Destiny matrix by year · Arcana 16
Arcana 16 year in the destiny matrix: The Tower
A year of rebuilding. The Tower breaks down whatever was built on the wrong foundation. A year of unexpected events, crises and liberation; after it, only what is real remains.
- sudden change
- liberation
- breakthrough
The Arcana 16 year in its positive and negative expression
In its positive expression, the year brings freedom from what you don’t need, rebuilding your life, honesty with yourself.
In its negative expression, it brings crises, losses, conflicts, pride and stubbornness. The negative side shows up when a person resists the theme of the year or repeats old patterns.
Love and relationships
Relationships are put to the test; a crisis can take a couple to a new level.
Arcana 16 energy in relationships in general: stormy relationships; it is important to talk things through before tension builds up.
Money and work
Sharp changes in income are possible; a financial cushion and a backup plan are useful.
Money comes through new projects and construction; sudden losses teach you to build solidly.
Advice for the year
Don’t cling to status and walls: build on values.
The year arcana does not cancel out the rest of your matrix: it sets the theme against which your personal qualities, talents and karmic tail play out. For more about this energy, see “Arcana 16 in the destiny matrix”; for the card’s meaning in readings, see “The Tower” in tarot.
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Other year arcana
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 as the year arcana
What does Arcana 16 as the year arcana mean in the destiny matrix?
This is a year of rebuilding. The Tower breaks down whatever was built on the wrong foundation. A year of unexpected events, crises and liberation; after it, only what is real remains.
What does an Arcana 16 year bring in love?
Relationships are put to the test; a crisis can take a couple to a new level.
How do you live an Arcana 16 year in its positive expression?
Don’t cling to status and walls: build on values.
When does the year arcana begin?
In the destiny matrix, the year arcana is tied to your age, so a new arcana takes effect on your birthday, not on January 1.