Major Arcana - The Tower

Next on his adventure the Fool encounters the Tower in the midst of a desolate landscape. The crown represents humankind's ego, and the fire blowing it to pieces the wrath of God, just like in the story of the Tower of Babel. The three windows forming a triangle represents earthly fire and matter. The men falling from the Tower don't face physical death, they're merely receiving a lesson in humility. The colourful rain promises new growth, reason, hope and the spiritual essence of man, destruction is part of Evolution.

The Fool learns that you must move away from your ego, and the closer you can stand to your Self the less friction there'll be when a lesson needs to be taught. By aligning yourself with your Self you can achieve Enlightenment. The continual destruction of ego structures allow you to grow closer to your Self and by this process of purification your Self grows as well. Don't hold on to what's falling apart, move with the Change and you'll achieve maximum Growth. 

In the Kabbalah the number 16 symbolises Balance. It's the relationship between the divine and the material. It's also a sign of sudden change and with it painful process of purification. The number is that of the temple collapsing. 

The Tower supports you when an aspect you hold as true in your life suddenly collapses. Sure, the top is blown off but the foundation still stand and on it you can build an ever stronger temple. Don't lose Hope as you move to align yourself with your newfound Self and build a new life that better reflects your new Wisdom...