Neighbor XVI: The Tower

The Tower

Upright Meaning: sudden change, upheaval, chaos, renovation

Reversed Meaning: personal transformation

Description: Howl’s Castle ventures through the Waste, fueled by Calcifer’s flames and Howl’s magic. Despite being called a “castle” by outsiders, few of the inhabitants, especially Sophie, actually regard it as one. Upon arriving at the castle after being cursed by a witch, Sophie sees it as nothing more than a dump, yet as her days pass there, she comes to see it as the place where she truly belongs. While many of the doors lead to nowhere, it is home to endless exploration.

Studio Ghibli Reference: Howl’s Moving Castle