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In a surprising turn of events, Patti LuPone’s character, Lilia, returns in Episode 6 of Agatha All Along, bringing with her a potentially ominous sign represented by the reversed Tower tarot card.
The latest episode of Marvel’s streaming series had a significant challenge ahead. Episode 6 introduced a love interest for Joe Locke’s character and explained how this teenage character arrived at the point viewers first saw him in Episode 1. Additionally, it wove in the series’ central coven of witches, including Patti LuPone’s divination specialist, into his backstory.
Why Was Lilia at William Kaplan's Bar Mitzvah?
Warning: The following text contains spoilers for Agatha All Along, Episode 6.
In Episode 6 of the captivating series, Agatha All Along, a series of cameos from the team of witches was featured, accompanying Joe Locke’s character, Billy Kaplan, on the Witches’ Road. Patti LuPone’s character, Lilia, made a memorable return at Billy’s Bar Mitzvah.
During the episode’s lengthy flashback sequence, we learn more about Locke’s mysterious Marvel character, who is revealed to be the ultra-powerful Wiccan.
One notable scene focuses on Kaplan’s Bar Mitzvah, which takes place just before the tragic car accident that causes his consciousness to merge with that of Billy Maximoff, Wanda’s magic-wielding son.
At this party, young William (Billy) encounters Patti LuPone’s witchy Marvel character.
Set before the events of the rest of the series, Lilia is hired to provide palm readings as a fun activity for the partygoers at Billy’s coming-of-age ceremony. Curious about what his future might hold, Billy asks Lilia for a reading, and she happily agrees.
As Lilia begins the reading, she tells Billy that she sees “a great journey ahead of you,” one that promises “great transformation.” However, she quickly pauses when she studies Billy’s palms and notices that, in her words, his lifeline has been broken into two.
While Lilia understands the significance of this lifeline discovery, she downplays it, telling Billy (William) that it can often signify many things, such as “personal growth and important life changes,” which certainly applies to him, especially since it’s his Bar Mitzvah. She even goes so far as to say he is “becoming a man,” a “new you.”
This moment serves as one of the first hints that something seriously wrong is about to happen to the young teenager, foreshadowing his eventual convergence with Billy Maximoff during the car accident that occurs just moments later.
The Meaning of the Tower Reversed in Agatha
As part of the reading in “Agatha All Along,” Lilia and Billy Kaplan have a significant encounter. Patti LuPone, portraying an ancient witch, concludes her session with a reference to the reversed Tower tarot card. After examining his palm, Lilia instinctively exclaims, “The Tower reversed,” but quickly pretends to have forgotten what she said. Billy, clearly shaken by the experience, gets up and leaves the tent. Before he exits, Lilia discreetly slips a charm into his jacket.
The reference to the Tower reversed comes from the world of tarot readings. The Tower card typically symbolizes sudden change, upheaval, or chaos. However, when reversed, it can also represent personal transformation, a fear of change, and the avoidance of disaster.
In the context of Billy/William, the mention of the tower likely alludes to the character’s near-death experience, which will occur shortly after he leaves his Bar Mitzvah.
The reversed card may symbolize William continuing to exist after his death and eventually accepting his new life, now influenced by the consciousness of Billy Maximoff. The personal change mentioned in the Tower may not have occurred yet. While it likely refers to William’s accident, fans could still witness the character overcoming another barrier of internal growth in the final episodes of Agatha All Along, as he nears the end of the Witches’ Road.
Perhaps Billy Kaplan’s complete transformation into Wiccan (crown included) will be part of his journey of personal growth. Agatha All Along continues on Disney+, with new episodes released every Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
