Understanding How the Building Blocks of the Material World Effect Your Internal Reality
Many of us understand, on a basic level, that we live in a material and sensory world. We feel textures, see colors and understand that things such as numbers and symbols can hold deeper meaning than just being a simple digit or "image". What many people don't understand is how they allow these externalized creations to push, pull and "program" their psyche on a subconscious level as they visually, auditorily and emotionally "consume" or take them in from the world that surrounds them. This is, in actuality, a backward notion because we are constantly creating the realities we live in through our subconscious minds and thoughts on a moment to moment basis. The things we think about and focus on internally manifest themselves into our material realities and it is up to us ( a microcosm) to be able to decipher this reflection for our own growth as co-creators of the universe (the macrocosm) Once we understand this concept and begin truly noticing the material world as a mirror and guide of our internal one we are able to more properly decipher and learn about the power of our thoughts within it. The easiest way to start learning about how quickly you can manifest your subconscious thoughts into reality is by assigning connective meaning to your thoughts and sensatory material existence. In this way we can learn and grow from actually seeing our subconscious thoughts in our reflected realities on a day to day basis through the definitions you create within the "internal landscape" of your mind.
Color Psychology: How Colors Impact Moods, Feelings, and Behaviors
Do you feel anxious in a yellow room? Does the color blue make you feel calm and relaxed? There are many who have long believed in the theory that viewing colors can dramatically affect our thoughts, and emotions. "Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions," the artist Pablo Picasso once remarked. Color is a powerful communication tool and can be used to signal action, influence mood, and even influence physiological reactions. Certain colors have been associated with increased blood pressure, increased metabolism, and eyestrain. So how exactly does the visual "consumption" of color work? How is color believed to impact our internal realities?
The Origins and Nature of Color
As we start understanding the impacts our colorful world in our daily lives it is important to remember that, like numbers, it is a building block of our very existence and the world we inhabit. All material (and even "non-material") things are comprised of color. But what exactly is color? We see it everyday and yet very few understand what it actually "is". Color has existed and played an important role both scientifically and spiritually for all of humanity's existence. From the Arch of the Covenant (as represented by the rainbow) to thousand year old tribal wall paintings, to the emotive and provocative art of masters like Van Gogh to even the birds, bees and flowers in your backyard, it is clear that color is all literally all around us. But what is color made of? How do we "perceive" it? What role does it play in the realms of science and physics as a building block of our universe and daily existence?
Color (or "colour") is scientifically defined as the aspect of any object that may be described in terms of it's "hue", "lightness", and "saturation". In physics, the concept of color is associated specifically with the electromagnetic radiation of a certain range of wavelengths visible to the human eye. The radiation of such wavelengths constitutes that portion of the electromagnetic spectrum known as the visible spectrum—i.e., visible light. This is, course, only half of the equation of how we experience the phenomena of color. The other half comes from our biological form as visually perceptive sentient beings. How we visualize the material world is extremely personal to our individual self.
What we refer to as "Vision" is inherently involved in the perception of color to the human eye. As many have experienced, a person's vision in dimly lit environments makes it difficult to be able to distinguish colors. Only when more light is present do easily recognizable and definable colors appear to our visual field. This means that on a basic level, visual perceptions of color require light of some intensity and, therefore, light is a necessary construct for our individual perceptions of color. Finally, the manner in which the brain responds on an individual basis via conscious perception of the visual field and/or stimuli must also be taken into consideration. For example, even under identical conditions, the same object may appear red to one observer and orange to another. Clearly, the perception of color depends on vision, light, individual in perception, and an understanding of the physics, physiology, and psychology surrounding it. An object appears colored to us because of the way it interacts with light and, in turn, how we perceive that light which is reflected off of it. The analysis of this interaction and the factors that determine it are the concerns of the physics of what "creates" color. The physiology of color involves the biological process of our eye’s relaying visual information to our brain, the mind's response to light and the sensory data which is produced.
The Origins and Nature of Color
As we start understanding the impacts our colorful world in our daily lives it is important to remember that, like numbers, it is a building block of our very existence and the world we inhabit. All material (and even "non-material") things are comprised of color. But what exactly is color? We see it everyday and yet very few understand what it actually "is". Color has existed and played an important role both scientifically and spiritually for all of humanity's existence. From the Arch of the Covenant (as represented by the rainbow) to thousand year old tribal wall paintings, to the emotive and provocative art of masters like Van Gogh to even the birds, bees and flowers in your backyard, it is clear that color is all literally all around us. But what is color made of? How do we "perceive" it? What role does it play in the realms of science and physics as a building block of our universe and daily existence?
Color (or "colour") is scientifically defined as the aspect of any object that may be described in terms of it's "hue", "lightness", and "saturation". In physics, the concept of color is associated specifically with the electromagnetic radiation of a certain range of wavelengths visible to the human eye. The radiation of such wavelengths constitutes that portion of the electromagnetic spectrum known as the visible spectrum—i.e., visible light. This is, course, only half of the equation of how we experience the phenomena of color. The other half comes from our biological form as visually perceptive sentient beings. How we visualize the material world is extremely personal to our individual self.
What we refer to as "Vision" is inherently involved in the perception of color to the human eye. As many have experienced, a person's vision in dimly lit environments makes it difficult to be able to distinguish colors. Only when more light is present do easily recognizable and definable colors appear to our visual field. This means that on a basic level, visual perceptions of color require light of some intensity and, therefore, light is a necessary construct for our individual perceptions of color. Finally, the manner in which the brain responds on an individual basis via conscious perception of the visual field and/or stimuli must also be taken into consideration. For example, even under identical conditions, the same object may appear red to one observer and orange to another. Clearly, the perception of color depends on vision, light, individual in perception, and an understanding of the physics, physiology, and psychology surrounding it. An object appears colored to us because of the way it interacts with light and, in turn, how we perceive that light which is reflected off of it. The analysis of this interaction and the factors that determine it are the concerns of the physics of what "creates" color. The physiology of color involves the biological process of our eye’s relaying visual information to our brain, the mind's response to light and the sensory data which is produced.
The Basics of Color Psychology
At it's most basic level the psychology of color is best described as the subconscious activity which occurs when the mind processes it's visual field compares it with "information" stored in our memory, and interprets it as color. Despite the general lack of research in this area, the concept of color psychology has become a hot topic in company branding, marketing, art, and all forms of design. While much of the evidence in this field is "anecdotal", researchers and experts have made a few important discoveries and observations about the psychological impacts of what visualizing certain colors does to our subconscious minds. The first is that your feelings about color are often deeply personal and rooted in your own experience or culture. For example, while the color white is used in many Western countries to represent purity and innocence, it is seen as a symbol of mourning in many Eastern countries. This is an important reminder that your personal perceptions shape not just your internal reality but your external material reality as well.
