My friend Brooke endured a long legal battle that lasted several years. When reading for her, I assigned the legal case to the Tower and envisioned her situation before each court session. The surrounding cards were always mixed, both positive and negative, but the final card was consistently positive. I reassured her repeatedly that she would ultimately win.

One reading, however, deeply unsettled me. It showed both loss and victory, signaling complexity. The spread was Snake, Garden, Clover, Mice, Tower, Bear, Cross, Lilies, Stars.

The cards to the left of the Tower described the past and present: slander, large groups involved, small wins, and ongoing stress. The cards to the right predicted the outcome: Bear with Cross indicated a significant financial loss, Cross with Lilies suggested prolonged suffering, and Lilies with Stars promised eventual relief and renewed dignity. She would regain her standing and shine again.

When I explained this to Brooke, it resonated. The case had split in two. One part was lost, legal fees were draining her, and the stress was overwhelming. The case dragged on for another year. She endured enormous pressure, yet she told me repeatedly that she trusted my readings. I felt the weight of that responsibility deeply, but I was also honored by her trust.

When she finally called with the long awaited news that she had won decisively, my heart nearly leapt from my chest. I was overjoyed for her and proud of her resilience. That moment gave me tremendous confidence as a reader.

Another Tower story stands out clearly. One afternoon, while having tea with my friend Lea, she casually asked for a quick reading about her job. She worked in the corporate world, had a stable position, and felt content. I pulled Ship, Sun, and Tower. I told her she would be relocated with a promotion or move to a better position within a larger company. She doubted it.

She asked for another pull. This time I got Rider, Tower, and Bouquet. I immediately said this showed a new job offer from a large company and that it would be attractive. A month later, Lea called excitedly. She had received a very appealing offer from a major cosmetics corporation. Even more fitting, I was writing about the Tower on a government holiday, July fourth.