Tower and Three of Wands


The Tower is one of the most violent cards of Tarot. It shows unexpected changes or sudden realizations that in most cases, we are not prepared to face. That said, the Tower can also be the most cathartic card. It removes illusions and opens up new doors for us. The Three of Wands is the card of the future, as it describes our expectations and the consequences of our actions. So although the Tower often brings abrupt endings and unexpected shifts, paired with the Three of Wands, gives us the message that we should expect further developments that will probably change the current energy. 


Possible manifestations of the Tower and the Three of Wands


  • Feels like it's ending, but it's not
  • Actions taken after a sudden realization
  • Hoping for good news after a shocking event
  • Setting up new foundations after an ending
  • Expansion of consciousness after a shock
  • Wait and see
  • Anticipation of positive events after a shock
  • Being able to see the bigger picture all of a sudden
  • Investing in new knowledge
  • A long distance relationship comes to an end
  • Breaking up and taking some distance
  • Moving in a foreign country
  • Being optimistic in the midst of a shocking experience
  • A surprise coming your way
  • Profit from disaster
  • An upcoming breakthrough/shock
  • An ongoing ending/shock/realization


Elemental Dignities


The elements of the cards are Fire (Tower) and Fire (Three of Wands), so the two cards strengthen each other, for good or ill. The energy of the Tower, as a major arcana card, will attempt to dominate the dynamic of the Three of Wands, which means that the impact of the event the Tower describes may prevent us from being able to see future solutions/consequences.


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