Compatibility Matrix: “They parted but met again, and again” (22 Arcana)

The Compatibility Matrix and Karmic Relationships: “They parted yet met again and again”—this very quote succinctly captures the Arcana we will discuss in this article. This post will be of value both to numerology specialists and practitioners of Natalia Ladini’s “22 Arcana” method, as well as to enthusiasts of esoteric sciences who read us out of a fascination with mysticism, since we’ll explore truly complex and fascinating unions according to the Compatibility Matrix.

But before we lay all the cards on the table and highlight those Arcana that are almost impossible to part, we recommend calculating your and your partner’s Compatibility Matrix using our free online calculator.

Might one of the Arcana listed below be at the heart of your and your partner’s Compatibility Matrix?

10th Arcana: “The Wheel of Fortune”

Our list opens with the 10th Arcana: The Wheel of Fortune. If this energy occupies the Character zone in the Compatibility Matrix, it immediately indicates that the relationship will be filled with karmic challenges you must overcome together.

If the couple manages to surmount these lessons, their shared life will be marked by harmony, abundance and uplifting moments until the end of time. Otherwise, the Wheel of Fortune will seemingly cast them down again; they will be obliged to begin everything afresh and revisit the lessons repeatedly. This is why partners with the ‘ten’ at the centre of their Compatibility Matrix continually unite and separate, stumbling over the same obstacles time and again.

Statistics show that in such unions, each partner may be headstrong and complex in character. This inevitably manifests in frequent conflicts and minor disagreements.

Fun fact: if ‘ten’ appears in the Character zone, it suggests they are not meeting for the first time—their souls have encountered one another before, perhaps in prior incarnations. For this reason, partners may feel, even in the earliest stages of their relationship, that they have met before and have known each other for countless years.

As the couple begins to address their karmic lessons, they ascend to a new level. Upon completing each lesson, the Universe may reward the ‘tens’; this often manifests in the couple:

• embarking on a holiday or journey rich in vibrant colour and emotion;
• making joint investments in purchases—gadgets, a car, a home (or even relocating);
• entering into marriage.

Partners with the ‘ten’ at the centre of their Compatibility Matrix tend to share a profound bond. Even when they know they ought to part, they find it impossible, for their mutual attraction is simply too strong.

15th Arcana: “The Devil”

If the 15th Arcana—the Devil—occupies the Comfort zone of the Compatibility Matrix, it often equates to an abusive relationship. Such unions brim with temptation, and partners frequently attempt to dominate one another (a fertile ground for conflict) whilst also experiencing persistent jealousy.

Despite disagreements, incessant quarrels and even physical altercations, the couple remains together, guided not by reason but by passion. Sexual attraction plays a leading role in these relationships, and satisfying intimacy often becomes the primary reason they stay together.

However, this description reflects only the negative side of such a union. The essential task for these partners is to learn mutual respect and embrace the principle, “I am strong alone, but together we are even stronger.”

On our own experience, one interesting case stands out: a client requested an analysis of a Compatibility Matrix with the Devil at its centre. This union started with an intense sexual attraction, and passion served as the primary impetus for their relationship. Only after some time did the partners truly open their hearts to one another, transcending mere lovers, and their union blossomed into mutual understanding and genuine love.

If the couple manages to work through their issues and channel the energy constructively, beyond the ongoing physical attraction they will prosper financially together, attain prestigious statuses in society, intuitively understand each other, and share vibrant experiences. Yet such a union carries a caveat: it is inherently codependent, and once entwined, the partners find life without one another unimaginable.

16th Arcana: “The Tower”

Relationships dominated by the 16th Arcana, The Tower, are highly contrasting, depending on whether the energy is positive or negative. In its negative aspect, partners may constantly attempt to mould one another and reshape the other person to their own specifications. It is also common for one partner to provoke negative emotions in the other and “feed” off that negativity.

Our experience shows that the principal challenge for such couples is disagreement. Like a bolt from the blue, domestic squabbles can erupt unexpectedly. The Tower embodies karmic energy, so both partners must be ready to face its lessons.

Ultimately, the couple must recognise that the foundation of any relationship is growth together. Only when they find common ground, begin to adapt for one another and co-construct their partnership will the union become serene, with plans not only conceived but also realised.

18th Arcana: “The Moon”

Finally, we come to the 18th Arcana—the Moon. This union is both captivating and challenging when it comes to resolving karmic lessons. Upon first meeting, the partners experience an immediate “chemistry”. They can literally sense each other, and the relationship appears brimming with sincerity and mutual understanding.

However, once the couple progresses to a deeper stage, the “rose-tinted glasses” may crack. Partners—or one of them—begin to perceive each other’s flaws and realise that the “perfect relationship” was merely an illusion. This can lead to secrets and hidden truths within the union, ultimately undermining trust.

Despite potential betrayals and manipulations, the couple finds it difficult to separate, driven by a powerful emotional bond and genuine love. Even if they do part ways, they inevitably reunite to address their karmic lessons. The key to resolving any issue in a union centred on the 18th Arcana is for each partner to first work on their individual Destiny Matrix.

Conclusion: karmic relationships

If the 10th, 15th, 16th or 18th Arcana occupies the central position in the Compatibility Matrix, the relationship in question will be distinctly karmic. Such unions abound in challenges and tasks that partners must tackle together. Should they succeed, their relationship will overflow with joyous moments and harmony. If not, they will continue to drift apart and come together again until they have learned their necessary lessons.