Destiny Matrix Compatibility Numbers: What Each Arcanum Means for a Couple

When someone searches for “destiny matrix compatibility 15” or “compatibility center 17”, they are usually asking about one number: the arcanum in the center of the couple matrix. Below you will find the meaning of every number from 3 to 22 in a Destiny Matrix compatibility chart — in the center and at the heart, that is, the love point — with its light side, what to watch out for and a link to the general meaning of the arcanum. We also explain why the numbers 1 and 2 almost never appear in a couple matrix.

TL;DR: The most important number of a couple sits in the center (E) and describes what connects you. It can be any arcanum from 3 to 22 — never 1 or 2. No number is “good” or “bad” for a relationship: each has a light side and a difficult side, and which one prevails depends on you. 13 does not mean a break-up, and 16 does not predict a crisis — they are topics for conversation, not verdicts.

What does a number mean in a Destiny Matrix compatibility chart?

A number in a couple matrix is not a card drawn at random but the sum of the same points from both people's matrices, reduced to an arcanum from 1 to 22. We show how it is calculated in our article on the Destiny Matrix compatibility chart. Ask three questions about each number:

1. What does this number give the relationship? This is the light side: a strength you can build on.
2. What does it look like in excess, or when it is missing? This is the difficult side: a pattern that may get in your way.
3. Where does it stand? The same number means something different in the center, at the heart, in the karmic task (D) or in the couple's karmic tail.

You can see your own numbers in the Destiny Matrix compatibility calculator: every point of the result shows the arcanum's number, its name and the calculation from both people's numbers.

Center or under the heart: where to find your number

The center (E) is the large square in the middle of the chart. It describes the core of the relationship: what connects you and what you return to when you feel good together. Start every reading with it.

The love point lies in the lower right part of the chart, next to the heart symbol — hence the name “arcanum under the heart” used in many descriptions. It tells you what helps you feel close and how you show each other affection. At the other end of the same line, next to the dollar sign, is the money point.

In the karmic task (D) and in the couple's karmic tail, the same number describes a lesson or a pattern that may keep coming back. You will find the full map of the couple's points in the section on how to read a compatibility chart.

Why are arcana 1 and 2 missing from a compatibility chart?

It follows directly from the calculation. Each point of the couple is the sum of two numbers, each of which is at least 1, so the sum is at least 2 — and no sum from 2 to 44 reduces to 1. That is why The Magician (1) does not appear in any point of a couple matrix. The High Priestess (2) comes up only when you both have 1 in the same point, and in a personal matrix 1 can stand only in point A (born on the 1st of a month) or B (born in January). A couple of two people who were both born on the 1st of a month therefore has The High Priestess in point A.

Neither 1 nor 2 ever falls in the couple's center — any arcanum from 3 to 22 is possible. We checked this on all dates from 1900 to 2100. You will find the general meaning of The Magician and The High Priestess in our article on the 22 arcana in the Destiny Matrix.

List of numbers in a compatibility chart

The table lists the numbers that can come up in the couple's center, with a short note on what each means in a relationship. Click a name to jump to the full description.

Arcana 3–8 in a compatibility chart

3 — The Empress

In a relationship: care, home, abundance.

In the center: what connects you is caring for each other and for your shared home. You enjoy comfort, good food and creating things — a home, a family, joint projects — and with each other you feel you lack nothing.

Under the heart: you show affection through care: cooking, gifts, looking after everyday needs.

Watch out for: overprotectiveness, comfort instead of growth, and spending beyond your means. Care works best when you do not make decisions for the other person. General meaning: arcanum 3 — The Empress.

4 — The Emperor

In a relationship: stability, rules, responsibility.

In the center: what connects you is a sense of security. This is a relationship you can rely on — a shared budget, long-term plans, clear roles and promises kept.

Under the heart: you show affection through actions and responsibility — “I'm there when it counts” — rather than through grand words.

Watch out for: rigid rules, fighting over who is in charge, and control instead of trust. Set the rules together rather than letting one person impose them. General meaning: arcanum 4 — The Emperor.

