The Tower — Major Arcana XVI of the Tarot de Marseille

Major Arcana · XVI

The Tower

what was enclosed opens up

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Meaning

"Spiritual relief"

It undoes knots. A great liberation. What was enclosed opens up.

The Tower is opening so that a force coming from within (XV) can emerge. It is also a projective card.

Destruction, divorce.

Questions to reflect on

  • From whom or what do I separate, after a conflict has erupted?
  • What is collapsing in my life?
  • From what enclosure was I able to escape?
  • What energies are being liberated within me?
  • With whom or what am I breaking?
  • From what enclosure am I freeing myself?
  • What energies are unblocking within me?
  • How do I limit or obstruct myself?
  • If I were to live my life to the fullest, what would be the first thing I would need to get rid of?
  • What are the beliefs behind my state of mind?
  • What possibilities do those beliefs close off for me?
  • What world do those beliefs leave available to me?
  • Do I experience those beliefs as if they were true, or as if they were fantasies?
  • Am I selfish in relation to my goals?
  • What must I change in my mind?
  • What benefit does what is happening bring me?