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The Tower
Major Arcana · Fire
The Tower is the sudden break that topples what was built on unstable ground. Though jarring, its lightning is a revelation that clears illusion in an instant. Reflect on what false structure or belief may be cracking, and how the shock, however unwelcome, might ultimately set you on truer footing.
The image
Lightning strikes a tall stone tower, knocking off its crown and setting it ablaze. Two figures plunge headfirst toward the rocks below as flames and sparks scatter against a black sky.
Upright
sudden changeupheavalrevelationawakeningcollapse of illusion
Reversed
fear of changedelaying the inevitableaverted disasterclinging to ruinslow collapse