Numerology

NUMEROLOGY

With Tara Johanna

Number 1:

Number 1 is a symbol of unity and often symbolizes God or the universe.  It was the fundamental unit from which all things had been created.

The primary meaning of 1 in numerology is pure energy and beginnings.  It represents both physical and mental activity. This shows a capacity  and potential to make a comeback after experiencing drawbacks. It is  mainly related to fame rather than wealth. 

When it appears to you, 1 signifies that you need to learn how to stand  alone, be assertive, and achieve recognition for your talents. 1  signifies the beginning of an enterprise; it is egocentric and prefers  to be the center of attention. 

This is the number of a natural leader, someone who is always ready to take charge. 

Those whose favorite number is 1 or involves a 1:

• What makes you content- succeeding in any form of competition.
• You prefer to look at the big picture and leave the details to others. You are ambitious and determined.
• You should avoid- being boastful.

Keywords:

Leading, independent, individual, courageous, strength, invention,  mastery, stubbornness, charismatic, bluntness, dominance, ambition,  loving, romantic, happy, selfish, being overlooked, making a name for  yourself, and not using your talents.

Associations: 

Tarot- The magician

Astrology- Mars & Mercury

Animal- monkey

Gem- ruby and garnet

Color- red

Flower- red roses and carnations

God/goddess- Allah, Aphrodite, Diana, Vesta, Frey, Jehovah, Neter, Pangu.

Number 2:

Number 2 represents the dualistic nature of the universe,; light and  darkness, good and evil, day and

night, male-female principles, yin and  yang. The Pythagoreans considered it an evil number. The number 2 is  often associated with negatives, as in the words “duplicity” and “two  faced”. Early Christians believed that 2 represented the devil or the  division between soul and God.

Two is intuitive, and corresponds to our protective instincts. It symbolizes the principle of coming together with another. 

When it appears to you, 2 signifies that a balance is needed, or a desire to see both sides of any situation. It can also signify that your achievements may not be realistic alone, but through co-operation and  team work, it is possible.

Those whose favorite number is 2 or involves a 2:

• What makes you content-  love and harmony in your life
• You prefer to keep your environment harmonious and are willing to  cooperate with others, although sometimes you may be too easy going and  accepting for your own good.

Keywords: 

Co-operation, adaptability, consideration of others,  partnering, mediating, friendly, tactful, empathy, over sensitivity,  co-dependence, service, harmony, patience, kindness, balance, support,  conflict, gentle, insightful, diversity, over protective, fear,  understanding, self consciousness, cranky, detail, fickle, security,  fear of the unknown, unplanned change, being alone, making mistakes.

Associations:

Color: Orange

Gem: Pearl

Flower: Freesia

God/goddess: Early Christians believed that 2 represented the devil. Ceres, Loki, Venus, and Frigga

Tarot: High Priestess

Astrology: Moon

Animal: Owl and dolphin

Number 3: 

The number 3 is very important in many religions, and has been  featured in many folktales. It represents heaven, Earth, and the abyss,  as well as the Trinity of God the Father, Son, and Holy

Spirit.

Three is surrounded with superstition and spirituality. Three colored cats were believed to be a protective spirit, unfortunate events always  happen in threes, and third time’s a charm. 

Three relates to the expansiveness and learning through life experiences. It also represents communication. This is a number of multiplicity and growth. It contains a beginning, middle, and end. It is  the complete cycle. 

If a three appears to you, it represents a moving forward of energies and overcoming duality.

A person who’s favorite number is 3 or involves a 3 will generally be optimistic and fun loving. 

What makes you content: 

• Expressing your creativity
• Using your communication skills to improve your status makes you feel  good about yourself. You enjoy socializing and having a large circle of  friends. Happy to be in the limelight, you are friendly and optimistic.  You don’t like to have your flaws pointed out. 
• You should avoid: scattering your energy

Keywords: 

Expression, progress, artistic expression, sociability, manigestation, drama, acting, humor, friendliness, spontaneous, fun,  youthful, lack of direction, unnecessary risk taking, imagination, fears  loss of youth, restriction, boredom, exaggeration, spirituality.

Associations:

Tarot: The Empress

Astrology: Jupiter & Venus

Animal: Dove

Color: Yellow

Gem: Topaz, yellow sapphire

Flower: Yellow roses & orchids

God/Goddess: Cronos, Hecate, Pluto, Saturn, & Tyr

Number 4:

Four is the number of order: the four elements of earth, air, fire,  and water, the four seasons, the four

points of the compass, and the  four phases of the moon.

In China, four is considered unlucky  because she (four) and shi (death) sound similar, which is why many  buildings in china skip a fourth floor.

Four symbolizes the principle of putting ideas into form and signifies work and productivity.

If a four presents itself to you, it signifies progression, growth, stability, and a need for management and order.

If your favorite number is 4 or involves a 4:

• You seek to grow by establishing order.
• You prefer life to be well organized and are practical, down to earth,  and thorough. If need be, you will work long hours to complete what you  are working on. 
• You need to avoid: being too stubborn.

