The Tower Tarot Card Meaning

Upright meaning

An unexpected change shakes things up. It is uncomfortable, but it clears away what was not working.

• Sudden change
• Collapse
• Awakening

Reversed meaning

You may be delaying an unavoidable change, or recovering after one. Rebuild on firmer foundations.

• Avoiding collapse
• Delayed change
• Precariousness

Meaning by situation

The 22 Major Arcana

• The FoolA new beginning · Innocence
• The MagicianWillpower · Creative power
• The High PriestessIntuition · Inner wisdom
• The EmpressAbundance · Nurturing
• The EmperorAuthority · Structure
• The HierophantTradition · Teaching
• The LoversLove · Union
• The ChariotWillpower · Forward movement
• StrengthCourage · Inner strength
• The HermitReflection · Solitude
• Wheel of FortuneChange · Turning point
• JusticeBalance · Fairness
• The Hanged ManA shift in perspective · Letting go
• DeathEnding and transformation · Transition
• TemperanceHarmony · Balance
• The DevilBondage · Temptation
• The TowerSudden change · Collapse
• The StarHope · Inspiration
• The MoonIllusion · Intuition
• The SunSuccess · Joy
• JudgementRenewal · Awakening
• The WorldCompletion · Achievement

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