The Tower - Liberation

April 26, 2007

Yesterday I finally quit my job.

Today I pulled the Tower as my daily card. How appropriate. Giving notice at work has certainly resulted in a release from stress and anguish. Nevertheless I still feel out of sorts. The decision to quit came rather suddenly, however timely it may be.

It was cathartic to stand up to my abusive boss. It was also cathartic to type up my letter of resignation. I felt renewed, cleansed and energized afterward. I feel that I am ready to face new challenges.

Because things have been shifting and changing so rapidly in my life lately, I was curious about how the planets may be affecting me. So I took advantage of the free natal chart and forecast info offered at astro.com.

Saturn conjunction Uranus: Fundamental changes: Beginning of September 2006 until beginning of June 2007: This is an extremely powerful influence, for it represents powerful internal forces for change colliding with powerful resistance from the external world. You are trying to escape the routine, dull and ordinary aspects of your life. You try to find new things that will make your life more exciting and stimulating. But with every effort of this kind, circumstances, duties and obligations seem to hold you back and keep you stuck in an oppressive situation.

You may get to a point where the pressure is unbearable, and then you will make a sudden break for freedom. You may suddenly leave a relationship, an oppressive job or your place of residence, without warning anyone.

No kidding.

The Tower is one of those cards that can be scary. But, in fact, it can be a card of liberation. It can be a sign that freedom is imminent. It can represent risk-taking, powerful drive, and fast and fierce changes in any situation. The Tower is a Major Arcana card associated with Mars. Mars is the planet of drive and leadership.

Any major change in your life can be scary. But it can also be exactly what you need to free you from whatever has been keeping you from growth. Sometimes the Tower can be exactly what you need.

This Tower card is from the Universal Waite Tarot Deck

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