The Tower & 7 of Cups
The Tower & 7 of Cups
Analysis:
Both cards have ties to Scorpio. The 7 of Cups is ruled by the 3rd decan of Scorpio and The Tower is associated with the planet Mars, which rules Scorpio.
Numerically, the cards connect. The Tower is 16, which reduces to 7 when you add 1+6.
There are tower-like structures in each image. We see a tower as a central feature in The Tower, while in the 7 of Cups we see a tower emerging from the cup on the bottom row, to the far left.
There are clouds visible in each scene. Clouds may symbolize confusion, obscurity or a lack of clarity.
There are stark black features in both images - the black background in The Tower, and the black silhouette of the character in the 7 of Cups.
Symbols for materiality show up in each card. The tower represents a material structure. The colour black points to material matters. As well, the jewels and tower in the 7 of Cups allude to this.
What do YOU see???
Possible Interpretation:
Illusion is a theme belonging to both cards. They suggest that looks can be deceiving. The 7 of Cups shows a handful of cups that appear to be full of potential. But, can they be trusted? Are they distractions or even temptations? The Tower, on the other hand, looks terrifying, but is it a necessary cleansing? Could its results lead to a better tomorrow? Both cards ask us how we can move through illusion so that we may see clearly. And furthermore, given the choice, would we choose to lift that veil to see the truth, even if it meant giving up a “better”, albeit superficial, perspective? This combo warns of the allure of illusion and the disaster we may find at its end.