5 — The Hierophant

In a relationship: shared values, tradition, family.

In the center: what connects you is shared values, habits and family rituals — from Sunday dinners to the way you raise children. You are on the same team and happy to learn from each other.

Under the heart: closeness is built on a shared set of values, faithfulness and the feeling that you are family to each other.

Watch out for: moralizing, pressure from family, and living by what is “proper” rather than by your own needs. Create your own rules instead of adopting ready-made ones. General meaning: arcanum 5 — The Hierophant.

6 — The Lovers

In a relationship: choice, closeness, affection.

In the center: what connects you is mutual liking and consciously choosing each other. You matter to each other, and you are happy to spend time together.

Under the heart: tenderness, conversation and the feeling that the other person chooses you every day.

Watch out for: indecision, putting off joint decisions and looking to what other people think. Make important decisions together, clearly and on time. General meaning: arcanum 6 — The Lovers.

7 — The Chariot

In a relationship: a shared goal, movement, travel.

In the center: a couple on the move. You are connected by shared goals, travel, moving house and career plans, and together you find it easier to get going and stick to a plan.

Under the heart: closeness grows when you do things together, explore and get through difficulties side by side.

Watch out for: rushing, a constant lack of time for closeness, and each of you pulling in a different direction. Agree on one direction and slow down when the relationship needs attention. General meaning: arcanum 7 — The Chariot.

8 — Justice

In a relationship: fairness, balance, agreements.

In the center: what connects you is mutual respect and clear agreements. A fair split of chores, money and attention matters to you, as do honesty and keeping your word.

Under the heart: closeness is built on the feeling that you are treated fairly and can rely on each other.

Watch out for: keeping score of who gave what, judging each other, and coldness when rules push out tenderness. Combine fairness with understanding. General meaning: arcanum 8 — Justice.

Arcana 9–15 in a compatibility chart

9 — The Hermit

In a relationship: space, depth, calm.

In the center: what connects you is understanding, deep conversations and respect for the need to be alone. This is a mature closeness in which you do not have to be together all the time.

Under the heart: you show affection by listening carefully and by spending calm time together, just the two of you.

Watch out for: distance, withdrawing into yourselves, and living side by side instead of together. Look for a balance between time apart and time together. General meaning: arcanum 9 — The Hermit.

10 — Wheel of Fortune

In a relationship: change, opportunities, cycles.

In the center: a lot happens in this relationship — job changes, moves, unexpected opportunities. What connects you is going through changes together and an ease in making the most of a chance.

Under the heart: closeness is kept alive by new experiences and shared adventures, not by routine.

Watch out for: a roller coaster of ups and downs, a lack of stability, and blaming circumstances. Build fixed points — habits and agreements that stay when everything else changes. General meaning: arcanum 10 — Wheel of Fortune.

11 — Strength

In a relationship: strength, passion, perseverance.

In the center: a couple with a lot of energy: passionate, persistent and resilient. Together you can get through a great deal, and you give each other courage.

Under the heart: strong attraction and support in hard moments — “I can do this because you're here”.

Watch out for: power struggles, stubbornness and a fight for dominance when neither of you wants to give way. Stand your ground without breaking the other person. Here 11 is the number of an arcanum, not a master number from numerology. General meaning: arcanum 11 — Strength.

12 — The Hanged Man

In a relationship: patience, a new perspective, sacrifice.

In the center: what connects you is the ability to wait and to see things through the other person's eyes. You can sit out a difficult time and change your point of view.

Under the heart: you show affection through a readiness to compromise and through understanding, even when things do not go your way.

Watch out for: being stuck, a sense of limbo, and one person constantly making sacrifices for the other. Name what you are actually waiting for, and check that the compromises come from both sides. General meaning: arcanum 12 — The Hanged Man.

13 — Death

In a relationship: transformation, closing chapters, a new beginning.

In the center: 13 does not mean the end of a relationship. It describes a relationship that changes along with the people in it: it can close old chapters — a home, a job, habits — and start new ones. What connects you is going through transformations together.

