

If the Tower follows the Moon card, a creative breakthrough is possible. If the Tower precedes the High Priestess card in a Tarot reading, it indicates a disaster of an established institution. When the Tower is near the Star card in a Tarot spread, it is a positive sign regardless of the order of either card. If the Hierophant (rx) is first, it may be the establishment of a cult movement. If the Tower is before the reversed Hierophant (rx), a spiritual awakening is possible with the appearance of a revolutionary figure on the scene. This is a card meaning disruption that leads to an upheaval of some sort. The Tower in this position has the meaning of a flash of inspiration that can lead to a change for the better. It can indicate a sudden change or the actual collapse of an existing mental or physical structure. The Tower is Key 16 of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck and represents the number 7 making the Tower one of the birth cards for those born under the zodiac ruler of the Chariot. The Tower is the birth card of people born under the zodiac signs of Aries and Scorpio, as Mars is the ruling planet of this Tarot card. The Tower card represents all victims of natural disasters, stroke victims and disruptors. It can also signify a moment of truth that leads to spiritual awakening along with a sense of being finally free. The appearance of the Tower card in some Tarot readings can mean a sudden shock or natural catastrophe. The bolt of lightening in the card stands for sudden change and brilliant light. The tower shown as brick to emphasize the building is vulnerable despite being made from a durable material.

The Tower is drawn in a highly symbolic manner in most Tarot decks.

The Tower denotes the crumbling of an existing structure or way of life. The Tower is the card of unexpected shock and flash of inspiration. This Tarot card is ruled by the planet Mars. Sudden change is the keynote of the Tower. The Tower is Key 16 of the Major Arcana in a Tarot deck. The Meanings of the 22 Major Arcana Tarot Cards – The Tower:
