Arcanum Sixteen is related to the Hebrew letter Ayin, with the numerical value of 70. Mouni Sadhu says that the hieroglyph is a material tie or bond, similar to a stretched spring in mechanics. He adds, “The purpose of the preceding Arcanum was the generation of such bonds; but, in its methods, logic excludes this or another postulate”. Thus the first title of the ternary for this Arcanum is ELIMINATIO LOGICA. Mouni Sadhu explains, “mother deduction, recognizing the necessity of logic, uses it for the building of theses. But confirmation of one thesis can be (and is) the result of the logical exclusion of all others. This exclusion creates metaphysical reactions in the basic laws of thinking, which here play the role of the “stressed bonds”.
He continues, “The necessity of harmonious existence for a separate pentagram compels that pentagram to generate an astral current of the Nahash type. This current uses astral reactions and confirms the life of one form, while it destroys another. From this comes the Second title of the Sixteenth Arcanum-CONSTRICTIO ASTRALIS (astral constraint). It is also the basic principle of the whole of Ceremonial Magic.” In these operations some forms are preserved, and others destroyed. Thus the third title is physical destruction, or DESTRUCTIO PHISICA. This tarot card is called The Tower, or sometimes Turris Destructa, sometimes the House of God. The Corresponding zodiacal sign is Capricorn.
Mouni Sadhu says, “The contents of the Sixteenth Arcanum may be best explained in connection with the means offered to us by Ceremonial Magic.” He compares the activities of a ceremonial magician to that of applying ‘Judo against an astral being, which otherwise would probably defeat the operator and not yield to his will”. The magician uses a magical circle which seen is a fiery fence. The inner power of man is Concentration, “the only universal power, which creates, destroys and perpetuates”. Mouni Sadhu then goes on in great detail about properly done magic. It is clear that there are great dangers in such magical operations, as evidenced by the construct of a Tower being hit by lightning, and men who were at the top falling to the ground. While Mouni Sadhu’s tarot illustration show the tower on level ground, some cards place the tower at the top of a mountain. Since it has been stressed in all Arcanum that the point of support is critical in establishing magical success, it is something to be pondered.
The 911 destruction of the Twin Towers in New York City has been compared to this Arcanum by many internet bloggers. The occult nature of this event is obvious to anyone who studies this realm. The perpetrators of this destructive event, which also affected the Pentagon and elsewhere, were so organized, powerful, and united, it staggers the imagination. No foolish Arabs or Muslims were capable of this act. The Pinnacle of Guile which was revealed, leads me to believe that this was a work of Proverbs 21:24 which says, “Proud and haughty scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath”. The Black Magician in his most powerful form is revealed in the smoke of the falling towers.
It reminds us of Genesis 11 regarding the tower of Babel, when God confounded the language of men, and they resorted to communicating in numerology and symbols to undermine the authority of God. But when this tower was destroyed, men were scattered abroad upon the face of the earth. Deciding to unify mankind into a city which men had built, rather than God, they built a tower “whose top may reach unto heaven” to make a name.
The face revealed of the Magician of 911’s falling towers
Later we see a city named Capernaum where Jesus had done many mighty works which the inhabitants rejected in unbelief, and refused to repent. Luke 10:15 says, “And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.”
Many people associate a phrase in Isaiah 30:25 with the 911 events. This scripture says, “And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill, rivers and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall”. But perhaps there awaits another day soon when we will see the fear of the Return Blow of Judgment of that Order of Judges of the Sephirot, and a great slaughter with towers falling across America will display the judgment of God against our national sins.
In this regard, Psalm 109:1-7 says, “Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise; for the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause. For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer. And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love. Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand. When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.”
Lamentation 1:1-2 says this, “How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary! She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: among all her lovers she hath none to comfort her: all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they are become her enemies.” The Sixteenth Arcanum is represented by Ayin, the Eye. Ayin also is translated as fountain, and weeping is indeed the fountain of the eyes.
MOUNI SADHU UNMASKED 