The Tower Tarot card represents a picture of a high tower at the top of a rugged mountain. Spotlights and flames are burning from the windows of this tower. We can see people jumping out of this card in despair, craving to escape from the destruction and chaos. This card represents darkness and destruction in the physical aspect, in contrast to the spiritual aspect.
The tower itself represents the ambition built on the wrong foundation. Lightning breaks existing templates to create opportunities for new things. It represents a vague and temporary concept of the truth, a sudden feeling of inspiration that breaks the ignorance and erroneous arguments.
We can notice the lightning appear from left to right (from the card’s direction of view), from heaven to earth, from the superficial to the material world. The human characters are coming out of the tower representing prisoners imprisoned in the Devil card. They are falling and their heads point toward the ground because of the sudden change of mental perception through the image of lightning completely turn all of our previous thoughts about the connections between consciousness and self-will upside down.
Flames are actually Hebrew alphabets. There are 22 flames, representing 22 Major Arcana cards. The gray clouds represent bad luck pouring down everyone. The Tower Tarot card is influenced by Mars.
The detailed description of the Tower Tarot card
This is a card that arouses anxiety in each of us. Fire, thunder, and broken boulders – absolutely the scene of big trouble! This 16th card will not be welcomed by anyone who does not like the change. It represents a large, sudden or reversal of destiny. Often the change occurs gradually, giving us time to adapt, but sometimes it happens too fast and suddenly. This is the influence of the Tower.
In movies, sometimes, the main character is drunk or babbled about being hit or slapped by another person. This image demonstrates that after doing all sorts of things, people sometimes have to accept pain in order to get out of a situation. Sudden events just like the way your life gets you up. Some things are no longer on the same path as they used to be, and you can not react to those changes. Are you too proud of yourself? Expect a wind to shake your ego. Are you holding on to your anger? Let it out. Are you live inside the box? Expect a surprise.
Keywords related to the Tower Tarot cards: Sudden change, Rescue, Downfall, Revelation.
Detailed meaning of the keywords of the Tower Tarot card
Undergo a sudden change
- Experience a turning point;
- Plan changes;
- Surprise;
- Experience a crisis;
- Habits turn upside down;
- In chaos.
Rescue
- Break out;
- Emotion outbreak;
- Controversy occurred;
- Breakthrough the struggle of the self;
- Let everything go.
Downfall
- Backed up;
- Experience a breakdown;
- Falls from high altitude;
- Recession on wealth;
- Afraid of the self-being shaken.
To be revealed
- Suddenly realized the truth;
- Exposes what has been hidden;
- Awareness bursts from within;
- See the illusion;
- Have answers;
- See everything in a flash.
A few opposite cards to the Tower Tarot card
- The Chariot – victory, control;
- The Temperance – balance, combination, repression;
- The Star – calm, peace;
- 6 of Wands – welcomed, pride;
- 10 of Cups – peaceful.
A few support cards for the Tower Tarot card
- Death – extensive influence, strong power;
- Sun – enlightenment, revelation;
- 5 of Pentacles – a difficult time;
Upright meaning of the Tower Tarot card: disaster, change, sudden change, disclosure
Words and Keywords
The collapse of an outdated lifestyle, modification, interrupt, turmoil, devastation, the awakening, instability, shocking insight, a shocking revelation, a traumatic experience a great change, a crisis, a sudden change, an inevitable change, get out of slavery, a structural error, an end of illusion, liberation, agitation of spiritual enlightenment, purification, change fast, the darkness is dispelled, aching to the bone, disturbing news, the truth of the matter liberates you, remove what is not worthy, free yourself from captivity impose, chaos, frustration.
Eliminate false beliefs, the failure of plans, the abandonment of obsolete forms, the destruction of useless structures, to face shame and guilt, the abandonment of false values, time to deal with reality, destroy something broken, distinguish the good and the bad, freedom, enlightenment, social convention bind you, a new job, change of residence, a worrying incident, separation, divorce, an accident, problems with property.
Bankruptcy, insecurity, earthquake, natural catastrophe, in a spreading with questions about health, card refers to a stroke or sudden pain, hospitalization (especially with the card Four of Swords, show that health recovery is necessary, fall seven times stand up eight, I have found the light, one day you will thank me for this, you can not turn back, let’s start it all over again.
