The Genius and The Tower: What happens when inspiration sparks transformation? Explore how The Tower’s upheaval and The Genius’s insight work together to clear the old and create something new. Practical wisdom, reflection questions, and a fresh perspective on embracing change.
Oh the tower card. Actually one of my favorites as I call myself a walking Tower. Not that I’m here to destroy but here to crack open. That divine fire if inspiration that leads others to healing (and myself). Some are ready some are not. I just plant the seeds and allow it to unfold
This is great, MacFinnian! I love the image you bring here of the tower crumbling BECAUSE of the seeds that have been planted. Like, the destruction doesn't have to come from above, from the lightning strike, but can come from the roots beneath the foundation growing stronger and stronger until it crumbles what had been built atop. Thank you so much for this! It feels really profound. 💖
Jenna you are so funny, and I see myself in that! I too want to reshuffle the deck if the Tower comes up. Yah, like the universe made a mistake! But I love what you have said here. And the cycles of life tell us that all that is formed at some point will dismantle. And the Genius, reminds us of that too. I loved how you said that in rubble of the destruction is creation. So, make a garden, temple or labyrinth.
When I start feeling discontent, that is a sign for me that my patterns have gotten too tight, maybe even rigid. Better to let go than try to hold on. Cause it will be coming down anyways. Truth is, this is how I expand and grow. The tower's fall becomes my growth and greater embodiment.
Spot on as always! ❤️ Had a couple Tower moments the last couple days and while I've been moving through it, the emotions have been hard. Your writing reminds me to be gentle with by myself and gives me permission to take my time and make adjustments. Thank you! ❤️
Blessings to you, Isabella during these tower moments. 🙏💖 Slow and gentle is my favorite approach too. And know that you are not alone in these challenging times.
This is, once again, a tremendously comforting and fortifying post. The framing of the tower's collapse as an indication of a structural infirmity rather than a punishment or a betrayal creates so much space for the embrace of that collapse. It feels like the force of creation lovingly (even if it doesn't feel good at the time of collapse...and when does it ever, really?) doing for me what I wasn't able to do for myself. Looking back, I can identify many times when I didn't realize I had put a "cage" around myself. And I can see when the tower-cage collapsed that it led to something more expansive and life-giving. Thank you for this beautiful wisdom, Jenna.
This is so beautiful, Keith! It reminds me of my experience, many years ago, of trapping a super mean feral kitty who’d taken up residence in our yard. She had a badly broken leg, was starving and infested with fleas, and thought for sure her entire world was crumbling when she found herself suddenly in a crate, in a car, at a vet clinic, etc. But I’ll never forget the moment (weeks later) when it all clicked in her mind that she was safe and happy. She actually leaned into my hand and let me pet her (where previously she’d tried to remove said hand). Sometimes we really do need the help to do, as you so eloquently said, what we’re not able to do for ourselves. And when it feels terrifying in those initial moments, we can take comfort in knowing that we’re truly being held through it. 💖
I loved this post, thank you for sharing such great advice, and suggestions for managing a Tower moment... I especially loved this from your introduction, which had never crossed my mind in this way before... "May the crumbling walls reveal what was always waiting to be seen..." Brilliant! Thank you!
Jenna, I think if I hadn't been through what I have this would fill me with a sense of dread, like you say we expect certain things. Yet I am so relieved, because I know that this week is going to be transformational and I am embracing what is to come out of the ruins. You are the perfect guide for that. xx
Thank you, my friend! And please know that you are not alone as you go through the transformation. I have no doubt that what comes from the ruins will be spectacular and world-changing. 💖💖💖
Jenna, I am loving this new structure of an archetype for the month and then a different tarot card each week. A wonderful way to deepen our understanding of the multi-faceted archetypes. Today felt especially potent. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Joanna! 💖🤗 I’m really enjoying it too! Really, it was the archetypes themselves that called for this new structure. They each wanted more time with us. 😁
Oh Jenna! I had a dream the other night - an old friend, very pregnant, was hit by lightening, and she appeared to be dead - but they baby within was alive. So this weeks reading from you is …. 🙏. Some useful tips for how to approach the destruction 🙏
Oh. My. Goodness. Wow! That dream is amazingly relevant! I’m kind of speechless about this. The image of your dream is haunting, really, in the best of ways. I’m going to sit with this one for a while. Thank you SO much for sharing! 💖💖
Oh the tower card. Actually one of my favorites as I call myself a walking Tower. Not that I’m here to destroy but here to crack open. That divine fire if inspiration that leads others to healing (and myself). Some are ready some are not. I just plant the seeds and allow it to unfold
This is great, MacFinnian! I love the image you bring here of the tower crumbling BECAUSE of the seeds that have been planted. Like, the destruction doesn't have to come from above, from the lightning strike, but can come from the roots beneath the foundation growing stronger and stronger until it crumbles what had been built atop. Thank you so much for this! It feels really profound. 💖
Thank you! 🙏
Jenna you are so funny, and I see myself in that! I too want to reshuffle the deck if the Tower comes up. Yah, like the universe made a mistake! But I love what you have said here. And the cycles of life tell us that all that is formed at some point will dismantle. And the Genius, reminds us of that too. I loved how you said that in rubble of the destruction is creation. So, make a garden, temple or labyrinth.
