Major Arcana · 16
The Tower
高塔
Upright Meaning
The Tower shows a tall structure struck by lightning, flames erupting from its windows, figures falling through the air. This card represents sudden, dramatic upheaval—the shattering of structures, beliefs, or situations that seemed solid but were built on false foundations. While frightening, the Tower brings necessary destruction. What falls was never truly stable; what is revealed needed to come to light. The Tower clears away illusion, leaving raw truth in its wake. When this card appears, expect the unexpected. Embrace the chaos as a catalyst for profound transformation. From the rubble, something more authentic will emerge.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Tower may indicate a disaster averted, delayed upheaval, or resisting necessary destruction. You might be clinging to structures that need to fall, prolonging inevitable chaos by refusing to let go. It can suggest internal transformation rather than external upheaval, or fear of change so great that you would rather live in a crumbling tower than face the open sky. The reversed Tower asks: what are you holding together that needs to fall apart? Sometimes the gentler path is to dismantle structures yourself rather than waiting for lightning to strike.
Love Meaning
In love readings, the Tower warns of sudden upheaval, revelations, or the collapse of a relationship. Truths may come to light that shake your romantic foundation. While this can be devastating, the Tower ultimately clears away what was not built on solid ground. A relationship ending under the Tower was likely not sustainable. For those in stable relationships, this card may indicate a dramatic revelation or event that forces transformation—challenging, but potentially strengthening if the foundation is true.
Is The Tower a Yes or No?
"The Tower says NO because sudden upheaval and destruction of false structures are coming."
NO
Relationship questions
NO
Work & finance
NO
When card is inverted
Frequently Asked Questions
The Tower shows a tall structure struck by lightning, flames erupting from its windows, figures falling through the air. This card represents sudden, dramatic upheaval—the shattering of structures, beliefs, or situations that seemed solid but were built on false foundations. While frightening, the Tower brings necessary destruction. What falls was never truly stable; what is revealed needed to come to light. The Tower clears away illusion, leaving raw truth in its wake. When this card appears, expect the unexpected. Embrace the chaos as a catalyst for profound transformation. From the rubble, something more authentic will emerge.
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