The Psychological Impacts and Connections of Color
So why is color such a powerful force in our lives? What effects can it have on our bodies and minds? While perceptions of color are somewhat subjective, there are some color effects that have universal meaning. Colors in the red area of the color spectrum are known as warm colors and include red, orange, and yellow. These warm colors evoke emotions ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility. Colors on the blue side of the spectrum are known as cool colors and include blue, purple, and green. These colors are often described as calm, but can also call to mind feelings of sadness or indifference.
How do people respond to different colors on a somewhat universal level?
Below are a few key words associated with each primary color.
Blacks:
Strength, Elegance, Protection, Power, Seriousness, Authority, Mystery, Sophistication, Luxury, Boldness, Confidence, Balance, Death, Rebellion, Darkness, Chaos, Fear, Formality, Absence, Space, Time, Magic, Mourning, Tragedy, Sorrow and Secrecy.
Reds:
Love, Passion, Desire, Heat, Fire, Longing, Lust, Sexuality, Sensitivity, Joy, Strength, Leadership, Courage, Vigor, Willpower, Aggression, Warning, Hunger, Wrath, Stress, Action, Vibrance, Radiance, Daring, Impulsiveness, Physicality and Determination.
Oranges:
Joy, Warmth, Heat, Sunshine, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Ferocity, Success, Encouragement, Change, Determination, Health, Stimulation, Happiness, Fun, Enjoyment, , Freedom, Self-Expression, Aspiration, Vitality, Awareness and Fascination.
Yellows:
Freshness, Happiness, Positivity, Clarity, Energy, Optimism, Enlightenment, Remembrance, Intellect, Honor, Loyalty, Spontaneity, Memory, Vision, Confidence, Cheerfulness, Criticality, Aversion, Concern and Communication.
Greens:
Life, Renewal, Nature, Sustainability, Creation, Growth, Harmony, Freshness, Safety, Fertility, Earth, Ambition, Hopefulness, Opportunity, Wealth, Luck, Envy, Health, Rebirth,, Youth, Inexperience, Endurance, Fortune, Reliability and Hope.
Blues:
Depth, Space, Freedom, Intuition, Imagination, Expansiveness, Inspiration, Sensitivity, Trust, Nobility, Sincerity, Wisdom, Confidence, Stability, Belief, Restfulness, Calm, Serenity, Peace, Drama, Intrigue, Expression, Tranquility and Intelligence.
Purple:
Spirituality, Divinity, Higher-Self, Passion, Third-Eye, Fulfillment, Vitality, Royalty, Elegance, Refinement, Oneness, Wealth, Strength, Consciousness, Uniqueness, Creativity, Nostalgia, Vanity, Mystery, Illusion, Selflessness and Richness.
Greys:
Neutrality, Timelessness, Control, Knowledge, Intersection, Truth, Mindfulness, Perspective, Wisdom, Emotional Balance, Integrity, Honesty, Intellect, Conservative, Androgyny, Discipline, Shadow, Understated, Ambivalence, Ambiguity, Rationality, Modern, and Insensitivity.
Whites:
Purity, Innocence, Light, Naivety, Goodness, Simplicity, Heavenliness, Safety, Brilliance, Illumination, Understanding, Cleanliness, Faith, Beginnings, Sterility, Spirituality, Possibility, Humility, Sincerity, Protection, Softness, Wholeness, and Perfection.
Browns:
Connectedness, Grounded, Versatility, Ruggedness, Approachability, Organic, Wholesomeness, Comfort, Timidness, Wistful, Friendliness, Solidity, Tribal, Conventional, Rooted, Predictable, Counsel, Healing, Foundations, Home, and Steadfastness.
Teals/ Turquoises:
Balance, Serenity, Physic, Flowing, Creative, Sensations, Self-realization, Thoughtfulness, Gentleness, Awareness, Intuition, Sexuality, Healing, Patience, Forethought, Protection, Admiration, Refreshing, Vitality, Electricity, Meaningfulness, Intention, Kindness, and Understanding.
At it's most basic level the psychology of color is best described as the subconscious activity which occurs when the mind processes it's visual field compares it with "information" stored in our memory, and interprets it as color. Despite the general lack of research in this area, the concept of color psychology has become a hot topic in company branding, marketing, art, and all forms of design. While much of the evidence in this field is "anecdotal", researchers and experts have made a few important discoveries and observations about the psychological impacts of what visualizing certain colors does to our subconscious minds. The first is that your feelings about color are often deeply personal and rooted in your own experience or culture. For example, while the color white is used in many Western countries to represent purity and innocence, it is seen as a symbol of mourning in many Eastern countries. This is an important reminder that your personal perceptions shape not just your internal reality but your external material reality as well.
The Psychological Impacts and Connections of Color
So why is color such a powerful force in our lives? What effects can it have on our bodies and minds? While perceptions of color are somewhat subjective, there are some color effects that have universal meaning. Colors in the red area of the color spectrum are known as warm colors and include red, orange, and yellow. These warm colors evoke emotions ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility. Colors on the blue side of the spectrum are known as cool colors and include blue, purple, and green. These colors are often described as calm, but can also call to mind feelings of sadness or indifference.
How do people respond to different colors on a somewhat universal level?
Below are a few key words associated with each primary color.
Blacks:
Strength, Elegance, Protection, Power, Seriousness, Authority, Mystery, Sophistication, Luxury, Boldness, Confidence, Balance, Death, Rebellion, Darkness, Chaos, Fear, Formality, Absence, Space, Time, Magic, Mourning, Tragedy, Sorrow and Secrecy.
Reds:
Love, Passion, Desire, Heat, Fire, Longing, Lust, Sexuality, Sensitivity, Joy, Strength, Leadership, Courage, Vigor, Willpower, Aggression, Warning, Hunger, Wrath, Stress, Action, Vibrance, Radiance, Daring, Impulsiveness, Physicality and Determination.
Oranges:
Joy, Warmth, Heat, Sunshine, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Ferocity, Success, Encouragement, Change, Determination, Health, Stimulation, Happiness, Fun, Enjoyment, , Freedom, Self-Expression, Aspiration, Vitality, Awareness and Fascination.
Yellows:
Freshness, Happiness, Positivity, Clarity, Energy, Optimism, Enlightenment, Remembrance, Intellect, Honor, Loyalty, Spontaneity, Memory, Vision, Confidence, Cheerfulness, Criticality, Aversion, Concern and Communication.
Greens:
Life, Renewal, Nature, Sustainability, Creation, Growth, Harmony, Freshness, Safety, Fertility, Earth, Ambition, Hopefulness, Opportunity, Wealth, Luck, Envy, Health, Rebirth,, Youth, Inexperience, Endurance, Fortune, Reliability and Hope.
Blues:
Depth, Space, Freedom, Intuition, Imagination, Expansiveness, Inspiration, Sensitivity, Trust, Nobility, Sincerity, Wisdom, Confidence, Stability, Belief, Restfulness, Calm, Serenity, Peace, Drama, Intrigue, Expression, Tranquility and Intelligence.
Purple:
Spirituality, Divinity, Higher-Self, Passion, Third-Eye, Fulfillment, Vitality, Royalty, Elegance, Refinement, Oneness, Wealth, Strength, Consciousness, Uniqueness, Creativity, Nostalgia, Vanity, Mystery, Illusion, Selflessness and Richness.