Under the heart: closeness renews itself after every change, and the relationship matures along with you.

Watch out for: clinging to the past, or breaking things off too abruptly, without talking. When something stops working, change the form of the relationship instead of giving up on it. General meaning: arcanum 13 — Death.

14 — Temperance

In a relationship: compromise, harmony, calm.

In the center: what connects you is calm and a good fit. You complement each other well, know how to soothe disputes and quickly find your balance again after an argument.

Under the heart: tenderness, patience and small gestures that show the other person matters.

Watch out for: avoiding conflict at all costs, keeping quiet about important things, and a relationship that turns lukewarm. Talk about the hard things too, before calm turns into indifference. General meaning: arcanum 14 — Temperance.

15 — The Devil

In a relationship: attraction, passion, temptation.

In the center: what connects you is strong attraction — physical and emotional — and often a shared knack for money and business.

Under the heart: passion, intense feelings and a wish to be together as often as possible.

Watch out for: jealousy, control, mutual dependence and shared addictions. Closeness works best without possessiveness: being together by choice, not out of compulsion or fear. General meaning: arcanum 15 — The Devil.

Arcana 16–22 in a compatibility chart

16 — The Tower

In a relationship: breakthrough, honesty, change.

In the center: The Tower does not predict a break-up. It describes a relationship that grows through turning points: honest conversations, bold decisions and changes that sort a lot of things out. What connects you is a readiness to take down what has stopped working and build something better.

Under the heart: closeness comes from honesty — even when the truth is uncomfortable.

Watch out for: difficult topics put off for so long that they all blow up at once. Talk about problems early, before they turn into a crisis. General meaning: arcanum 16 — The Tower.

17 — The Star

In a relationship: hope, inspiration, shared dreams.

In the center: a couple that inspires each other, supporting each other's dreams, talents and plans. With the other person by your side, it is easier to believe in yourself.

Under the heart: admiration for the other person, compliments and a shared vision of the future.

Watch out for: idealizing your partner, living in dreams instead of everyday life, and disappointment when reality does not live up to expectations. Turn your dreams into concrete plans. General meaning: arcanum 17 — The Star.

18 — The Moon

In a relationship: emotions, imagination, uncertainty.

In the center: a relationship full of emotion, romance and imagination. What connects you is a deep emotional bond; you have fun, create and dream well together.

Under the heart: romantic gestures, sensing each other's moods and a need for emotional safety.

Watch out for: fears, suspicion, mood swings and things left unsaid that lead to guesswork. Say your worries out loud before they grow in your imagination. General meaning: arcanum 18 — The Moon.

19 — The Sun

In a relationship: joy, warmth, openness.

In the center: a couple full of warmth and optimism, with a home open to friends and family. You simply feel good together, and other people enjoy your company.

Under the heart: you show affection openly — with laughter, tenderness and shared pleasures.

Watch out for: competing for attention, superficiality, and pretending that everything is fine. Joy cannot replace an honest conversation in harder times. General meaning: arcanum 19 — The Sun.

20 — Judgement

In a relationship: family, renewal, coming to terms with the past.

In the center: what connects you is a sense of family. Ties with both families matter, as does the ability to forgive and to renew the relationship after a difficult time.

Under the heart: closeness is built on a shared history and family traditions, including the ones you create from scratch.

Watch out for: too much family influence on your decisions, dwelling on old wrongs, and judging each other. Set boundaries with your relatives and put old matters to rest. General meaning: arcanum 20 — Judgement.

21 — The World

In a relationship: openness to the world, travel, fulfillment.

In the center: a couple with broad horizons: you like travel, new people, other cultures and discovering the world together. You give each other a sense of wholeness and fulfillment as a pair.

Under the heart: closeness grows as you get to know new places and new people together.

Watch out for: constant dissatisfaction, the belief that “it will be better somewhere else”, and difficulty putting down roots. Treat your shared home as a base you set out from and come back to. General meaning: arcanum 21 — The World.

