Major Arcana
The Tower
Element · fireNumerology · 7
the lightningthe breaker
Sudden upheaval that clears what could not stand — collapse that is also revelation.
The image
A tower struck by lightning; two figures fall from its windows; flames pour from the crown.
The Tower upright meaning
Upright, the The Tower points to upheaval, sudden change, revelation, necessary collapse.
- upheaval
- sudden change
- revelation
- necessary collapse
The Tower reversed meaning
Reversed, the The Tower leans toward resisted change, averted disaster, fear of collapse.
- resisted change
- averted disaster
- fear of collapse
Frequently asked questions
- What does the The Tower tarot card mean?
- Sudden upheaval that clears what could not stand — collapse that is also revelation.
- What does the The Tower mean upright?
- Upright, the The Tower points to upheaval, sudden change, revelation, necessary collapse.
- What does the The Tower mean reversed?
- Reversed, the The Tower leans toward resisted change, averted disaster, fear of collapse.