Greys:
Neutrality, Timelessness, Control, Knowledge, Intersection, Truth, Mindfulness, Perspective, Wisdom, Emotional Balance, Integrity, Honesty, Intellect, Conservative, Androgyny, Discipline, Shadow, Understated, Ambivalence, Ambiguity, Rationality, Modern, and Insensitivity.
Whites:
Purity, Innocence, Light, Naivety, Goodness, Simplicity, Heavenliness, Safety, Brilliance, Illumination, Understanding, Cleanliness, Faith, Beginnings, Sterility, Spirituality, Possibility, Humility, Sincerity, Protection, Softness, Wholeness, and Perfection.
Browns:
Connectedness, Grounded, Versatility, Ruggedness, Approachability, Organic, Wholesomeness, Comfort, Timidness, Wistful, Friendliness, Solidity, Tribal, Conventional, Rooted, Predictable, Counsel, Healing, Foundations, Home, and Steadfastness.
Teals/ Turquoises:
Balance, Serenity, Physic, Flowing, Creative, Sensations, Self-realization, Thoughtfulness, Gentleness, Awareness, Intuition, Sexuality, Healing, Patience, Forethought, Protection, Admiration, Refreshing, Vitality, Electricity, Meaningfulness, Intention, Kindness, and Understanding.
The Unifying Nature of Light, Color, Sound, Music and Spirit
The origin of the conceptual understanding of color came from Aristotle who theorized that color was a product of a mixture of white and black. This was the prevailing belief until 1666, when Sir Isaac Newton’s prism experiments provided the scientific basis for our modern understanding of color. Newton showed that a prism could refract or visually separate white light into a range of colors, which we know today as the spectrum of visible colors. He also showed that the recombination of these spectral colors re-created the white light which they orientated from. Although he recognized that the spectrum was continuous, Newton used the seven primary color names red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet for segments of the spectrum analogously with the seven notes of the musical scale. Newton derived this from the ancient Greek sophists, who believed in a connection between the colors, the musical notes, the known objects in the solar system, and the days of the week. Newton’s color circle shows the colors correlated with musical notes. The spectral colors from red to violet are divided by the notes of the musical scale, starting at D. The circle completes a full octave, from D to D. Newton’s circle places red, at one end of the spectrum, next to violet, at the other. This reflects the fact that non-spectral purple colors are observed when red and violet light are mixed.This, of course, provides us with the deeper understanding that our visual and auditory perceptions of the material world are inherently connected to each other in our subconscious mind. Spiritually, the visible spectrum of light has become analogous to the "Ark of the Covenant" in Christian concepts and the correlations of the colors to the Chakra's in the Veda's.
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The Unity of Color and Sound Via Perception
There is a natural relationship that exists between sound, music and color (visible light). It brings to mind the lyrics from famous Movies such as "The Sound Of Music" in which the verse "The hills are alive with the sound of music" is sung with a deep and reverent meaning or the song lyrics of Colors of the Wind which asks melodically "Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?" . While beginning to see and understand the relationship and unifying qualities of sound and light ( like the concept that both sound and light can be visually “represented” by waves and the unit Hertz can be used for both) there are nonetheless at least as many differences as there are similarities. It is therefor very important to mention that sound and light are not the same “thing” and the effect they have when “interacting” or their "unifying qualities" with the world around us (as well as the effect they have on us as unique sentient beings) differs as well. Because of this difference you can not simply “replace” one with the other but understanding their underlying and defining relationships is an important tool to your subconscious perception and understanding of the material world. We begin to see that the unifying qualities of these two universal elements are more so to be “complimentary” and/or “enhance” the experience of each other through the human mind.
Commonalities of Sound and Light
- Both exhibit oscillatory wavelike characteristics with various frequencies, wavelengths, and amplitudes.
- The sensed intensity is dependent on the amplitude of the wave.
- Both propagate at a finite speed.
- Both exhibit Doppler shifts toward higher frequencies when the source of the wave is approaching us.
- Both undergo refraction, diffraction and interference.
- Both exhibit oscillatory wavelike characteristics with various frequencies, wavelengths, and amplitudes.
- The sensed intensity is dependent on the amplitude of the wave.
- Both propagate at a finite speed.
- Both exhibit Doppler shifts toward higher frequencies when the source of the wave is approaching us.
- Both undergo refraction, diffraction and interference.
Differentiations of Sound and Light
- The frequencies of visible light and audible sound differ from each other by more than ten orders of magnitude.
Audible acoustic range: roughly 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz vs. visible optical range: roughly 380 trillion Hz to 760 trillion Hz.
- Sound is a form of mechanical energy caused by vibrations of matter whereas light is electromagnetic energy caused by interacting electric and magnetic fields.
- Light waves are composed of transverse waves (oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of “propagation”) in an electromagnetic field. Sound waves are mechanical longitudinal waves (oscillate in the direction of "propagation") causing alternating compression and expansion of matter.
- Regardless of the physical source of a sound wave it will travel through the air as longitudinal wave. On the other hand, sound can be transmitted through solids as both longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
- Sound requires a medium to propagate, light does not. Therefor while light does “propagate” through a vacuum (absence of a medium), sound does not.
- The denser the medium, the greater the speed of sound. The opposite is true of light.
- Electromagnetic waves (including light) is a “stream of particles” (photons). Sound does not consist out of particles. With other words, sound is only a wave, whereas light exhibits both wave and particle properties.
- Light waves can be polarized, but sound waves cannot.
- The frequencies of visible light and audible sound differ from each other by more than ten orders of magnitude.
Audible acoustic range: roughly 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz vs. visible optical range: roughly 380 trillion Hz to 760 trillion Hz.
- Sound is a form of mechanical energy caused by vibrations of matter whereas light is electromagnetic energy caused by interacting electric and magnetic fields.
- Light waves are composed of transverse waves (oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of “propagation”) in an electromagnetic field. Sound waves are mechanical longitudinal waves (oscillate in the direction of "propagation") causing alternating compression and expansion of matter.
- Regardless of the physical source of a sound wave it will travel through the air as longitudinal wave. On the other hand, sound can be transmitted through solids as both longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
- Sound requires a medium to propagate, light does not. Therefor while light does “propagate” through a vacuum (absence of a medium), sound does not.
- The denser the medium, the greater the speed of sound. The opposite is true of light.
- Electromagnetic waves (including light) is a “stream of particles” (photons). Sound does not consist out of particles. With other words, sound is only a wave, whereas light exhibits both wave and particle properties.
- Light waves can be polarized, but sound waves cannot.
Lights and Sounds: Mixing Things Up
Another interesting difference between sound and light/ color is what happens when you mix more than one color together versus what occurs when you simultaneously play more than one musical note/ tone.
