Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get deeper into Tarot, and “The Tower” card has always been, well, intimidating. Everyone always talks about it like it’s the worst thing ever. So, I decided to really dive in and figure it out for myself. This is my little journey with The Tower.
Getting Started
First, I pulled out my trusty Rider-Waite deck. I mean, you gotta start with the classic, right? I spent a good amount of time just looking at the card. The imagery is pretty intense: a tower being struck by lightning, people falling, flames everywhere… yeah, it’s a lot.
Shuffling and Thinking
I shuffled the deck, really focusing on what I wanted to understand about The Tower. Not just the scary stuff, but what it really means. I asked myself, “What kind of sudden changes have I been avoiding? What structures in my life might need to come down?” Heavy stuff, I know, but I wanted the real deal.
The Draw
I laid out a simple three-card spread: Past, Present, Future. And guess what? The Tower popped up in the Present position. I kind of gulped. But, I took a deep breath and reminded myself this was a learning experience.
Interpreting My Spread
- Past: The Three of Cups. This felt like a time of stability and happiness, maybe even a little complacency.
- Present: The Tower. Boom. There it was. I interpreted this as a sign that some shake-up was either happening or needed to happen. Something I’d been building on shaky foundations.
- Future: The Star. This was a relief! It felt like a promise of hope and renewal after the chaos.
My “Aha!” Moment
What I did realize from the whole section is the tower is not something to fear about.
It is more about breaking free from the old pattern, old believes, old rules and old habits.
I realized that The Tower isn’t necessarily about destruction, but about liberation. It’s about breaking down things that aren’t serving you anymore. It might be scary and uncomfortable, but it’s ultimately for the best. Like, ripping off a band-aid. It hurts for a second, but then you can heal.
Putting it into Practice
I’m still working on figuring out exactly what “Tower moment” I’m going through, but I’m trying to be more open to change. I’m questioning things I’ve taken for granted, and trying to be honest with myself about what’s working and what’s not. It’s a process, for sure.
So, yeah, that’s my Tower deep dive so far. It’s definitely not as terrifying as I thought, but it’s definitely a card that demands respect and some serious self-reflection. I’m still learning, but I feel like I’m on the right track.
