Destiny matrix · Arcana 16
Arcana 16 in the destiny matrix — The Tower
The sixteenth arcanum, The Tower, is the energy of breakthrough, tearing down the old and building the new. In the matrix it describes a person whose life can be stormy but who recovers quickly after crises.
- sudden change
- liberation
- breakthrough
The energy of Arcana 16
In its negative expression, The Tower shows up as an explosive temper, pride and a life lurching from one crisis to the next. The energy opens up when the person builds on a solid foundation and lets go of false supports in time.
In tarot, this arcanum corresponds to the card The Tower. Its meaning in spreads, its symbolism and its combinations are covered on the page “The Tower Tarot Card Meaning”.
Arcana 16 in its positive and negative expression
Positive expression. Directness, courage, the ability to rebuild, a drive for truth.
Negative expression. An explosive temper, destructiveness, pride, a life lurching from one crisis to the next.
Arcana 16 in different positions of the matrix
- In personal qualities and the comfort zone — directness, courage, the ability to rebuild, a drive for truth.
- In talents — construction, reform, working in crisis situations, the ability to start from scratch.
- In money — money comes through new projects and building things; sudden losses teach them to build solidly.
- In relationships — stormy relationships; it matters to talk things through before tension builds up.
- In the karmic tail — the lesson is not to cling to false supports and not to destroy relationships out of pride. Learn more: 16 in the karmic tail →
- As a purpose — to tear down what is outdated and build the new on a solid foundation.
Careers and fields
Construction, reform, crisis management, rescue work, surgery, startups.
How to bring Arcana 16 into its positive expression
- Don’t cling to what is falling apart.
- Build on a solid foundation.
- Humble your pride.
- Channel your energy into creating.
Arcana 16 in programs
When Arcana 16 is part of a set of three energies on one line, it is read as part of a program. All programs that include it are on the page “Program 16 in the destiny matrix”.
Arcana 16 as the arcana of the year
When Arcana 16 falls on the age scale of the matrix, it sets the theme of the year. What such a year brings in love and money is covered on the page “Arcana 16 in the destiny matrix by year”.
Other arcana in the destiny matrix
1 — The Magician · 2 — The High Priestess · 3 — The Empress · 4 — The Emperor · 5 — The Hierophant · 6 — The Lovers · 7 — The Chariot · 8 — Justice · 9 — The Hermit · 10 — Wheel of Fortune · 11 — Strength · 12 — The Hanged Man · 13 — Death · 14 — Temperance · 15 — The Devil · 17 — The Star · 18 — The Moon · 19 — The Sun · 20 — Judgement · 21 — The World · 22 — The Fool
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Questions about Arcana 16
What does Arcana 16 mean in the destiny matrix?
Arcana 16 is The Tower: sudden change, liberation, breakthrough. The sixteenth arcanum, The Tower, is the energy of breakthrough, tearing down the old and building the new. In the matrix it describes a person whose life can be stormy but who recovers quickly after crises.
What does Arcana 16 mean in the karmic tail?
The lesson is not to cling to false supports and not to destroy relationships out of pride.
How does Arcana 16 affect money?
Money comes through new projects and building things; sudden losses teach them to build solidly.
What careers suit Arcana 16?
Construction, reform, crisis management, rescue work, surgery, startups.