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The Tower: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, The Tower brings sudden, abrupt change. The neighboring card shows what is collapsing and what will take its place. Sometimes this is liberation from something that stood on a false foundation.

collapse
suddenness
upheaval
revelation
liberation

Element: Fire
Astrology: Mars
Pairs with the Major Arcana: 21

The Tower combined with the suits

Wands

With Wands: a sudden conflict, the collapse of plans.

Cups

With Cups: emotional shock, a breakup.

Swords

With Swords: an acute crisis, a quarrel, an exposure.

Pentacles

With Pentacles: financial losses, losing a job.

The Tower and the Major Arcana

The Tower + The Fool
A sharp, unexpected turn after which you will have to start from scratch. Sometimes liberation through collapse.
In love A sudden breakup or, on the contrary, a whirlwind meeting that turns life upside down.
The Tower + The Magician
Overconfidence leads to collapse: plans fall apart, but the experience remains. Sometimes a sudden change of direction.
In love An unexpected conflict or breakup.
The Tower + The High Priestess
A secret is suddenly revealed and shatters illusions. It is a shock, but clarity follows.
In love An unexpected revelation in the relationship.
The Tower + The Empress
Sudden changes in the family or the collapse of material well-being. Sometimes an unexpected pregnancy.
In love Unexpected upheavals in the relationship.
The Tower + The Emperor
The collapse of a system or of power: a sudden dismissal, a structure crumbling, loss of control.
In love A sharp conflict, a breakup.
The Tower + The Hierophant
Established beliefs are shattered, authorities fall, a crisis of faith.
In love An unexpected break in a traditional relationship.
The Tower + The Lovers
A sudden breakup or shock in the relationship. A choice that brings your familiar world crashing down.
In love A breakup, infidelity coming to light.
The Tower + The Chariot
An accident, plans collapsing, a sudden stop. Be careful on the road.
In love An abrupt breakup, conflict.
The Tower + Strength
The strength to get through a crisis. Holding steady in a moment of upheaval.
In love The relationship is going through a serious test.
The Tower + The Hermit
Solitude suddenly disrupted, or an insight that turns your view of the world upside down.
In love An unexpected event breaks the solitude.
The Tower + Wheel of Fortune
Sudden, dramatic changes. A shock that changes your life.
In love An unexpected turn in the relationship.
The Tower + Justice
A sudden exposure, a harsh verdict, a collapse.
In love A sharp showdown between partners.
The Tower + The Hanged Man
Stagnation is broken abruptly. Change comes suddenly.
In love The relationship is suddenly jolted out of a rut.
The Tower + Death
Radical change, the collapse of the old world. Hard, but liberating.
In love An abrupt breakup, a crisis.
The Tower + Temperance
Balance is suddenly upset. A crisis you will need to recover from.
In love An unexpected conflict, a test of strength.
The Tower + The Devil
Dependence collapses, a painful liberation. A fall that destroys the trap.
In love Breaking off a toxic relationship.
The Tower + The Star
After disaster comes hope. Recovery begins.
In love A new love after a breakup.
The Tower + The Moon
Shock and fear, uncertainty after a crisis.
In love Anxiety and insecurity after a breakup.
The Tower + The Sun
A collapse that leads to clarity and joy. Liberation.
In love After the crisis, the relationship becomes happier.
The Tower + Judgement
A rude awakening, liberation through crisis.
In love The relationship is revived after an upheaval.
The Tower + The World
A crisis that completes a great cycle.
In love A new chapter after a breakup.

