Rider–Waite tarot card guide
Explore how this card reads in both its upright and reversed orientations.
Upright
The Tower represents sudden change, upheaval, and destruction. This card suggests that a sudden or unexpected event may disrupt your plans or shake up your world. It can also indicate that you are experiencing a wake-up call, revelation, or awakening.
Drawing The Tower could mean that you should let go of attachment, embrace change, and trust that a new beginning is on the horizon. It may suggest that a sudden or unexpected event may disrupt your plans or shake up your world. Alternatively, it could be telling you to trust the process, surrender control, and allow yourself to be reborn into a new phase of your life.
Reversed
In reverse, The Tower may indicate resistance to change, fear of the unknown, or a desire to cling to what is familiar and comfortable. It can also represent a lack of trust in yourself or your ability to handle whatever comes your way. This card may be telling you to let go of attachment, embrace change, and trust that a new beginning is on the horizon.
When answering a question, The Tower suggests that the answer lies in letting go of attachment, embracing change, and trusting that a new beginning is on the horizon. It may indicate that a sudden or unexpected event may disrupt your plans or shake up your world. Alternatively, it could be telling you to trust the process, surrender control, and allow yourself to be reborn into a new phase of your life.
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