Keywords: 

Foundation, order, service, struggle against limits, steady growth,  practical, realistic, constructive, cautious, patient, logical, hard  working, too cautious, frugal, repression, security, fears sudden change, deprivation, loss, loner, rigid, accomplishment, concentration,  and traditional.

Associations:

Tarot- The Emperor

Astrology- Earth & Aries

Animal- Eagle, whale, and ram

Color- Green

Gem- Jade & Emerald

Flower- Ivy and Bamboo

God/Goddess- Jupiter, Odin, & Zeus

Number 5: 

The number 5 symbolizes human life and marriage, as the sum of the female 2 and the male 3. A knot tied in the form of the pentagram is called a lovers knot because of its association with the 5 points.

Five symbolizes service to others and is about pushing life to its limits. If a five presents itself to you, it is a sign that a change is coming, and variety is needed. This is a time to ask your angels questions or guidance as to what to do next.

If your favorite number is a 5 or involves a 5:

• You seek to grow by bringing forth change.
• You are likely to be multitalented and versatile. Freedom is important  to you, ad you are good at presenting ideas and knowing how to approach  people. You have the capacity to be clever, analytical, and a quick  thinker. At times you can be restless and may scatter your energy.
• You should avoid: being rebellious for the sake of being rebellious

Keywords: 

Expansiveness, progression, adventure, vision, passion,  exploration, freedom, adaptability, travel, critical, analytical,  inconsistency, competitive, fears growing old, not seeing the world,  boredom, magnetic, resourceful, procrastination, cunning, persuasive,  curious, motivated, and flair.

Associations:

Tarot- The Hierophant

Astrology- Mercury, Taurus, & Venus

Animal- Elephant

Color- Blue & turquoise

Gem- Peridot

Flower- Anemone, primrose

God/Goddess- Dionysus, Ishtar, Mars, & Thor

Number 6: 

As both the sum (1+2+3) and the product (1 x 2 x 3) of the first  three numbers, 6 is considered the perfect number. The perfection of 6  shows up in the six days of creation with God resting on the seventh  day.

Six is a number of beauty and  attraction with a taste for luxury. If six presents itself to you, this  is a sign that you need stability and a solid, comfortable home. It  also signifies you would be a good teacher.

If your favorite number is 6 or involves a 6:

• You seek to grow by being helpful and considerate.
• Highly responsible, you are capable of making any hectic situation  harmonious. You are naturally inclined to be helpful and may end up  working in a caring role. Domestic activities appeal to you and openness  and honesty are a major part of all relationships. At times you may be  too stubborn, especially to yourself. You are happy to sacrifice your  needs for those of others.
• You need to avoid: being too righteous.

Keywords: 

Responsibility, protection, nurturing, community, balance,  sympathy, harmony, careful, teacher, anxiety, unfaithful, fears lack of  resources, over controlled, healer, provider, caring, ability to compromise, vengeful, create security, and aims to be loved and to love.

Associations:

Tarot- Lovers

Astrology- Venus & Gemini

Animal- Duck, Snake & Lion

Colors- Dark blue

Gem- Diamond

Flower- Thistles & Bluebells

God/Goddess- Athena, Bacchus, & Hermes

Number 7: 

Seven is often considered lucky. Seven days in the week, each named after ancient Gods and planets.

The phases of the moon last approximately seven days and there are seven traditional planets. The seven candles of the Jewish menorah symbolize Creation.

In medieval  times, university subjects comprised seven subjects; the trivium  (grammar, logic, and rhetoric), and the quadrivium (music, arithmetic,  geometry, and astronomy), known as the liberal arts. In ancient Egypt,  there were seven paths to heaven and seven heavenly cows. There are also  the seven deadly sins in Christian tradition. In China, it means  abandon, anger, or death. The seventh month of the Chinese calendar is  called "the ghost month", and it's believed ghosts are released then.

Seven is associated with everything new and seeks depth, meaning, and  spiritual connection. It is viewed as a spiritual number and is  generally thought of as lucky.

If your favorite number is 7 or involves a 7:

• You seek to grow by increasing your knowledge. You seek to develop your  mind in order to search out the truth. Little escapes your observation  and deep understanding. It is likely that you will be introspective and  value solitude. Your intention is to become an authority on whatever you  focus on, and you have a natural capability to study and learn  difficult subjects.
• You need to avoid: being too perfectionist.

Associations:

Color: Purple

Gem: Cat's eye

Flower: Iris

God/Goddess: Sacred amongst Jewish, Christian, and Islamic 

Tarot: Chariot

Astrology: Jupiter, Moon, and Cancer

Animals: Crab, horse, falcon, and tortoise

If a 7 presents itself to you, these are keywords or messages you could  be receiving. If 7 is your favorite number, these keywords can hold  meaning to who you are as a person.