When I start feeling discontent, that is a sign for me that my patterns have gotten too tight, maybe even rigid. Better to let go than try to hold on. Cause it will be coming down anyways. Truth is, this is how I expand and grow. The tower's fall becomes my growth and greater embodiment.
Spot on as always! ❤️ Had a couple Tower moments the last couple days and while I've been moving through it, the emotions have been hard. Your writing reminds me to be gentle with by myself and gives me permission to take my time and make adjustments. Thank you! ❤️
Blessings to you, Isabella during these tower moments. 🙏💖 Slow and gentle is my favorite approach too. And know that you are not alone in these challenging times.
This is, once again, a tremendously comforting and fortifying post. The framing of the tower's collapse as an indication of a structural infirmity rather than a punishment or a betrayal creates so much space for the embrace of that collapse. It feels like the force of creation lovingly (even if it doesn't feel good at the time of collapse...and when does it ever, really?) doing for me what I wasn't able to do for myself. Looking back, I can identify many times when I didn't realize I had put a "cage" around myself. And I can see when the tower-cage collapsed that it led to something more expansive and life-giving. Thank you for this beautiful wisdom, Jenna.
This is so beautiful, Keith! It reminds me of my experience, many years ago, of trapping a super mean feral kitty who’d taken up residence in our yard. She had a badly broken leg, was starving and infested with fleas, and thought for sure her entire world was crumbling when she found herself suddenly in a crate, in a car, at a vet clinic, etc. But I’ll never forget the moment (weeks later) when it all clicked in her mind that she was safe and happy. She actually leaned into my hand and let me pet her (where previously she’d tried to remove said hand). Sometimes we really do need the help to do, as you so eloquently said, what we’re not able to do for ourselves. And when it feels terrifying in those initial moments, we can take comfort in knowing that we’re truly being held through it. 💖
Love this beautiful (and tender!) illustration, thank you! I will take the visual of that holding with me today. 😻
I loved this post, thank you for sharing such great advice, and suggestions for managing a Tower moment... I especially loved this from your introduction, which had never crossed my mind in this way before... "May the crumbling walls reveal what was always waiting to be seen..." Brilliant! Thank you!
Thank you so much, Phil! 💖🤗
Jenna, I think if I hadn't been through what I have this would fill me with a sense of dread, like you say we expect certain things. Yet I am so relieved, because I know that this week is going to be transformational and I am embracing what is to come out of the ruins. You are the perfect guide for that. xx
Thank you, my friend! And please know that you are not alone as you go through the transformation. I have no doubt that what comes from the ruins will be spectacular and world-changing. 💖💖💖
Thank you Jenna, I was expecting upheaval, just maybe not quite so much! I look forward to seeing you on the other side. 🙏
Jenna, I am loving this new structure of an archetype for the month and then a different tarot card each week. A wonderful way to deepen our understanding of the multi-faceted archetypes. Today felt especially potent. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Joanna! 💖🤗 I’m really enjoying it too! Really, it was the archetypes themselves that called for this new structure. They each wanted more time with us. 😁
Oh Jenna! I had a dream the other night - an old friend, very pregnant, was hit by lightening, and she appeared to be dead - but they baby within was alive. So this weeks reading from you is …. 🙏. Some useful tips for how to approach the destruction 🙏
Oh. My. Goodness. Wow! That dream is amazingly relevant! I’m kind of speechless about this. The image of your dream is haunting, really, in the best of ways. I’m going to sit with this one for a while. Thank you SO much for sharing! 💖💖