The Tower and the Minor Arcana

The Tower + Ace of Wands
A sudden push toward change; an abrupt start after a crisis.
The Tower + Two of Wands
Plans collapse unexpectedly; a new path is needed.
The Tower + Three of Wands
Expansion plans unexpectedly fall through.
The Tower + Four of Wands
Peace at home disturbed, sudden changes in the family.
The Tower + Five of Wands
The conflict escalates into an open crisis.
The Tower + Six of Wands
An unexpected fall after a victory.
The Tower + Seven of Wands
The defense collapses, positions are lost.
The Tower + Eight of Wands
Sudden upheavals; events unfold too fast.
The Tower + Nine of Wands
The last line of defense gives way.
The Tower + Ten of Wands
A breakdown from overload; everything falls apart.
The Tower + Page of Wands
Sudden news that turns plans upside down.
The Tower + Knight of Wands
A dangerous trip, conflict, a quick temper.
The Tower + Queen of Wands
A hot-tempered woman, conflict.
The Tower + King of Wands
A hot-tempered leader, conflict with management.
The Tower + Ace of Cups
A sudden burst of feeling after a shock.
The Tower + Two of Cups
A sudden breakup or a crisis in the couple.
The Tower + Three of Cups
A quarrel in the group, a broken friendship.
The Tower + Four of Cups
A sudden event pulls you out of apathy.
The Tower + Five of Cups
A sudden loss, shock.
The Tower + Six of Cups
A shocking truth about the past.
The Tower + Seven of Cups
Illusions shattered.
The Tower + Eight of Cups
A sudden departure, running away.
The Tower + Nine of Cups
Plans suddenly destroyed.
The Tower + Ten of Cups
A crisis in the family.
The Tower + Page of Cups
Unexpected news, disappointment.
The Tower + Knight of Cups
A partner leaving unexpectedly.
The Tower + Queen of Cups
A woman in an emotional crisis.
The Tower + King of Cups
A man in an emotional crisis.
The Tower + Ace of Swords
A sharp conflict, an exposure.
The Tower + Two of Swords
The deadlock suddenly breaks.
The Tower + Three of Swords
A severe emotional shock, a breakup.
The Tower + Four of Swords
Peace suddenly disturbed.
The Tower + Five of Swords
An open quarrel, a scandal.
The Tower + Six of Swords
A sudden departure, running away.
The Tower + Seven of Swords
A deception exposed.
The Tower + Eight of Swords
Sudden liberation through a crisis.
The Tower + Nine of Swords
A panic attack, severe stress.
The Tower + Ten of Swords
Total collapse.
The Tower + Page of Swords
Shocking news.
The Tower + Knight of Swords
A sharp conflict.
The Tower + Queen of Swords
A confrontational woman.
The Tower + King of Swords
A confrontational man.
The Tower + Ace of Pentacles
A sudden financial loss.
The Tower + Two of Pentacles
Losing your balance.
The Tower + Three of Pentacles
A project falling through.
The Tower + Four of Pentacles
Loss of property.
The Tower + Five of Pentacles
Financial ruin.
The Tower + Six of Pentacles
Loss of financial support.
The Tower + Seven of Pentacles
A lost harvest.
The Tower + Eight of Pentacles
Losing a job.
The Tower + Nine of Pentacles
Loss of prosperity.
The Tower + Ten of Pentacles
Loss of family property.
The Tower + Page of Pentacles
Failure in studies.
The Tower + Knight of Pentacles
Loss of stability.
The Tower + Queen of Pentacles
A woman who has lost her stability.
The Tower + King of Pentacles
A businessman’s financial ruin.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of The Tower and The Lovers mean?

A sudden breakup or shock in the relationship. A choice that brings your familiar world crashing down. In love: a breakup, infidelity coming to light.

What does the combination of The Tower and Death mean?

Radical change, the collapse of the old world. Hard, but liberating. In love: an abrupt breakup, a crisis.

What does the combination of The Tower and The Sun mean?

A collapse that leads to clarity and joy. Liberation. In love: after the crisis, the relationship becomes happier.

How does The Tower combine with the Minor Arcana?

With Wands: a sudden conflict, the collapse of plans. With Cups: emotional shock, a breakup. With Swords: an acute crisis, a quarrel, an exposure. With Pentacles: financial losses, losing a job.