Drawing The Empress Card And The Tower Tarot Cards Together | What Do They Mean When Together? | A Complete Guide

A key aspect of reading your own tarot is interpreting cards. For a beginner interpreting a single card can be fine, as there are plenty of resources to help you out, however interpreting two or more can be very tricky.

However, if you have been practising single card readings for a while a 2 card spread will be a great introduction into reading multiple cards.

As you’ve found this page, you’re probably wondering how to interpret the The Empress card and The Tower card together in particular.

The The Empress card and The Tower have unique qualities and will interact with each other in different ways depending on what kind of reading you are doing.

What does The Empress and The Tower mean together?

The Empress tarot card and The Tower tarot card together can mean that you may experience some unwanted change or upheaval in your life, which can lead to ruin or disgrace. However, this change can also be a positive force, leading to new creation, abundance, and fertility. Good parenting is also an important part of this combined meaning, as it can help you to navigate these difficult changes and come out stronger on the other side.

The meaning of the cards will depend on what kind of reading you are doing and the question you asked the deck. This is a guide covering the general meanings of the cards and how they relate to each other.

Common 2-card spreads

Whilst it’s great to know who these two cards interact with each other, it’s important to note that the meaning will depend on the context of your spread

The most common 2 card spreads I recommend to newer readers are:

• The 2 card cross (otherwise known as “The Fool’s Journey”)
• The 2 card “Yes or No”

“The Fool’s Journey”

Setup: The two card cross is where you place two cards face up, one placed vertically and with one laying horizontally over

Interpretation: The 2 cards represent a “situation” and a “challenge”. The first card will describe the situation you are in with the second horizontal card being the “challenge” crossing you (literally crossing you in this case!)

Reading: Using the overviews in this guide is a great way to start. First, look at the meanings of the 2 cards, and see how they might relate either as your “situation” or “challenge”. Once you have that you can look at the general overview for how the two cards interact with each other.

The benefit of this spread is that it can give clarity when you’re feeling uncertain or anxious. Once you have clarity of thought, and a strong idea of what your challenge is you can find solutions to help your situation

The 2 card “Yes or No”

Setup: The 2 card “Yes or No” is where you place two cards face up side by side, whilst asking your deck a “yes or no” question.

Interpretation: Each card in a tarot deck has a “yes” or a “no” meaning. Look at the meanings of each card, and you will have your answer.

The benefit of this is you get a stronger yes or no compared to a single card draw. You may find you often get a mix of “yes or no”, and this is fine. It simply means there is doubt, or things are not yet clear.

Yes or No meaning

Things are a bit tricky for this combination, as The Empress and The Tower mean different things. The cards are unsure about your question, or the answer to the question has not yet been decided.

The “Yes” and “No” meanings can differ from reader to reader. The meanings here are based on what I believe are the generally accepted definitions.

What does The Empress mean?

The Empress Tarot card is a very positive card when it comes to health. It suggests that you are in good health and that you have the vitality and energy to create and sustain new life. If you are pregnant, the Empress Tarot card suggests that you will have a healthy and prosperous pregnancy. This is also a good time to conceive a child if you are trying to start a family. The Empress Tarot card also suggests that you have the potential for abundance and prosperity in your life. This is a good time to invest in your future and to create a solid financial foundation. The Empress Tarot card also suggests that you have the potential for harmonious and fulfilling relationships. This is a good time to build strong and lasting bonds with your partner, family and friends.

What does The Tower mean?

The Tower Tarot card is an extremely negative card that portends disaster and ruin in all areas of life. Health-wise, The Tower suggests that an individual will experience a sudden, unexpected health crisis that could have long-lasting repercussions. This could be anything from a severe injury or illness to a mental health breakdown. Financially, The Tower signifies that an individual will experience a major financial setback or loss that could leave them in dire straits. This could be anything from a job loss to a major investment gone bad. Relationships-wise, The Tower suggests that an individual will experience a major upheaval in their personal relationships that could lead to estrangement or even divorce. This could be anything from a major disagreement to infidelity.

Conclusion

Understanding how the meaning of a reading changes once you start involving more than one card can be tricky. This will come with time and practice, however I hope this guide on what your cards might be telling you when you draw The Empress and The Tower has helped you.