The Tower, Trauma, and Letting Go

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The Tower card popped out this morning as I was shuffling my deck of cards. I usually start each day with my deck and a double espresso because that's just how mornings work for me. And the Tower.... what a great way to start the day. Oy vey!

The Tower card displays a tall structure being struck by lightning. The Rider pack has this card as The Tower. The older Tarot de Marseille labels it La Maison Dieu, which translates as "the House/God".

Sometimes things fall apart. Sometimes that happens gradually and on some days it seems to happen all at once. Life can be traumatic. Many of us are products of years of trauma. Many times The Tower card indicates a warning that things are about to get rough. This can trigger many of us to shut down, close off, and run for the hills.

But, The Tower can be much more. The card is inviting us to wake up and recognize that some things have outgrown their usefulness in our lives and need to be set free. If it crumbles, then it needs to be released. Let it go! Rebuilding can be an incredible opportunity to take what we've learned and make something even more beautiful in our lives.

I used to get upset when things fell apart. Now, well, I still do. (I'm not going to pretend like I'm some ascended being that's immune to human experiences!) I get upset but then I move on instead of hanging out in the rubble.

If situations are no longer supportive, it's time to let them go. If people have become abusive or simply not supportive, then they too have reached their expiration date in my life. Yes, it hurts. Grieving the loss of situations and people is not fun so just be honest about it. Acknowledge the loss and then get ready for better things.

I cringe for a moment when I see The Tower and then prepare for something even greater in my life. The way I look at it, clearing out the rubble means having more room for the really important things.

Wishing you a beautiful week!

Light, Love, and Blessings…..

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The picture above is of the Tower card from three different decks that I use. From left to right: Rider Waite Smith (US Games), El Gran Tarot Esoterico (Fournier), and Tarot de Marseille (Camoin/Jodorowsky).

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