LIGHT & COLOR: 1 + 1 = 1 (equals 1)
When you take two or more colors and mix them, you get a “new” color, a unique color of it’s own. You will not be able to see anymore what exact colors were used to get to this color by just watching this new color. When you use light as medium the a color will become lighter (closer to white, additive – RGB) with every added color, when you use pigmented mediums such as oils and chalks the new color will become darker (closer to black, subtractive – CMYK).
LIGHT & COLOR: 1 + 1 = 1 (equals 1)
When you take two or more colors and mix them, you get a “new” color, a unique color of it’s own. You will not be able to see anymore what exact colors were used to get to this color by just watching this new color. When you use light as medium the a color will become lighter (closer to white, additive – RGB) with every added color, when you use pigmented mediums such as oils and chalks the new color will become darker (closer to black, subtractive – CMYK).
Results obtained when mixing additive colors are often counter-intuitive for people accustomed to the subtractive color system of pigments, dyes, inks and other substances that present color to the eye by reflection rather than emission. Additive color is a result of the way the eye detects color, and is not a property of light. There is a vast difference between a pure spectral yellow light, with a wavelength of approximately 580 nm, and a mixture of red and green light. That said, both stimulate our eyes in a similar manner, so we, more often than not, can't detect a difference, and both are perceived as yellow light to the human eye and mind.
SOUND/TONE: 1 + 1 ≥ 2 (equals or is greater then 2)
The playing of sounds, tones or musical notes together gives a vastly different interaction than that of mixing colors. When you play two or more sounds together, they do not become a “new” single tone. You will more than likely still be able to audtorily seperate and differentiate the tones being used simultaneously. Combined tones can even create additional “tones” when played together due to the possible interaction of sound waves between the harmonics or by interference between the concurrently played tones or notes. To paraphrase, this means that when mixing sound/tones/notes you can create a 'poly-tone’ or 'multicolored’ auditory work of art, but when mixing light/colors you can easily end up with a 'mono-colored’ or dull and 'monotone’ work by mixing to many colors together.
SOUND/TONE: 1 + 1 ≥ 2 (equals or is greater then 2)
The playing of sounds, tones or musical notes together gives a vastly different interaction than that of mixing colors. When you play two or more sounds together, they do not become a “new” single tone. You will more than likely still be able to audtorily seperate and differentiate the tones being used simultaneously. Combined tones can even create additional “tones” when played together due to the possible interaction of sound waves between the harmonics or by interference between the concurrently played tones or notes. To paraphrase, this means that when mixing sound/tones/notes you can create a 'poly-tone’ or 'multicolored’ auditory work of art, but when mixing light/colors you can easily end up with a 'mono-colored’ or dull and 'monotone’ work by mixing to many colors together.
The Language of Numbers and Mathematics
Mathematics and the numbers used within it certainly are a language all their own. Like any language, you learn it by studying it's rules and relationships, just as you learned vocabulary, grammar, syntax and literature in regards to any language art.
Peter Hilton of SUNY Binghamton writes in his book Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers that, “the most common fallacy is to confuse mathematics with elementary arithmetic and to think that progress is measured by performing ever more complicated calculations with speed, dexterity, and accuracy.” Mathematics and numbers are so much more than mere calculations or digits. To a numerologist or mathematician, the language of numbers is as much an expression of the human spirit as literature, music or painting.
To help build this understanding we will attempt to universally define "Language" as the following:
"The cognitive and social development that leads to the acquisition of the skills necessary to communicate and articulate ideas, feelings, and information. It is the way we express ourselves, the way we process information, and the way we apply the information we have received.”
How does this definition apply more specifically to numbers and mathematics?
In our early years, math is taught as just basic arithmetic. This fulfills part one of the definition of what makes a language: “learning the skills necessary to communicate ideas, feelings and information.” In arithmetic, we learn about numbers and the "words", symbols and "quantitative" value that define and relate to them individually and between or with one another.
For example, we learnt correlations of:
one, 1 or "I"
two, 2 or "II"
three, 3 or "III"
four, 4 or "IV"
five, 5 or "V"
and so on...
We understand that the association between the word, the symbol, and the "quantity" is committed to memory and used to express ideas. When the numeral 5 or "V" is seen, the mind reads the word "five" and often visualizes or thinks of the quantity of five objects. The number is a symbol for the word which is a symbol for the object. We also learn to use "shorthand" numerals for larger numbers since it is easier than writing the words ( example: “one million, six hundred forty-five thousand, and three hundred two” would be written as "1,645,302" )
Once number association is learned, we usually move on to the "computational" skills of arithmetic, learning the operations we use to influence and work within the language of numbers. Most commonly, the four basic operations– addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division– are the "foundation" of all our initial understanding of all mathematical languages. Again, we see that symbols are used to represent words, which represent computational actions or understanding. The mind sees a symbol, thinks a word and understands an action.
Once having learned these basic concepts and skills with numbers and math, we usually move to the second part of the definition of understanding it as a language: “To express ourselves, to process the information, and to apply the information we have learned.” This most often describes the introduction of word problems and the application of our problem solving abilities within the language of math. In a word problem, the student reads the words, interprets the information and translates it into a mathematical model. All the information needed to solve the problem is given. All word problems have the same basic components: a problem that needs to be solved, the information that defines the problem, the operation(s) to be used, and a conclusion derived from the results of the operations.
Simply put, math is a language that is no more foreign or complex than the language of music. Once the melody, harmony and rhythm of math are learned, any problem can be solved. Moreover, just like music, mathematics is a language that expresses the human spirit and can be used and assigned spiritual value just as much as it is assigned a quantitative value.
Peter Hilton of SUNY Binghamton writes in his book Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers that, “the most common fallacy is to confuse mathematics with elementary arithmetic and to think that progress is measured by performing ever more complicated calculations with speed, dexterity, and accuracy.” Mathematics and numbers are so much more than mere calculations or digits. To a numerologist or mathematician, the language of numbers is as much an expression of the human spirit as literature, music or painting.
To help build this understanding we will attempt to universally define "Language" as the following:
"The cognitive and social development that leads to the acquisition of the skills necessary to communicate and articulate ideas, feelings, and information. It is the way we express ourselves, the way we process information, and the way we apply the information we have received.”
How does this definition apply more specifically to numbers and mathematics?
In our early years, math is taught as just basic arithmetic. This fulfills part one of the definition of what makes a language: “learning the skills necessary to communicate ideas, feelings and information.” In arithmetic, we learn about numbers and the "words", symbols and "quantitative" value that define and relate to them individually and between or with one another.
For example, we learnt correlations of:
one, 1 or "I"
two, 2 or "II"
three, 3 or "III"
four, 4 or "IV"
five, 5 or "V"
and so on...
We understand that the association between the word, the symbol, and the "quantity" is committed to memory and used to express ideas. When the numeral 5 or "V" is seen, the mind reads the word "five" and often visualizes or thinks of the quantity of five objects. The number is a symbol for the word which is a symbol for the object. We also learn to use "shorthand" numerals for larger numbers since it is easier than writing the words ( example: “one million, six hundred forty-five thousand, and three hundred two” would be written as "1,645,302" )
Once number association is learned, we usually move on to the "computational" skills of arithmetic, learning the operations we use to influence and work within the language of numbers. Most commonly, the four basic operations– addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division– are the "foundation" of all our initial understanding of all mathematical languages. Again, we see that symbols are used to represent words, which represent computational actions or understanding. The mind sees a symbol, thinks a word and understands an action.