Introduce
How many times do you settle in the constraints of life, in the comfort of thoughts, beliefs, and expectations of the present? Then suddenly, something really “shocked” happens that completely destroys the image of peace and harmony that you are seeing. It swings your mind and drives you into the vicious circle. Suddenly you feel as if the comfort you are experiencing is based on a basis of perception, belief, and misleading action. This is a fearful experience that lacks confidence but necessary.
The Tower Tarot card is a card of change. Like the Devil and Death, this is not a scary card or carries the omen as its drawings in most Tarot decks. Trying to cling to a situation that may be detrimental to you at the present. Just go with the flow.
Overview
It seems there are some people/circumstances that you believe will always be for you, always the place or the person you can depend on, it has changed and is no longer the same, and you are no longer rely on those people or circumstances anymore. This problem is not something so horrible, change is the essence of life, and trying to stop it is like swimming upstream without a paddle.
If you are dreaming about this, it may be the time to return to reality. You will have trouble if you just free your soul that way. You will be able to replace them with realistic and achievable dreams and goals, more easily than some disruptive delusions in this month. Daydreaming is important, but it is equally important to be realistic. You will be able to pass this time really well, especially if you know you have all the resources you need to solve life problems and to do the things you need to do.
When you see the Tower Tarot card in a spread, you may feel scared, shocked and insecure. You feel confused when you want to find out how misleading, innocent or blind of yourself to a particular situation is. Now, what are you going to do and how will you handle it in this surreal reality? You may experience sleepless nights, stress, grief, anger and conflict. These are the usual reactions to major changes in the outside world and within you.
Work
Energy at times tends to lead to controversy or conflict, try to keep your temper in control. Sudden turns may occur at this time. This is not a sign that will scare you. However, it is a warning sign for you to prepare. Even if you think you have the job or the most stable source of income in the world, what do you do if all of them disappear tomorrow? Where can you go to work immediately if you are forced to leave? Thoughtful thinking (when you are not in a crisis situation yet) can be a big advantage to you in case you fall down. If you hate your current job, think seriously about the change. You deserve happiness!
Love
The Tower Tarot card in the upright maybe (but not necessarily) a sign that a relationship is likely to end. If you are in a relationship that you really do not want to end up with, then this is an important moment for harming control and talking honestly to each other. Find out how your partner feels. Do not guess or hypothesize yourself, but find out clearly.
Finance
This is not the time for risky investment, betting, or rely on the lottery to solve your problems. Even if you know the bad news, find out exactly what financial problems you are facing. It may not be as bad as you think. However, avoiding trouble is still better. Let’s solve the problem in a simple way.
Health
Paying attention to what you are doing is very urgent at the moment. Be careful. Your nerves can be stressed, do whatever necessary to calm you down and stay in a stable state. Exercise can help. If you know what you are doing (and know about your allergies, or your doctor’s approval), consider relaxing with herbs. Be careful with drugs and alcoholic beverages now, if you are using them.
Mentality
If the Tower card appears during your spread, ask yourself, “Which structures in your life are weakening?” Surely you will recognize the place where the mess happens and broken, but sometimes this feeling of perception is fleeting or just subconscious. This is also the time to keep a positive attitude as possible. New insights and perceptions can come to you real quick.
It will require you to break existing structures around you. It can be a painful and difficult process if you are against the external forces that are driving you to reveal more about yourself. Breaking the cover can cause a lot of troubles but remember that no matter what you want or not, the Tower will collapse because you have reached your limit in this field and can not take it any longer.
Situation and advice
The appearance of this card in a spread often signals a rapid, shocking and dramatic change. The normal structure in your life begins to crumble and you have to deal with the collapse of an outdated lifestyle. You can immediately sell a house, move to a new home, change jobs, pursue a new career, step into psychotherapy or especially change a relationship. Such changes help you understand yourself and take appropriate actions.
The fluctuations associated with the Tower Tarot card refer to a time when it is necessary to deal with the reality that forces you to escape from the fake life and identify things that are truly worthy. The more you try to live in that life, the more intense the change is.
Now it is the time to free yourself from the social constraints and false beliefs that hinder your development. The mechanisms of confinement must be broken before you can enlighten. Sometimes, this card predicts theft, losing job, family quarrels, or property troubles. The old order must be torn down making room for the new one. Bad structures will collapse.
