The Tower
The Tower Lenormand Meaning Keywords
- Authority
- Solitude
- Loneliness
- Isolation
- Aloofness
- Ego
- Arrogance
The Tower Lenormand Card Meaning and Interpretation
When we look at a tower from down on the ground, we feel small, diminutive. From up above on the tower, looking down, we’ve created a distance and boundaries. These two perspectives form the basis for all the meanings in the Tower Lenormand card.
As someone looking up at the tower, we interpret these larger than life spaces to be in positions of authority - which is why this card sometimes stands for government institutions and bureaucratic organizations. There is a sense of impenetrability to these institutions, a feeling that they are quite removed from the average person, and it’s inner workings are hidden and mysterious.
As someone from inside the tower, we understand that we must sometimes protect ourselves - and towers were used as fortresses to defend against incoming attacks. Sometimes solitude is a form of self preservation, at times we must take a break from the hectic pace of life in order to recover and heal. If we extend this for too long however, this self-preservation instinct may turn into deep loneliness, and sometimes arrogance towards others.
Questions to Ask with The Tower
- How can I better protect myself?
- What am I protecting myself from?
- What or who is in a position of authority here?
- How does my ego affect this situation?
The Tower Lenormand Correspondences
- Card Symbol: Six of Spades
- Number: 19
- General Feeling: Neutral
- Planet: Saturn
- Zodiac: Capricorn
- Timing: Delays
The Tower Lenormand Combinations
| Paired Card | Combined Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Rider | government news, corporate news, visit from the past |
| 2. Clover | finding peace in solitude, conflict between authority and desire to be unburdened |
| 3. Ship | a lonely journey, searching for solitude, exploring solitude |
| 4. House | family authority figure, family boundaries |
| 5. Tree | hospital, clinic, physical control |
| 6. Clouds | uncertainty about authority and institutions, deceptive authority figures |
| 7. Snake | ambition creates loneliness, desiring authority |
| 8. Coffin | ending of loneliness, grief from isolation |
| 9. Bouquet | conflict between wanting to be social vs isolating |
| 10. Scythe | a rational ending, painful loneliness |
| 11. Whip | creating distance from conflict, defending against aggression |
| 12. Birds | creating distance to avoid stress and gossip |
| 13. Child | a lonely child, detachment from inner child |
| 14. Fox | suspicion creates loneliness, distrust of others creates barriers |
| 15. Bear | a natural leader, a distant leader, dominated by arrogance |
| 16. Stars | high hopes, wish for higher position, a spiritual authority or institution |
| 17. Stork | authority is changing, solitude can transform you |
| 18. Dog | unequal friendship, loyalty to authority |
| 20. Garden | authority over the public, a public organization |
| 21. Mountain | loneliness is a challenge, challenging authority |
| 22. Crossroad | larger force dictates choices, rational choice |
| 23. Mice | corrupt authority figure, dwindling authority |
| 24. Heart | distancing oneself from love, isolation vs compassion |
| 25. Ring | a rational connection, bound by pride |
| 26. Book | educational authority, university, intellectual snobbery |
| 27. Letter | official documentation, communication makes one less lonely |
| 28. Man | a male boss, a man that is lonely and aloof |
| 29. Woman | a female boss, a woman that is lonely and aloof |
| 30. Lily | authority in sexual relationship, moral authority |
| 31. Sun | to be happy in solitude, pride, confidence |
| 32. Moon | being emotionally cold, deep loneliness |
| 33. Key | freedom from loneliness |
| 34. Fish | value of solitude, disconnect with others due to financial reasons |
| 35. Anchor | creating a secure defense, security in authority |
| 36. Cross | loneliness creates suffering, the burden of authority |