22 — The Fool

In a relationship: freedom, lightness, spontaneity.

In the center: a light and spontaneous relationship, with room for fun, new experiences and a life without rigid patterns. What connects you is a sense of freedom and curiosity about each other.

Under the heart: surprises, laughter and ease — closeness without pressure.

Watch out for: avoiding commitment, irresponsibility and chaos in practical matters. Combine freedom with a few shared agreements you can both rely on. Here 22 is the number of an arcanum, not a master number. General meaning: arcanum 22 — The Fool.

The same arcanum in the couple matrix and in both personal matrices

It is worth comparing a number from the couple matrix with both personal matrices. If the same number stands in the couple's center and in the center of one of you, that person may bring this theme into the relationship especially strongly. Numbers that appear only in the couple are interesting too: 15, 17, 19 and 21 never fall in the center of a personal matrix, but they can in the center of a couple. The Devil, The Star, The Sun or The World in the couple's center therefore describe something that arises only between two people.

Some descriptions of the matrix treat 10, 15, 16 and 18 in the couple's center as a sign of a “karmic relationship”, one in which difficult patterns keep returning. Treat this with caution: it is only the system's symbolism, and we write about how to recognize a genuinely draining relationship in our article on karmic relationships.

Example: the couple born on 15 March 1990 and 7 November 1987

Let us take the couple from our article on the Destiny Matrix compatibility chart. The center is The Tower (16): the relationship is held together by honesty and a readiness for change — as long as difficult topics do not wait until they explode. At the heart stands The Hermit (9), so closeness is built by calm conversations and time just for the two of them. To the outside world the couple acts like The Fool (22): lightly and spontaneously, and their shared talent is Temperance (14), that is, calming disputes.

The karmic task is The Star (17): supporting each other's dreams and turning them into plans. A reading like this is a starting point for a conversation, not a character profile — only your own experience will show what fits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 15 mean in Destiny Matrix compatibility?

15 is The Devil: strong attraction, passion and often a shared knack for money. In the couple's center it describes an intense relationship in which indifference is hard to come by. The difficult side of this number is jealousy, control and mutual dependence, so it is worth making sure that being together comes from choice, not from fear. A 15 in the center does not, on its own, mean a poor match.

What does 13 mean in a couple matrix?

13 is Death, but in a couple matrix it does not announce a break-up or misfortune. It describes a relationship that goes through transformations: it closes old chapters and opens new ones, for example when you move house, change jobs or have a child. The difficult side is clinging to the past or making decisions too abruptly. In its light form, 13 gives a couple the courage to change the form of the relationship instead of giving up on it.

What do 19 and 20 mean in a compatibility chart?

19 is The Sun: warmth, joy and an open home — a couple whose company other people enjoy. It is worth watching out for competing for attention and for pretending that everything is fine. 20 is Judgement: a strong sense of family, forgiveness and renewing the relationship after a difficult time. The difficult side of Judgement is too much family influence on the couple's decisions and dwelling on old wrongs.

Is there a best or worst number in a compatibility chart?

No. A couple matrix does not judge whether two people are a good match, and it does not give a compatibility percentage. Every number has a light side and a difficult side: The Tower is often associated with crisis, yet it also describes the courage to have honest conversations; The Sun brings joy, but also the temptation to pretend. The same number in the center can describe a couple that works well together and a couple in crisis — the difference lies in how the couple handles the theme the number shows.

Which numbers are karmic in a compatibility chart?

Some descriptions treat 10, 15, 16 and 18 in the couple's center as “karmic” — that is, Wheel of Fortune, The Devil, The Tower and The Moon. In the system, however, the lesson of a relationship is shown above all by the karmic task (D) and the couple's karmic tail, not by a single number in the center. None of these numbers decides the fate of a relationship: each points to a theme worth looking at together.

Check which numbers your couple has: enter two birth dates in the Destiny Matrix compatibility calculator, then come back here for a description of each one.

This content is for educational purposes and supports self-reflection; it does not replace professional advice.