Let’s Talk About the Tower!

Bam! We have a Tower!

If you have seen me on YouTube, you know one of my favorite cards is the Tower. I know, what you are thinking - WHY? Just from looking at the card it just looks awful. People falling, lightning, fire, a card of total chaos. Yes, I get it. But have you ever looked at the tower card and thought much of its symbolism? Probably not.

Let’s take a look at the card. Everything on it means something symbolic. From the crown to the water below. The falling crown represents the collapse of authority, the demolishing of false structures. Lightning is a powerful force that suddenly shakes things to its core. The people falling from the tower signify the need to let go of attachments. Fire is the change that the tower brings. Things that were hidden are now being revealed with the broken windows. The waves below the tower show us the emotional upheaval (remember water in the tarot represents emotions) and the inner conflict the tower causes. Yes, I agree, all of this sounds ominous but sometimes necessary.

Think back to some of the ‘Tower’ moments in your life - job loss, the end of a relationship or needing to move unexpectedly. They sucked, didn’t they? You felt like your whole world was falling apart. When everything was all said and done, you were better for it. I have had plenty of tower moments in my life. When I look back upon them, they helped me become the person I am today.

 A tower happens for us to move out of a situation that no longer serves us, but we are too scared to take action ourselves. It’s the universe’s way to give us a gentle push in the right direction, whether we want it or not. This is why I love the tower. It means necessary change is coming or is happening. This change is going to put us on a different path moving forward. The old path we were going down didn’t serve us anymore. The universe knew that and sent us a tower to help propel us forward. The tower is meant to bring about growth and forward movement.

The next time you see the Tower come up in a reading - don’t fear it, embrace it. It means it’s time for much needed change. And don’t worry - the universe will have your back!

-Jeana Marie ❤️🔆