Upright Keywords
Reversed Keywords
disaster, destruction, upheaval, trauma, sudden change, chaos
averting disaster, delaying the inevitable, resisting change
The Tower card depicts a high spire nestled on top of the mountain. Alightning bolt strikes the tower which sets it ablaze. Flames are burstingin the windows and people are jumping out of the windows as an act ofdesperation. They perhaps signal the same figures we see chained in the Devilcard earlier. They want to escape the turmoil and destruction within. TheTower is a symbol for the ambition that is constructed on faulty premises.The destruction of the tower must happen in order to clear out theold ways and welcome something new. Its revelations can come ina flash of truth or inspiration.
The Tower represents changein the most radical and momentous sense. It is for this reason that the carditself visually looks so unnerving. But it doesn't necessarily have to betruly frightening or ominous. Because at the heart of this card, itsmessage is foundational, groundbreaking change.
The kind of event that the Towercard marks does not have to be something terrible, like a disaster or agreat loss. Change itself is a normal part of life that one has toembrace. But it can sometimes strike fear, for it means that we must abandonthe truths that we have known prior to this event. The old ways are no longeruseful, and you must find another set of beliefs, values and processes totake their place.
The old ways are no longer useful, and you mustfind another set of beliefs, values and processes to take their place.
Be positive, it is time for youto replace the old foundations of the past with something that is moregenuine and will serve you better in what is to come.
In terms of work, there is aninevitable argument bound to happen. You need to be in control and keep yourtemper in check. Avoid saying something that may hurt other people. When itcomes to your love life, your romantic relationship may be nearing itsend. Take this as a warning - if you really value your relationship, then it istime for you to take damage control or open a communication to clearmisunderstandings. In your finances, the tower meaning refers to the need to beassured on your transactions.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
breakup, weak relationships ending, foundational shift in view of love
sudden job loss, workplace disruption, workplace chaos
financial loss, wake up call regarding finances
The Tower tarot love meaningsignals great fundamental changes. Relationships that have weak or crumblingfoundations won’t last much longer, and may collapse. While initially painful,these clear the way for new experiences. Perhaps your relationship wasincredibly important to your identity; you took pride in being a good partneror parent, making you stay even while you may have otherwise been unhappy.While these times may be trying, know that they will pass. Should you besingle, it may not be a relationship that is being broken down, but yourperspective and understanding of the entire notion of what love means to you.What beliefs about love are not serving your highest self? These need to betransformed so you can develop an individual understanding of what your needsare when it comes to relationships.
There can be a lot of stressright now when it comes to your career; the Tower can signify a sudden jobloss, or the attainment of a new position that creates chaos due to suddenincreases in responsibility. Something from the outside environment, like a newboss, or the loss of a colleague could mean disasters happening in theworkplace. It is important to remember that at this time, though things arefrustrating, that it is possible for these temporary messes to lead to a betterlong term future, such as a job that suits you better, or a more peacefulworkplace in the long term.
It would be wise for you to makesure you have some funds put away right now. The Tower in its worst casescenario speaks of disaster, and in finances it is no different. There may beunwelcome surprises in store that can create a sudden loss of resources. Thesescenarios can serve as wake up calls; develop a resilient support system, andtend to the things that truly matter to you.
When you get the Tower cardreversed, you can feel some crisis looming along the horizon, and you arestruggling as much as you can to try and avoid its manifestation. What you havenot realized is that these breakdowns can be beneficial in breaking down yourreliance on something that is false. The tower is built on faulty foundations,and it must fall. Though the destruction will be painful, the humblenessresulting from it can bring us peace.
What you relied on will no longerbe there for you. Do not take this as a drastic and depressing change, it istime for you to become more self-reliant.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
making adjustments in love, leaving a weak relationship
surviving layoffs, avoiding taking risks in career
surviving financial disaster, repeating financial troubles
Change is never an easy thing toaccept, but regardless of how much we resist it, it will come. If you see anyproblems in your relationship looming in the distance, this is your chance todeal with them now. Doing so may prevent bigger problems later. Are yourresentments building up? What have you been keeping quiet because you thinkit’s not worth arguing over? Slowly, these things may turn into big issues thatcan uproot an otherwise happy relationship. Sometimes, this card can alsosignal that you may be ready to leave a relationship that has not been working.
Despite stressful situations atwork, you may have been able to pull through. For example, if your workplacehas gone through a series of layoffs or redundancies, you may find yourselfamongst one of the lucky few that have managed to keep your job. This may comeas a relief, or alternatively, can keep you from finding true fulfillment inyour career. Sometimes, the Tower is the card that we all need to kick us outof our own stupor, and be motivated to leave the comfort of a monotonous job.This may be the chance you needed to open your eyes to what else could beawaiting you.
If you’ve managed to successfullynavigate yourself out of financial ruin, take the time to find a bit of relief.However, the Tower suggests that it may be better to accept that this needs tohappen for you to move on. For example, if you’ve avoided bankruptcy by a hairby managing to pay off your debt for this month, it may be easier and healthierin the long run to accept your situation and declare bankruptcy. Or if you’vepurchased a home you can’t afford, and the mortgage payments are putting you underwater,it may be wiser for you to sell. Otherwise, one disaster is avoided, only to berestarted again next time; you may continue to have to struggle indefinitely.Consider what will ease your burden right now, and face the situation with abrave face.
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