The Tower

Upright

sudden change, upheaval, revelation

Reversed

averted disaster, fear of change, delayed collapse

Yes or no

No (reversed: no)

The image

Lightning strikes a tall tower, knocking off its crown, while flames burst from the windows and two figures fall. What was built on shaky ground cannot stand.

Upright meaning

In general

Something unstable is about to shake or fall. It can feel dramatic, but it clears the ground for something more honest and solid to be built.

In love

A sudden revelation or shake-up may change the relationship. Painful truths come out, and that can be the start of real honesty.

At work

Unexpected change, restructuring or a shock is possible. Stay flexible; what falls away was probably not stable anyway.

With money

An unexpected expense or loss could appear. Keep an emergency fund and avoid putting everything in one place.

Reversed meaning

In general

You may be avoiding a necessary change, or a crisis has been narrowly avoided. Face what needs to change before it is forced on you.

In love

Tension is building under the surface. Address problems now rather than waiting for them to explode.

At work

A change you fear may be inevitable. Prepare now so it lands softly.

With money

You may have dodged a loss, but the weak spot is still there. Fix it while you can.