Once having learned these basic concepts and skills with numbers and math, we usually move to the second part of the definition of understanding it as a language: “To express ourselves, to process the information, and to apply the information we have learned.” This most often describes the introduction of word problems and the application of our problem solving abilities within the language of math. In a word problem, the student reads the words, interprets the information and translates it into a mathematical model. All the information needed to solve the problem is given. All word problems have the same basic components: a problem that needs to be solved, the information that defines the problem, the operation(s) to be used, and a conclusion derived from the results of the operations.
Simply put, math is a language that is no more foreign or complex than the language of music. Once the melody, harmony and rhythm of math are learned, any problem can be solved. Moreover, just like music, mathematics is a language that expresses the human spirit and can be used and assigned spiritual value just as much as it is assigned a quantitative value.
Understanding the Spiritual Language of Numbers
The most commonly understood spiritual languages of numbers are taught through the studies of Gematria and Numerology. Both of these faith based numerological studies attempt to define and understand numbers and their spiritual meanings as an active language in our lives. With the numbers you can take in and receive information about the material world in exist in consciously by the understanding and use of the language of numbers and their connection to you as reflection of your subconscious. If you are familiar with Astrology, then you may know a little bit about gematria and number language; it is similar in quite a few ways but uses a different methodology to get the information and insight via the basic forms of numbers or singular digits and the "spirit" or "essence" of what they represent. In more complex terms Numerology is the idea that the universe is a "system" and once broken down into it's simplest form(s) we are left with the basic building blocks: numbers. These numbers can then be used to help us interpret, define and better understand the world and ourselves as individuals.
Gematria is a numerological system by which letters correspond to numbers. This system, developed by practitioners of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), derived from Greek influence and became a tool for interpreting spiritual/ scriptural texts. In gematria, each letter is represented by a number (for example, aleph = 1, bet = 2, etc.). One can then calculate the numerical value of a word by adding together the values of each letter in it. In the realm of transcribing scriptural texts, the interpreter bases their understanding of the underlying message on the numerological equivalence of words within a passage. If a word’s numerical value equals that of another word, a commentator might then define a subconscious connection between the two words and the verses in which they appear and use this to infer a broader conceptual relationship.
Gematria is a numerological system by which letters correspond to numbers. This system, developed by practitioners of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), derived from Greek influence and became a tool for interpreting spiritual/ scriptural texts. In gematria, each letter is represented by a number (for example, aleph = 1, bet = 2, etc.). One can then calculate the numerical value of a word by adding together the values of each letter in it. In the realm of transcribing scriptural texts, the interpreter bases their understanding of the underlying message on the numerological equivalence of words within a passage. If a word’s numerical value equals that of another word, a commentator might then define a subconscious connection between the two words and the verses in which they appear and use this to infer a broader conceptual relationship.
The Mystical Origins of Numerology & Gematria
While many would say that there are more similarities than differences and thus a connected origin between Numerology and Gematria there are still some small differences in the uses and interpretations of these numerically based languages. Both are useful tools for deciphering the material world you exist in. The theory behind numerology is based on the Pythagorean idea that all things can be expressed in numerical terms because they are ultimately reducible to numbers. Using a method analogous to that of the Greek and Hebrew alphabets (in which each letter also represented a number), modern numerology attaches a series of digits to an inquirer’s name and date of birth and from these purports to divine the person’s true nature and prospects.
Gematria is essential to Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. The very basis of the Kabbalistic Cosmological System rests on the belief that God created the universe through the power of numbers in correspondence to their values or essence in all material things. In fact, the many names of the original Hebrew God(s) and their permutations in Kabbalah have specific numeric values that are believed to contain potent powers when used within our material plane of existence. Throughout history, many spiritual societies and religions have believed that the older Spiritual Texts such as the Talmud, the Torah and the Dead Sea Scrolls contain secrets in their original transliterations that can be revealed by gematria and used to predict events, divine and manifest futures and connect one with their transcendental self.
Gematria is essential to Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. The very basis of the Kabbalistic Cosmological System rests on the belief that God created the universe through the power of numbers in correspondence to their values or essence in all material things. In fact, the many names of the original Hebrew God(s) and their permutations in Kabbalah have specific numeric values that are believed to contain potent powers when used within our material plane of existence. Throughout history, many spiritual societies and religions have believed that the older Spiritual Texts such as the Talmud, the Torah and the Dead Sea Scrolls contain secrets in their original transliterations that can be revealed by gematria and used to predict events, divine and manifest futures and connect one with their transcendental self.
Alpha-Numeric Connections
A simple example of Gematria is the following. The Hebrew word for father, ab, is composed of the first two letters of the language's alphabet. The numeric value for each letter, 1 + 2, equals 3 (see numeric values table below). The two letters in the word for mother, em, adds to 41 (1 + 40). Added together, both words equal 44. The sum of the letters in the Hebrew word for child (yaelaed) is also 44, showing that it takes the "sum" of a mother and father to create a child. A Christian version of Gematria (which some label Biblical numerology) uses the Greek values of its letters to hunt for symbolism in words used in, and related to, the New Testament. The numeric representation of each of the letters in the Latin, Hebrew, Greek and Simple English alphabet is represented in the chart to the left. Hebrew contains twenty-two letters, with five of them taking on a slightly different shape if they are found at the end of a word (Hebrew is written right to left). These five exceptions are the letters final kof, final mem, final nun, final pe and final tsade. The original Greek alphabet had 22 letters. Early in its history, however, it dropped the letter digamma (also known as stigma, the sixth letter). It also soon dropped the letters koppa and san (also called sampi), as well as adding letters upsilon, phi, chi, psi and omega. This meant that what we consider classical Greek ultimately had twenty-four letters when it took shape in the fourth century B.C. When it came to having letters represent numbers, however, the Greeks utilized their classic twenty-four character alphabet but added back the letters digamma (stigma), koppa and san (sampi). The below twenty-seven letters, with the numeric values they represent, have been in use from at least the third century B.C. to modern times |
The Essence, Attributes and Symbology of Numbers
ZERO - 0
The Number Zero is the Alpha (beginning) and Omega (the highest) as there is no beginning and no end; all is infinite. The ancients proclaimed that the ‘God force’ is a circle whose centre is everywhere and its circumference is nowhere. Zero is the symbol of ‘nothingness’ and denotes freedom from limitations in this material world. Zero is the number of the God’ force and Universal Energies and reinforces, amplifies and magnifies the vibrations of the numbers it appears with. The number zero encompasses the attributes of all other numbers, and brings one closer to the ‘God force’ or ‘Source’. Number zero resonates with the vibrations and energies of eternity, infinity, oneness, wholeness, continuing cycles and flow, and the beginning point. It also stands for potential and/or choice, and when this number presents and recurs it is a message to do with developing one’s spiritual aspects as zero is considered to represent the beginning of a spiritual journey and highlights the uncertainties that may entail. It suggests that you listen to your intuition and higher-self as this is where you will find all of your answers.