Keywords: 

Analysis,  understanding, knowledge, awareness, studious, inventor, reserved,  deceptive, mental understanding, contemplative, connection to the past,  silence, temper, empty headed, aims to maintain control over life and to  understands, fears making a mistake, wisdom seeker, sage, philosopher,  thoughtful, insincere, perfection, and accurate.

Number 8: 

The number 8 is generally considered to be an auspicious number. In Babylonian mythology, the gods lived in the eighth realm of the fixed stars. Muslims believe that there are seven hells but eight paradises, signifying God's mercy. In Buddhism, 8 is a lucky number, possibly because of the eight petals of the lotus. The ancient Greeks associated the number 8 with unhappiness and imperfection. In Feng Shui, eight represents abundance and prosperity. 

In numerology, 8 is often unlucky. It is a number of either successes or failure and has no middle path. 

When an 8 presents itself to you, it can signify hard-headedness and a  need to deal with tangible facts. It also represents hard work and  lessons learned through experience. It is also the number which is most  closely associated with material success.

If your favorite number is an 8 or involves an 8:

• You seek to grow by achieving material success and raising your status.
• Ambitious and goal orientated, you can plan, initiate, and complete  projects. Highly organised, you could establish or operate a business  with great efficiency. You will receive material rewards for your  efforts, and have a good judgment when it comes to money.
• You are  also a good judge of character. Highly confident, you can be impatient  with lesser mortals and slow progress. You may follow your ambitions to  the detriment of the other important factors in your life.
• You need to avoid: being intolerant.

Associations:

Tarot- Justice

Astrology- Saturn, Sun, and Leo

Animals- Lion and Butterfly

Colors- Pink

Flowers- Pink roses & Carnations

Gem- Blue Sapphire

Gods/Goddesses- Mercury, Gaiea, & Hera

If an 8 presents itself to you, these are keywords or messages you  could be receiving. If 8 is your favorite number, these keywords can  hold meaning to who you are as a person.

Keywords: 

Practical endeavors, status orientated, power-seeking, leader, achievement, abundance, self-disciplined, fear of loss of prestige, focus, courage,  authority, domination, goals, reputation, anger, judgement, problem  solver, strength, and decisiveness.

Number 9:

The number 9 represents the trinity three times over and so is particularly lucky. As the highest single digit, nine was considered to be the number of finalization and denoting perfection. The ancient Egyptians had nine original deities. The ancient Greeks associated the number with ecstasy and suffering; for example, Demeter experienced nine days searching for her daughter Persephone who had been kidnapped by Hades. The lunar cycle comprises of nine phases. Cloud nine is the ultimate happiness. A cat has nine lives. 

If a 9 presents itself to you:

While the number 9 means happiness, luck, and creative expression, it can also mean destruction, degeneration, domination, and control. It is about quarrels that never tire of fighting. It’s best to look deeply at your situation when presented with a 9, and piece out whether or not it means chaos, or happiness.

If your favorite number is 9 or involves a 9:

• You seek to grow by being compassionate towards others.
• Sensitive towards the needs of others, you have the potential to inspire. You have creative ability and a strong sense of imagination. Friendships and love are extremely important to you. When following your ambitions, you remain sympathetic and tolerant towards others and are very broad-minded. At times you may be aloof and uninvolved, concerned more with humanistic interests than individuals. You are very realistic. 
• You are a dreamer and at home in the realm of the arts or religion/spirituality. You tend to act always for the benefit of others.
• You need to avoid being selfish.

Associations:

Tarot- Hermit

Astrology- Sun, Virgo, & Moon

Animal- Squirrel, snake, & reptiles

Colours- White & pearl

Gemstone- Red coral

Flowers- white carnations, white roses, & lily of the valley

Gods/Goddesses- Juno, Luna, & Odin

If a 9 presents itself to you, these are keywords or messages you could be receiving. If 9 is your favorite number, these keywords can hold meaning to who you are as a person.

Keywords: 

Humanitarian, giving nature, selflessness, obligations, creative expression, compassionate, romantic, generous, loving, emotional, generalist, healer, teacher, losing focus, bad habits, drifting, dissipation, idealist, wisdom, understanding, expansion, and fears restriction and losing control of emotions.

Number 0

The Special Case of Zero
In numerology, zero doesn’t usually count as a number. The number system we use today originated in India, which is where the concept of zero originated. It was first used in the ninth century and took a further two hundred years for the idea to reach Spain and England.

It is more of a concept than a number. It is a separator and marks something that isn’t there. For example, when we write 20, we mean 2 tens and 0 ones.

Zero is seen as an even number, however it does not have an opposite: the opposite to zero is zero, and it holds all of the concepts of nothingness within itself.

If a zero presents itself to you, it can indicate transformation, powerful extremes, and nothingness/failure. It can also represent a higher degree of sensitivity and strength. It is also easier for you to access your intuition and creativity. Negatively, you might find it difficult to deal with these creative energies. You can also be hypersensitive to people around you, and react badly to their thoughts and feelings.