Numerology
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Adding the Power of Numbers to Your Magick
Numerology is the study of the meanings behind numbers, and their special associations. There are many sources for a student to use, and there is more than one system available. To Chiero, in his book "Cheiro's Book of Numbers", the number 6 for example, is associated with Venus and with love.
To many magicians, however, the number 6 is associated with money. This really isn't totally opposite when you consider that Venus loves luxury, and luxury is expensive. But as in most things, you will have to decide for yourself what the number means for you and how to interpret it. This article is simply designed to help you determine the number most correctly associated with the spell working you have in mind. It is best to try to be consistent with the numbers for your spell; to pick one number and try to keep all the correspondences working within it.
Numerical Table of Associations
1 new beginnings, new happenings, new potentials, complete in oneself, the beginning, creative, individual, and positive
2 balances, balance of energy, gentle, natural, imaginative, romantic, couples, love
3 creativity, activity, results, ambitions, control and authority over others, moving forward
4 foundation, building, structure, stability, at rest, health
5 action, energies, conflicts, opposition,versatility, communications, quick, impulsive
6 kindness, luxury, love, friendship, money, artistic, affection, also health
7 spiritual, mystical, imagination, psychic, secret, travel, change, intuition, clairvoyance
8 karma, stability, intense, strength, loneliness, hidden feelings, secrets, institutions, hospitals and health, long term illnesses
9 fruition, accomplishment, courage, completion, very spiritual number (as in 3 x 3) and a good number to use in all spells in some fashion
Other numbers of course are the "compound" numbers, which are a combination of the numbers 1 through 9. Whenever you have a compound number, you can add the digits together to reduce it down to a single digit number and thereby get its essence. This can come in handy, especially when figuring times to do circle. For example, if you plan to use 7's in your ritual, but you know that there's no way you can start the ritual at 7PM, then you can choose to use instead a number that will add up to 7, like 9:25, where 9 + 2 + 5 equals 16 and 1 + 6 equals 7.
The number of herbs, or candles, or incenses, or ingredients in your spell should also be figured numerologically to be in tune with what you want to accomplish. Let's say you are looking for a new home, well, you can go with the number 1 for newness. Or you can go with the number 4 for stability, or 8 if it's a home you want to keep for a long time. Then you would choose to use that number of candles, that number of herbs in the incense, that number of the hour of the ritual, that number of minutes in your ritual bath, etc. It's a good idea to stick with one main number, and not to try to combine more than one number in one spell. As you will see as you get into the planetary hours, and the colors, and all the other attributes you have to choose from, it can get confusing enough on it's own, without adding to it by picking more than one number!
Consistency is the key to good spellcrafting, pick one number for one idea and work with that. It will increase your focus, and keep you on track to your goal. As stated above, there are many books on numerology and many other sources for information. I recommend that you research as many of these as possible, and formulate your own associations. Some of the above associations are
linked to astrology, some to the Tarot, some to Chiero's system, and some to my own experience. They work for me, they may or may not work for you in the same way. The most important thing is that whatever you use, you use it for a reason that makes sense to you.
What's Your Number??
Numerology has been used since ancient times to shed light on relationships, health and global events. Each number in an address, letter in a name and element in a birth date possesses a special numerical significance. Understanding what these numbers symbolize can help you better understand yourself and others.
Advanced numerology can be complicated but you can get excellent results just by understanding the basics. The simplest way to get started is to determine and understand your birth number.
Calculating your birth number
1. Add together the digits in the month, date and year of your birth. For instance, if your birthday is April 11, 1963 you would add 4+11+1963=1978.
2. Add each of the digits in the resulting number (1+9+7+8=25).
3. Finally the two remaining digits (2+5=7). Your Birth Number is a 7!
Your birth number can indicate personality characteristics and the issues you need to work on. Read on to find out what your number means!
Number 1:
An independent, pioneering spirit, you are impatient, like to be first, and enjoy being the center of attention. You need to learn to be strong but kind. This number identifies with the sign of Leo.
Number 2:
You are shy and sensitive, particularly to the needs of others. Home and family oriented, you tend to be reserved. But you need to learn to help others without being taken advantage of. This number identifies with the sign of Cancer.
Number 3:
You are friendly, playful, creative and entertaining. You also like to talk and have a youthful spirit that is always looking ahead. But you need to learn to use words and energies more wisely. This sign identifies with the sign of Aries.
Number 4:
An honest, patient, practical hard-worker, you are organized and good with details but can be too critical at times. You need to learn to finish what you start. This number identifies with the sign of Virgo.
Number 5:
An impatient, adventurous freedom-lover, you crave variety, activity and change and you like to do several things at the same time. You need to learn to adapt properly to every new situation. This number identifies with the signs of Gemini and Sagittarius.
Number 6:
A responsible, trusting harmonizer, you crave stability and balance. You also desire the finer things in life. But you need to develop the ability to advise and support others. This number identifies with the signs of Taurus and Libra.
Number 7:
Observant, analytical and spiritual, you need plenty of private time and have an extraordinary ability to see the big picture. You also need to learn to be alone without being lonely. This number identifies with the sign of Capricorn.
Number 8:
Organized, ambitious and materialistic, you are rather self-sufficient and like to be in control. But you need to learn how to handle money, power and emotions. This number identifies with the sign of Scorpio.
Number 9:
Intuitive, sympathetic, giving and generous, you possess refined senses and are sensitive to the needs and wants of others. You need to learn to concentrate on the big picture. This number identifies with the sign of Pisces.
