# THE TOWER The Tower card depicts a tower sitting atop a mountain, being struck by lightning and engulfed in flames. A man and woman—thought to be the same couple in the previous card, The Devil, jump headfirst out of the tower, willing to do anything to escape the destruction. A crown atop the tower suggests the couple may have been royalty. Twenty-two flames are present, representative of the twenty-two cards in the Major Arcana and the lessons they teach. The black sky signifies that the upheaval of The Tower is inescapable. The Tower was ambitiously built, but on shaky ground; only one strike of lightning has caused such damage. Had the tower been built on a more solid foundation, it could likely withstand the lightning. ## 키워드 **정방향 (Upright):** Upheaval, destruction, awakening, sudden change, shock, chaos, revelation, divine intervention **역방향 (Reversed):** Resisting change, stagnancy, rebuilding, averting disaster, confusion, denial, complete failure, internal transformation ## BEGINNINGS ### 정방향 (Upright) Turbulence ahead, babe! The Tower destroys in order to build something more aligned. You may feel as if your life is falling apart, but trust that better things are headed your way. **실천 사항 (Action):** The Tower is a card of change and revelation. If you haven’t already felt big changes coming, prepare yourself because they’re headed your way! Have faith that changes are occurring for your highest good. ### 역방향 (Reversed) Something’s gotta give . . . but you’re resistant to let it go. It may feel like your whole inner world is crashing on you, or you’ve had a big revelation that’s changed your perspective. **실천 사항 (Action):** There’s mega transformation on the other side of (sometimes painful) change. You’re being guided to ride into the tidal wave, knowing that calmer waters are on the other side. ## CAREER ### 정방향 (Upright) Something big is happening in your career. The Tower can indicate job loss or a big career change, such as a promotion or relocation, that creates upheaval. **실천 사항 (Action):** Remember that every time The Tower shakes things up, it clears the way for something new. Ultimately, the destruction will lead to more stability in the long run. ### 역방향 (Reversed) Are you at a job you know isn’t for you, but you’re afraid to leave? Or maybe you’re left sitting in the wake of a sudden change in your career, such as being fired or transferred, with the dust settling around you. **실천 사항 (Action):** Embrace the energy of The Tower with comfort in the knowledge that you will come out of it with a stronger foundation in the end. ## MONEY ### 정방향 (Upright) Okay, honesty hour: Things aren’t looking good. At the very least, you’ll be dealing with a minor financial crisis. At its most severe, The Tower can represent bankruptcy or financial ruin. **실천 사항 (Action):** If you’re ahead of the destruction, now is a time to get things in order and try to avert the chaos! ### 역방향 (Reversed) Do you keep sending calls from debt collectors to voicemail? Or are you putting off checking your account statements out of fear of what you’ll see? The Tower reversed suggests you’re trying to resist or push off financial crisis or upheaval. **실천 사항 (Action):** Accept the situation for what it is. You’ll be able to deal with it and move forward. Delaying the inevitable means it will only come back stronger. ## LOVE ### 정방향 (Upright) Big changes are coming to your relationship, ones that will shake things up and create discomfort. On a negative side, The Tower represents breakups or divorce. In a more positive light, you and your partner may make it through this upheaval, but it will be difficult. If single, you may be reevaluating your views on relationships. **실천 사항 (Action):** Have faith that The Tower only destroys things to build a stronger foundation thereafter. If your relationship isn’t strong, it will succumb to The Tower. ### 역방향 (Reversed) All right, something needs to change within the relationship. You know it, but are afraid to address it, because of what it may mean. If single, the reversed Tower can represent repressed emotional fallout from a previous relationship still hanging over your head. **실천 사항 (Action):** If there are problems in your relationship, you need to address them now. ## FRIENDS & FAMILY ### 정방향 (Upright) There’s been (or will be) a big change in your relationship with a loved one . . . likely one that is painful, or, at best, uncomfortable. **실천 사항 (Action):** Keep collected throughout the chaos. Toxic relationships may fall to the wayside, and that’s okay. ### 역방향 (Reversed) Something has been on your chest to address with a loved one, but you’re nervous to bring it up. **실천 사항 (Action):** If you’ve been putting off having an important conversation, now is the time to get ahead of things and do it. ## HEALTH ### 정방향 (Upright) The Tower can indicate a sudden change or turn for the worse in your health. It can also signify mental health problems. **실천 사항 (Action):** If you’re ahead of the game, make positive health and lifestyle changes now. Seek help from a mental health professional, if necessary. ### 역방향 (Reversed) If you’ve been ignoring an aspect of your health, The Tower reversed asks you to address it now, before things get worse. **실천 사항 (Action):** Heed the warning and make the positive lifestyle changes you know are necessary. Consult with a medical professional if you‘ve been putting it off. ## HIGHER GUIDANCE ### 정방향 (Upright) Oh, babe. Life is feeling pretty earth-shattering and you may feel like things are happening to you, rather than deciding yourself. **실천 사항 (Action):** Take a deep breath. You will get through this. Things are falling apart so they can be rebuilt. Have faith. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You’re going through a huge inner transformation, or have been putting off something you know is inevitable. **실천 사항 (Action):** You’re being called to release old beliefs and systems that are no longer aligned with you. Trust the process of this evolution. ## OUTCOME ### 정방향 (Upright) The Tower suggests that your journey will lead you to an awakening. Things will likely be difficult to accept or work through at the beginning. This card can be an omen of destruction . . . so tread lightly. **실천 사항 (Action):** Try not to move forward with fear. Know that things will work out even if they seem scary at first. ### 역방향 (Reversed) This journey will lead to a big inner transformation. Think of it as a makeover for your soul. This card can also indicate that you’ll narrowly escape a negative outcome. **실천 사항 (Action):** Embrace release as you focus on rebuilding something new.