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The Tower tarot card meaning

The Tower points to disruption, revelation and the collapse of a structure that can no longer hold. Read it as a clue about the central dynamic of the situation and the kind of choice or awareness it requires.

The Tower, tarot card
The Tower

What this card represents

Upright

The Tower points to disruption, revelation and the collapse of a structure that can no longer hold. Read it as a clue about the central dynamic of the situation and the kind of choice or awareness it requires.

Reversed

The Tower reversed points to the blocked or distorted side of disruption, revelation and the collapse of a structure that can no longer hold. The card asks you to recognize where that energy is being avoided, exaggerated or used against yourself.

In love

In love, The Tower brings disruption, revelation and the collapse of a structure that can no longer hold into the relationship. Pay attention to reciprocity, emotional truth and the choices being made in the bond.

Love when reversed

In love, The Tower reversed asks you to examine the shadow side of disruption, revelation and the collapse of a structure that can no longer hold. Look for imbalance, avoidance or expectations that are not being spoken clearly.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of The Tower relate to something I can actually do?

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Important note

Symbolic readings can help frame questions; they cannot prove what someone thinks or predict future events.