ONE - 1
Number 1 resonates with the vibrations and attributes of new beginnings, creation, independence, uniqueness, motivation, striving forward and progress, ambition and will power, positivity and positiveness, the energies of pioneering, raw energy, force, activity, self-leadership and assertiveness, initiative, instinct and intuition, the masculine attributes, organization, achievement and success, strength and self-reliance, tenacity, forcefulness and authority, love, inspiration, attainment, glory, happiness, fame, fulfilment and omniscience, and creating your own realities. Negatively, number 1 relates to single-mindedness, intolerance, conceit, narrow-mindedness, lacking in emotion and being weak-willed, dependence, passivity, aggression, arrogance and dominance.
TWO - 2
Number 2 resonates with the vibrations of service and duty, balance and harmony, adaptability, diplomacy, charm, co-operation, consideration, friendliness, receptivity and love, understanding, personal will, the peacemaker, gentleness and kindness, art, insightfulness, ambition, sensitivity, placidity, just and justice, selflessness, sociability and support, attention to detail, decisiveness, poise, intuition, caution, flexibility, grace, devotion, mediation, partnerships and relationships, encouragement, happiness and musical rhythm, faith and trust and serving and living your Divine life purpose and soul mission. Negatively, number 2 resonates with indifference, the inability to take responsibility, fearfulness, pessimism, dependency, indecisiveness, hesitation, lack of balance, instability and irresoluteness, insensitivity, inflexibility, stagnation, a lack of consideration, unemotional and unloving, argumentative and disagreeability, fears such as the fear of unplanned changes, of making mistakes, of being alone and the fear of the unknown.
THREE - 3
Number 3 resonates with the energies of optimism and joy, inspiration and creativity, speech and communication, good taste, imagination and intelligence, sociability and society, friendliness, kindness and compassion, art, humour, energy, growth, expansion and the principles of increase, spontaneity, broad-minded thinking, encouragement, assistance, talent and skills, culture, wit, a love of fun and pleasure, freedom-seeking, adventure, exuberance, brilliance, free-form, being brave, non-confrontational, free-form, rhythm, passion, surprise, sensitivity, self-expression, affability, enthusiasm, youthfulness, enlivenment, psychic ability, manifesting and manifestation. Number 3 also resonates with the energies of the Ascended Masters or Holy Spirits, and indicates that the Ascended Masters are around you, assisting when asked. The Ascended Masters help you to focus upon the Divine spark within yourself and others, and assist with manifesting your desires. They are helping you to find peace, clarity and love within. Negatively, number 3 relates to indifference, a lack of stamina and concentration, a spectacular rise and fall, mood swings and mania.
FOUR - 4
Number 4 resonates with the vibrations and energies of practicality, organization and exactitude, service, patience, devotion, application, pragmatism, patriotism, dignity, trust and trust-worthiness, endurance, loyalty, mastery, building solid foundations, conservatism, determination, production and hard work, high morals, traditional values, honesty and integrity, inner-wisdom, security, self-control, loyalty, conscientiousness, reality and realistic values, stability and ability, progress, management, justice, seriousness, discipline, system and order, maintenance, constructiveness, dependability, conviction, passion and drive. Number 4 also resonates with the energies of the Archangels. Negatively, number 4 relates to a lack of convention and conviction, the inability to adapt, clumsiness, laziness and dullness.
FIVE - 5
Number 5 resonates with the influences and attributes of personal freedom, the unconventional, individualism, non-attachment, change, life lessons learned through experience, variety, adaptability and versatility, resourcefulness, motivation, progress, activity, experience, travel and adventure, sympathy and understanding, sociability and companionability, release and surrender, influence, sensuality, promotion, natural flair, vivacious, courage and being courageous, health and healing, idealism, telepathy, pleasure-seeking and pleasure loving, vitality, vision and the visionary, expansion, opportunity, story-telling, mercy, kindness, invention, magnetism, competitiveness, imagination, curiosity, cleverness and intelligence, and making life choices and decisions. Negatively, number 5 relates to being rash and irresponsible, inconsistent, unreliability, thoughtlessness, non-committal, fear of change, rigid in thought and action, a lack of vitality, a dislike of confinement and routine, restlessness, inactivity and stagnation, upheaval and discord.
SIX - 6
Number 6 is related to the vibrations and energies of unconditional love, balance and harmony, home and family, domesticity, parenthood, guardianship, service to others, selflessness, responsibility, nurturing, care, empathy and sympathy, self-sacrifice, humanitarianism, the ability to compromise, emotional depth, honesty and integrity, adjustment, stability, poise, protection, firmness, healing, idealism, just and justice, conscientiousness, burden-fearing, solution-finding, problem-solving, seeing clearly, teaching, convention, curiosity, peace and peacefulness, circulation, grace and dignity, simplicity, reliability, material needs and economy, providing and provision, agriculture and growth, musical talent. The negative aspects of number 6 are weakness and being weak-willed, a superiority complex, impracticality, shallowness, submissiveness, restlessness, un-supportiveness, selfishness and being easily stressed.
SEVEN - 7
Number 7 resonates with the vibrations and energies of the ‘Collective Consciousness’, faith and spirituality, spiritual awakening and awareness, spiritual enlightenment, spiritual acceptance and development, mysticism, intuition and inner-knowing, inner-wisdom, psychic abilities, the esoteric, inner-selves, deep contemplation, introspection, eccentric, religion, thoughtfulness, understanding of others, natural healer and healing, secrets, myth, ritual, peace, poise, emotions and feelings, inner-strength, endurance and perseverance, persistence of purpose, the ability to bear hardships, quick-wit, the loner, solitary, isolation, long-sighted, the non-conformist, independence and individualism, intentions, manifesting and manifestation in time and space, good fortune, mental analysis, philosophy and the philosophical, technicality, scientific research, science, alchemy, genius, a keen mind, specializing and the specialist, the inventor, determination, the written word, logic, understanding, discernment and discerning, knowledge-seeking, study, education and learning, writing and the writer, evolution, stability, the ability to set limits, completion, refinement, stoicism, silence, perfection, chastity, dignity, ascetic, rigor, ahead of the times. Negatively, the vibrations of the number 7 are morbidity and depression, inactivity, hypercritical, anti-social, pessimistic, dependency and co-dependency, stagnation, lack of persistence, pride, narrow-mindedness, distance, arguments and being argumentative, misanthropic, resentment and being resentful, self-righteousness, unwilling and/or unable to share ideas and compromise, limitations and silence.
