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Loshe has streamlined this card without sacrificing any of the original symbolisim, in fact he has merged symbolism from the traditional waite/pre-waite tower with Crowlys Thoth interpretation. Lets break down the symbols.
The tower, or castle, is from the waite/pre-waite style of deck, although the angle is a different pov than usual. This is a grand Tower, it takes up more than the card can handle, the detail is very good and creates a useful focal point.
The Figures falling, like the traditional tarot there are two. They are falling on one side though, fire has engulfe the destroyed sections of the tower, the figures have been forced off due to the sheer force alone.
The Eye, This is shared from the Thoth tarot, whereas that card does not show the tower well. The eye is adorned in egyptain style and is basically blasting the tower with its "Cosmic Vison" in at least three places at once. the eye of God (or a god if you prefer) and its vengence, but not emotion is shown through the eye, only the "Cosmic Vison."
The Crown, also shared from the traditional tarot, although this crown is more detailed than the rider waite and marsilles designs. The Cross atop the crown alludes to the power of the vatican, although that is subject to personal interpretation.
I'm not sure why, but this is one tower card that really doesn't bother me that much. The meaning: Things happen that are beyond our control, by no means are we in charge of everything, and so we really need to step aside and let things just happen so we don't end up falling with the people on top.
The tower, or castle, is from the waite/pre-waite style of deck, although the angle is a different pov than usual. This is a grand Tower, it takes up more than the card can handle, the detail is very good and creates a useful focal point.
The Figures falling, like the traditional tarot there are two. They are falling on one side though, fire has engulfe the destroyed sections of the tower, the figures have been forced off due to the sheer force alone.
The Eye, This is shared from the Thoth tarot, whereas that card does not show the tower well. The eye is adorned in egyptain style and is basically blasting the tower with its "Cosmic Vison" in at least three places at once. the eye of God (or a god if you prefer) and its vengence, but not emotion is shown through the eye, only the "Cosmic Vison."
The Crown, also shared from the traditional tarot, although this crown is more detailed than the rider waite and marsilles designs. The Cross atop the crown alludes to the power of the vatican, although that is subject to personal interpretation.
I'm not sure why, but this is one tower card that really doesn't bother me that much. The meaning: Things happen that are beyond our control, by no means are we in charge of everything, and so we really need to step aside and let things just happen so we don't end up falling with the people on top.