The Tower
Upright Meaning
The Tower represents sudden change, revelation, and the breakdown of old structures. This card indicates that something built on shaky foundations is being torn down to make way for something more authentic and stable.
Keywords:
Sudden change, revelation, breakdown, liberation, breakthrough, awakening, destruction, truth
Reversed Meaning
The Tower reversed can indicate avoiding necessary change, internal upheaval, or gradual rather than sudden transformation. It may suggest resistance to letting go of what no longer serves.
Keywords:
Avoiding change, internal upheaval, resistance, gradual transformation, delayed revelation
Common Misreadings
"The Tower is always negative"
Reality: The Tower often represents necessary liberation from limiting situations, even though the process can be challenging.
What to Ask the Seeker
- •"What structures in your life need to be rebuilt?"
- •"What truth are you avoiding that needs to be acknowledged?"
- •"How can you embrace necessary change rather than resist it?"