EIGHT - 8
Number 8 resonates with the influences and vibrations of authority and personal power, self-confidence, executive ability, confidence, inner-strength, professionalism and the professional, management, material freedom, success, good judgement, money, finances, riches, manifesting wealth, abundance and prosperity, provision, investments, discrimination and discernment, giving and receiving, thoroughness, dependability, self-reliance, repose, practicality, consideration, inner-wisdom, self-sufficiency, social status, pragmatism, the ego, aggregation, compassion, dictatorship, executive, delegation, reality, truth and integrity, compassion, dictatorship, multiples, employment, stability, appearance, customs, skills and talents, exchanges, truth, good judgement and problem-solving, organisation and organizing, achieving and achievements, decisiveness, control, constant, ambition, the authoritarian, challenge, efficiency, trustworthiness, insight, planning and the planner, sociability, works independently, learning through experience, true justice, retreat, patience, caution, self-discipline, free-will, insight, spiritual consciousness, a desire for peace and a love of humanity and world transformation. Number 8 is the number of Karma – the Universal Spiritual Law of Cause and Effect. The negative aspects of number 8 are a superiority complex, greed, tactlessness and domineering.
NINE - 9
Number 9 is the number of Universal love, eternity, faith, Universal Spiritual Laws, karma, spiritual enlightenment, spiritual awakening, service to humanity, humanitarianism and the humanitarian, lightworking and lightworkers, leading by positive example, philanthropy and the philanthropist, charity, self-sacrifice, selflessness, destiny, soul purpose and mission, generosity, a higher perspective, romance, inner-strength, public relations, responsibility, intuition, strength of character, learning to say ‘No’, creative abilities, sensitivity, loyalty, generalist, discretion, brilliance, problem-solving, inner-wisdom, self-love, freedom, popularity, high ideals, tolerance, humility, altruism and benevolence, empathy, compassion, non-conformity, artistic genius, an expansive viewpoint, eccentricity, communication, influence, perfection, magnetism, understanding, forgiveness, compassion and sympathy, the visionary, duty and calling, obligation, mysticism, optimism and Divine wisdom. Negatively, number 9 relates to disconnection, lethargy and an inability to concentrate and focus.
TEN - 10
Number 10 resonates with the vibrations and energies of leadership, optimism, confidence, independence, creative powers, success, energy, originality, adaptability, determination and individuality. The number 10 reduces to the single digit of 1 (1+0=1).
ELEVEN -11
The karmic Master Number 11 symbolizes the principles of spiritual awakening and enlightenment, high energy, idealism, inspiration and intuition, illumination, visionary, enthusiasm, creative/creativity, self-expression and sensitivity, and mysticism. Number 11 tells us that to connect with our higher-selves is to know and live our soul mission and life purpose. Eleven is usually called 'the Illuminator', 'the Messenger' or 'the Teacher' and relates to those who are here to be inspirational guiding lights, and their mission is to bring illumination to others and to help raise spiritual awareness. This master number brings a message from the spiritual realms to pay special attention to your thoughts and ideas as these are revealing truth to you This number teaches us that with positive affirmations and an optimistic attitude you can manifest your desires and help you to achieve your goals and aspirations. They will also assist you upon your spiritual life purpose and soul mission. Number 11 encourages you to contribute your unique perspective and philosophy to instigate a new consciousness. Seek out some form of outlet where there can be active participation, whether it be through one’s own profession, or some charitable organization. Working with others gives the opportunity to be the inspirational leader, setting an example for others to learn from.
The Number Zero is the Alpha (beginning) and Omega (the highest) as there is no beginning and no end; all is infinite. The ancients proclaimed that the ‘God force’ is a circle whose centre is everywhere and its circumference is nowhere. Zero is the symbol of ‘nothingness’ and denotes freedom from limitations in this material world. Zero is the number of the God’ force and Universal Energies and reinforces, amplifies and magnifies the vibrations of the numbers it appears with. The number zero encompasses the attributes of all other numbers, and brings one closer to the ‘God force’ or ‘Source’. Number zero resonates with the vibrations and energies of eternity, infinity, oneness, wholeness, continuing cycles and flow, and the beginning point. It also stands for potential and/or choice, and when this number presents and recurs it is a message to do with developing one’s spiritual aspects as zero is considered to represent the beginning of a spiritual journey and highlights the uncertainties that may entail. It suggests that you listen to your intuition and higher-self as this is where you will find all of your answers.
ONE - 1
Number 1 resonates with the vibrations and attributes of new beginnings, creation, independence, uniqueness, motivation, striving forward and progress, ambition and will power, positivity and positiveness, the energies of pioneering, raw energy, force, activity, self-leadership and assertiveness, initiative, instinct and intuition, the masculine attributes, organization, achievement and success, strength and self-reliance, tenacity, forcefulness and authority, love, inspiration, attainment, glory, happiness, fame, fulfilment and omniscience, and creating your own realities. Negatively, number 1 relates to single-mindedness, intolerance, conceit, narrow-mindedness, lacking in emotion and being weak-willed, dependence, passivity, aggression, arrogance and dominance.
TWO - 2
Number 2 resonates with the vibrations of service and duty, balance and harmony, adaptability, diplomacy, charm, co-operation, consideration, friendliness, receptivity and love, understanding, personal will, the peacemaker, gentleness and kindness, art, insightfulness, ambition, sensitivity, placidity, just and justice, selflessness, sociability and support, attention to detail, decisiveness, poise, intuition, caution, flexibility, grace, devotion, mediation, partnerships and relationships, encouragement, happiness and musical rhythm, faith and trust and serving and living your Divine life purpose and soul mission. Negatively, number 2 resonates with indifference, the inability to take responsibility, fearfulness, pessimism, dependency, indecisiveness, hesitation, lack of balance, instability and irresoluteness, insensitivity, inflexibility, stagnation, a lack of consideration, unemotional and unloving, argumentative and disagreeability, fears such as the fear of unplanned changes, of making mistakes, of being alone and the fear of the unknown.
THREE - 3
Number 3 resonates with the energies of optimism and joy, inspiration and creativity, speech and communication, good taste, imagination and intelligence, sociability and society, friendliness, kindness and compassion, art, humour, energy, growth, expansion and the principles of increase, spontaneity, broad-minded thinking, encouragement, assistance, talent and skills, culture, wit, a love of fun and pleasure, freedom-seeking, adventure, exuberance, brilliance, free-form, being brave, non-confrontational, free-form, rhythm, passion, surprise, sensitivity, self-expression, affability, enthusiasm, youthfulness, enlivenment, psychic ability, manifesting and manifestation. Number 3 also resonates with the energies of the Ascended Masters or Holy Spirits, and indicates that the Ascended Masters are around you, assisting when asked. The Ascended Masters help you to focus upon the Divine spark within yourself and others, and assist with manifesting your desires. They are helping you to find peace, clarity and love within. Negatively, number 3 relates to indifference, a lack of stamina and concentration, a spectacular rise and fall, mood swings and mania.
