16. The Tower

The white tower represents our stable and secure way of life. It could symbolize our career, family, relationships, or anything else we deem essential. However, it may also suggest that our thinking has become rigid and resistant to change or new perspectives.

The black crown symbolizes our desire for control—either over things or over others. When the tower begins to collapse and the crown falls with it, it signifies the loss of control and power. The many divine eyes in the sky reflect the wrath and judgment of higher forces, or the pressure exerted by the outside world.

The four red lightning bolts striking the center of the tower highlight the devastating and transformative power of sudden change. At the core of the lightning strike, a mysterious figure appears to be absorbing the destructive energy—this may symbolize the emergence of new strength or opportunity amid chaos.


Upright

Keywords: Sudden change, chaos, revelation, disaster, upheaval, collapse of relationships, disorientation, facing truth, despair or pain, letting go of outdated beliefs to embrace change

Reversed

Keywords: Confusion, rebuilding, fear of change, fear of truth, insecurity, avoiding disaster, complexity, last-ditch effort, consequences of poor choices

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