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The Tower: The shake-up

Sudden change, revelation and upheaval. The Tower knocks down what was built on shaky ground.

Major Arcana
16
Astrology
Mars

In the card: Lightning strikes a tall tower, blowing off its crown as flames burst from the windows and two figures fall.

Upright: Something unexpected shakes things loose. It can feel like chaos, but it clears the way for something truer. It's often a relief in hindsight.

Reversed: Avoiding a needed collapse, or a slower, inner upheaval. Change is coming either way.

Keywords

  • Upheaval
  • Revelation
  • Awakening
  • Sudden change

Journal prompt

What in my life is built on a foundation I don't trust?

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