FOUR - 4
Number 4 resonates with the vibrations and energies of practicality, organization and exactitude, service, patience, devotion, application, pragmatism, patriotism, dignity, trust and trust-worthiness, endurance, loyalty, mastery, building solid foundations, conservatism, determination, production and hard work, high morals, traditional values, honesty and integrity, inner-wisdom, security, self-control, loyalty, conscientiousness, reality and realistic values, stability and ability, progress, management, justice, seriousness, discipline, system and order, maintenance, constructiveness, dependability, conviction, passion and drive. Number 4 also resonates with the energies of the Archangels. Negatively, number 4 relates to a lack of convention and conviction, the inability to adapt, clumsiness, laziness and dullness.
FIVE - 5
Number 5 resonates with the influences and attributes of personal freedom, the unconventional, individualism, non-attachment, change, life lessons learned through experience, variety, adaptability and versatility, resourcefulness, motivation, progress, activity, experience, travel and adventure, sympathy and understanding, sociability and companionability, release and surrender, influence, sensuality, promotion, natural flair, vivacious, courage and being courageous, health and healing, idealism, telepathy, pleasure-seeking and pleasure loving, vitality, vision and the visionary, expansion, opportunity, story-telling, mercy, kindness, invention, magnetism, competitiveness, imagination, curiosity, cleverness and intelligence, and making life choices and decisions. Negatively, number 5 relates to being rash and irresponsible, inconsistent, unreliability, thoughtlessness, non-committal, fear of change, rigid in thought and action, a lack of vitality, a dislike of confinement and routine, restlessness, inactivity and stagnation, upheaval and discord.
SIX - 6
Number 6 is related to the vibrations and energies of unconditional love, balance and harmony, home and family, domesticity, parenthood, guardianship, service to others, selflessness, responsibility, nurturing, care, empathy and sympathy, self-sacrifice, humanitarianism, the ability to compromise, emotional depth, honesty and integrity, adjustment, stability, poise, protection, firmness, healing, idealism, just and justice, conscientiousness, burden-fearing, solution-finding, problem-solving, seeing clearly, teaching, convention, curiosity, peace and peacefulness, circulation, grace and dignity, simplicity, reliability, material needs and economy, providing and provision, agriculture and growth, musical talent. The negative aspects of number 6 are weakness and being weak-willed, a superiority complex, impracticality, shallowness, submissiveness, restlessness, un-supportiveness, selfishness and being easily stressed.
SEVEN - 7
Number 7 resonates with the vibrations and energies of the ‘Collective Consciousness’, faith and spirituality, spiritual awakening and awareness, spiritual enlightenment, spiritual acceptance and development, mysticism, intuition and inner-knowing, inner-wisdom, psychic abilities, the esoteric, inner-selves, deep contemplation, introspection, eccentric, religion, thoughtfulness, understanding of others, natural healer and healing, secrets, myth, ritual, peace, poise, emotions and feelings, inner-strength, endurance and perseverance, persistence of purpose, the ability to bear hardships, quick-wit, the loner, solitary, isolation, long-sighted, the non-conformist, independence and individualism, intentions, manifesting and manifestation in time and space, good fortune, mental analysis, philosophy and the philosophical, technicality, scientific research, science, alchemy, genius, a keen mind, specializing and the specialist, the inventor, determination, the written word, logic, understanding, discernment and discerning, knowledge-seeking, study, education and learning, writing and the writer, evolution, stability, the ability to set limits, completion, refinement, stoicism, silence, perfection, chastity, dignity, ascetic, rigor, ahead of the times. Negatively, the vibrations of the number 7 are morbidity and depression, inactivity, hypercritical, anti-social, pessimistic, dependency and co-dependency, stagnation, lack of persistence, pride, narrow-mindedness, distance, arguments and being argumentative, misanthropic, resentment and being resentful, self-righteousness, unwilling and/or unable to share ideas and compromise, limitations and silence.
EIGHT - 8
Number 8 resonates with the influences and vibrations of authority and personal power, self-confidence, executive ability, confidence, inner-strength, professionalism and the professional, management, material freedom, success, good judgement, money, finances, riches, manifesting wealth, abundance and prosperity, provision, investments, discrimination and discernment, giving and receiving, thoroughness, dependability, self-reliance, repose, practicality, consideration, inner-wisdom, self-sufficiency, social status, pragmatism, the ego, aggregation, compassion, dictatorship, executive, delegation, reality, truth and integrity, compassion, dictatorship, multiples, employment, stability, appearance, customs, skills and talents, exchanges, truth, good judgement and problem-solving, organisation and organizing, achieving and achievements, decisiveness, control, constant, ambition, the authoritarian, challenge, efficiency, trustworthiness, insight, planning and the planner, sociability, works independently, learning through experience, true justice, retreat, patience, caution, self-discipline, free-will, insight, spiritual consciousness, a desire for peace and a love of humanity and world transformation. Number 8 is the number of Karma – the Universal Spiritual Law of Cause and Effect. The negative aspects of number 8 are a superiority complex, greed, tactlessness and domineering.
NINE - 9
Number 9 is the number of Universal love, eternity, faith, Universal Spiritual Laws, karma, spiritual enlightenment, spiritual awakening, service to humanity, humanitarianism and the humanitarian, lightworking and lightworkers, leading by positive example, philanthropy and the philanthropist, charity, self-sacrifice, selflessness, destiny, soul purpose and mission, generosity, a higher perspective, romance, inner-strength, public relations, responsibility, intuition, strength of character, learning to say ‘No’, creative abilities, sensitivity, loyalty, generalist, discretion, brilliance, problem-solving, inner-wisdom, self-love, freedom, popularity, high ideals, tolerance, humility, altruism and benevolence, empathy, compassion, non-conformity, artistic genius, an expansive viewpoint, eccentricity, communication, influence, perfection, magnetism, understanding, forgiveness, compassion and sympathy, the visionary, duty and calling, obligation, mysticism, optimism and Divine wisdom. Negatively, number 9 relates to disconnection, lethargy and an inability to concentrate and focus.
TEN - 10
Number 10 resonates with the vibrations and energies of leadership, optimism, confidence, independence, creative powers, success, energy, originality, adaptability, determination and individuality. The number 10 reduces to the single digit of 1 (1+0=1).
ELEVEN -11
The karmic Master Number 11 symbolizes the principles of spiritual awakening and enlightenment, high energy, idealism, inspiration and intuition, illumination, visionary, enthusiasm, creative/creativity, self-expression and sensitivity, and mysticism. Number 11 tells us that to connect with our higher-selves is to know and live our soul mission and life purpose. Eleven is usually called 'the Illuminator', 'the Messenger' or 'the Teacher' and relates to those who are here to be inspirational guiding lights, and their mission is to bring illumination to others and to help raise spiritual awareness. This master number brings a message from the spiritual realms to pay special attention to your thoughts and ideas as these are revealing truth to you This number teaches us that with positive affirmations and an optimistic attitude you can manifest your desires and help you to achieve your goals and aspirations. They will also assist you upon your spiritual life purpose and soul mission. Number 11 encourages you to contribute your unique perspective and philosophy to instigate a new consciousness. Seek out some form of outlet where there can be active participation, whether it be through one’s own profession, or some charitable organization. Working with others gives the opportunity to be the inspirational leader, setting an example for others to learn from.