The Tower
The Tower represents sudden and unwelcome change that follows mindless self-absorption and meaningless egocentrism. It depicts the inevitable collapse of unstable foundations, but within this destruction lies hidden truth that was long ignored. This perspective on crisis offers freedom and the chance to rebuild on a stronger foundation, as balance will ultimately be restored.
Keywords
The Precarious House
The card depicts a house situated at the very edge of a steep cliff. Hundreds of years have passed, yet it remains unchanged. It still stands confidently at the top, on solid ground, despite the merciless wind and sea slowly wearing away the cliff day by day. Now even a single random gust of wind could shake the tree that clings to life at the very edge of the cliff and drag it into the depths of the sea. The magnificent old house would follow it.
Blissful Ignorance
In blissful ignorance, the inhabitants of the house enjoy their revelry, shouting something animatedly. Only a moment separates them from catastrophe.
Sudden Change and Restoration
The Tower speaks of sudden and unwelcome change after mindless self-absorption and meaningless egocentrism. Eventually balance will be restored, just as tectonic plates will collapse and fall into place.
Finding Benefit in Destruction
Be prepared for this, seek benefit for yourself in rapid destruction. Among the debris lies truth that was long unwilling to be noticed. Such a view of the ongoing collapse helps one become free. There is a chance to start everything anew, this time on a stronger foundation.
Visual Description
A tall multi-storied house or tower sits at the right edge of the image, its many arched windows glowing with warm orange light against a very dark, star-speckled sky. On the left lower quadrant a bright orange orb or burst of light sits at the waterline and throws shimmering, multicolored reflections across rippling water toward the foreground. A leafless tree silhouette leans near the tower and the scene is framed by an ornate decorative border. The Roman numeral "XVI" appears at the top and the title "THE TOWER" is printed at the bottom.
Prisma Visions tarot
💜 Please support creators. Buy official decks.
ℹ️ Disclaimer
All card images and descriptions are taken from public sources. They are used for review purposes only. All rights to these images and descriptions belong to their creators. If you believe there is a copyright infringement, please contact us at [email protected].