XVI. - The Tower

At the center of the image stands a high tower engulfed in flames, struck by lightning at its peak, knocking off its crown. From the crumbling structure, a figure falls into the abyss. Nearer, we see the houses of a city threatened by a firestorm, and in the chaos, residents desperately try to extinguish the fire. The tower symbolizes pride and greed, which can lead to our downfall in an instant due to an external force (lightning). It can also refer to narrow frameworks from which only dramatic change can provide escape.

General Meaning

Upheaval, Collapse, Revelation, Awakening
The Tower indicates significant upheaval and challenges us to build something new from the ground up following the collapse.

Love

Sudden Shifts, Abandoning Old Patterns, Emotional Upheaval
In matters of the heart, it suggests sudden changes that can lead to temporary crises, and only by radically altering old patterns can we cope with the situation.

Career

Collapse of Plans, Reconstruction, Innovation
Professionally, The Tower signifies the collapse of plans or structures, necessitating innovation and reconstruction.

Reversed Tower

Denial of Change, Fear of Loss, Avoiding Catastrophes
Reversed, The Tower warns of denial and fear of loss, urging us to confront necessary changes to avoid greater catastrophes.