from this catastrophe.

Upright Meaning

Utter destruction. An unexpected upheaval. Sudden change. Unforeseen disaster. Chaos and confusion. Taking action too late.

Reversed Meaning

A close call. A warning sign to prepare for the worst. Take action before it's too late. Resisting an inevitable change. A time to rebuild.

Visual Description

A tall stone tower stands centered on the card, its top struck and split by lightning from a dark, spiraling cloud. Flames pour from the shattered summit and from the small arched window, and stones and debris scatter outward. Two horned, demonic figures — one red, one blue — tumble headfirst away from the tower, their limbs splayed. A large curved green object falls from the sky among the fire and falling rocks, while the tower’s wooden door remains closed at ground level.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Patrick Valenza

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