The Tower
The Tower signifies sudden, often disruptive change that dismantles unstable structures to make way for reconstruction and renewal. Its energies can be unsettling and shocking, but they expose weak foundations and create opportunities to build something more robust. Upright, it urges release of what no longer serves and acceptance of necessary upheaval for growth. Reversed, it warns that resisting or avoiding change can prolong discomfort and prevent needed rebuilding.
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Short Meaning
This card symbolizes unexpected shifts, disruptions, the dismantling of outdated frameworks, and the imperative to release what doesn't align with one's best interests to foster growth and evolution.
Expanded Meaning
The Tower card symbolizes abrupt change, reconstruction, and renewal. The reader may have experienced a sudden life-altering event that felt as shocking as lightning striking from the sky. Such energies can be unsettling, unexpected, or stressful. However, The Tower indicates that some foundations may have been unstable, presenting a chance to construct something more robust and enduring.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, The Tower card suggests avoiding necessary changes or resisting inevitable transformations. It might indicate a reluctance to address underlying issues or rebuild areas of life that have become unstable. This suggests a need for adjustments; the reader should face challenges and understand that avoiding change can extend discomfort.
Visual Description
A tall stone tower stands against a star-speckled night sky, struck by a bolt of lightning at its peak and erupting in red-orange flames from its windows. A woman with flowing red hair is depicted falling headfirst away from the tower, her dress lifting as she descends over jagged, glowing rock formations. Stars and constellations dot the dark sky and curling smoke or fire trails weave around the scene. At the top the Roman numerals XVI are visible and a banner at the bottom reads "The Tower."
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