Human
Energetic and aggressive people that challenge your worldview, people who hurt the spirit or cause interruptions, someone has a stroke, the victims of natural disasters.
Meaning of the Tower reversed: avoid disaster, fear of change
Words and Keywords
(+) Mental damage has ended, change is occurring, things have to change, time to overcome the financial or emotional damage and start over again.
(-) Self-imposed confinement, continuous suppression, immovable circumstances, inability to change, limited freedom, slavery of the flesh, bondage, interruption, break, chaos, turmoil, catastrophe, freedom at some level, tyranny, injustice, do not live up to expectations, give me freedom or let me die, stone walls do not make a prison, and iron bars also do not make a cage.
Introduce
Even when it comes backward or forward, the Tower Tarot is still the card of change. The upright Tower refers to a period of chaos and destruction that will ultimately bring change and rebirth. However, when in reverse, this card implies that you are delaying a certain “destruction”. Like the Devil and Death, it is not a scary card or depicts bad luck as it appears in most Tarot decks. This is the time to change. Trying to hold on tight to a situation can be detrimental to you and to the people you love. You need to overcome this difficult time to take an important lesson. Do not resist it. Although it is shocking and difficult to solve, it is also an important part of your journey of life.
Overview
The Tower reversed still implies that unfortunately some people/circumstances that you believe will “always be there for you” will be able to change, no longer be the same and of course, you will not be able to count on it anymore. Try not to think too much about this, it does not imply a big, terrible change in your life. It is just a few changes. Keep your mind clearing about the fact that you always have – or can get – all the resources you need, to solve your problems in life and do what you need to do.
Work
When the Tower card appears in reverse, people around you can experience stress, controversy or conflict, which can lead to unpredictable consequences. It is important that you do not behave in a selfish way, and do not let yourself be involved in unnecessary conflict or let your ego take over you. With the reversed Tower, think twice before speaking is especially necessary.
Love
When you draw the Tower reversed, generally everything related to a love relationship will not be as harsh as when you draw the upright card. However, this is still a signal that you should communicate and focus on each relationship more if you want it to exist. Think positive and do not focus on “changing your partner”, consider how you can contribute and improve your own part in the relationship. Take it to step by step and do not lose your enthusiasm.
Finance
Just like the upright Tower Tarot card, it is not the time to invest or take the risk. In general, in this circumstance, the reversed card shows the fact that your financial problems may not be as big as you afraid it would be. There is nothing better than avoiding troubles and solving them in the simplest way. If you need help to resolve financial issues, do not hesitate to make a request.
Health
Likewise, the reverse of the Tower shows fewer problems than when it is in the upright position. In the next few days, you should be careful and pay attention to what you are doing if they are in a situation that can be dangerous, like driving a car, cutting grass. Be calm and know that this soon will be over.
Mentality
Just like the upright card, the Tower tells us that this is the moment to keep the most positive attitude as possible, regardless of what is going on around you, always believe in the blessings for you, and do not do the individual work only by yourself. New insights and knowledge can come to you in a flash.
Situation and advice
On the positive side, this card refers to the shocking or disruptive effects which are about to come to an end. Now you can overcome the financial or emotional damage and start a new beginning.
On the negative side of the card, you can feel depressed by the injustice or unfairness in your life. The structure or relationships that you have may suddenly break down or disappear. You feel constrained, hindered, restricted. Imprisonment, in reality, is rarely likely to occur. You feel trapped in a negative situation without a way out. Now you have to face the trouble that could have been avoided. You suffer the consequences of mistakes in the past.
The Tower Tarot card in reverse may also reduce the level or the impact of a change that is about to enter your life. You may be warned in advance or you may have an intuitive feeling that something big is going to happen, and you can prepare a plan for avoiding this destruction. You may be fortunate enough to prevent this disaster even though it will be quite hard.
Human
Those who are shocking.
The way you react to the change of the Tower Tarot card makes all the difference in the process of experiencing change or unpleasant events. Be aware that the breakdown has occurred because it is necessary. Maybe accepting change is an overwhelming demand, but try to find a positive point in it. In fact, you can feel the great liberation that you have finally turned to a new direction. You can develop a deep understanding of your situation and gain a new level of ability to understand it.
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