Numerology
The language of 'Numbers' represents the phenomenal reality of the cosmos.
Before numbers can evolve however, there needs to be a space within which to work.
This is represented by the zero.
The zero provides the space for all possible evolution of numbers.
It represents the potential of all numbers, while at the same time represents no number.
The zero is drawn like a circle (more like an ellipse) to represent that it has no beginning and no end.
In mathematics, dividing any number into zero will always equal zero. In addition, dividing any number by zero is undefined (or infinite).
The common number system that is in use today is called the base 10 number system. This means that there are 10 primary digits (0 - 9) that can be used in combination with each other to form a mathematical language.
The potential of any digit is always the greatest number in its base system. So for the base 10 system, the number 9 is of greatest significance.
The '9' will represent the culmination of our evolutionary process, as well as the location allotted for the adjusting and balancing of all limitations encountered through such evolution.
One
The symbology of 1 was (probably) first described as a circle (zero) with a dot in the center.
In ancient symbology this symbol also stood for the Sun, or the source of all life. From 1 comes everything else.
One is an expression of the state of pure consciousness, a representation of the infinite. Any number divided by 1 will always return itself.
Therefore, 1 has been termed the number of identity. There is complete harmony in the state of 1, as there are no distortions present there. Equally though, since there is nothing but 1, there is no way to experience it; it just IS. But in the stillness of universal consciousness resides the harmonic principle of duality, in its potential state. Therefore, the Creator, in an effort to experience Self, projected the Soul into the realm of duality in order to create the opportunity for experience. And it is this projection of Creator that then is exposed through the principle of numbers.
Two
Though 2 can be visualized as a product of 2 ones, it is also in and of itself, prime.
Two, as represented by duality, exists in a myriad of forms throughout the cosmos and, as such, must be considered as an entity all of its own.
In the realm of duality (2), we have the phenomena of, for instance, the laws of attraction and repulsion, the polarities of yin and yang, the numbers odd and even, cause and effect, etc.
Three
Three is the first created number, being the product of 1 and 2.
It exists as the union of 1 and 2, being the child of that union.
It cannot exist without either one of them, and as it dissolves, it returns to them. Due to the requirements just stated, 3 is best represented as the number of creation, or of that which is created.
Four
Just as 1 corresponds to 2, 2 corresponds to 4 in a similar way. Thus 4 is also revealed as a prime number.
The best example of this is the symbol of the '+', or cross. It is not enough to say that the circle is divided by 2 twice.
Four represents the phenomenal manifestation in nature described through the 4 directions, the 4 suits, the 4 elements, the 4 cardinal points of the zodiac, the angles of a square, etc.
Due to its association with the manifestation of nature, it best represents the structure through which the cosmos is built.
Seven
The product of the 3 primary numbers (1, 2 and 4) gives 7, which has been termed the number of Potency.
The numbers 5 and 6 are created numbers from the primaries 1 + 4 = 5 and 2 + 4 = 6.
When we build a triangle pointing up of the prime numbers (1, 2 and 4), and intersect it with another triangle of the created numbers pointing down, this figure, representing the interlocking of 2 triangles, is found in a number of metaphysical and mystical texts.
The triangle of Spirit (1,2,4) merges with the triangle representing the 3 created numbers of Matter (3,5,6). with the merging of the heavenly and earthly triangles, the number 7 is created, representing the spirit behind manifestation.
At the moment that the interlocking triangles converge in the top circle, a bottom circle emerges, as shown in the diagram above.
The top circle represents our physical plane opportunity to contact spirit, and the bottom circle is a spiritual plane replication of the top circle as each number transits through the 7 revealing its higher octave aspect.
J = 11
Q = 12
K = 13
When any number in the bottom circle is added to its counterpart--that number opposite it through the diagonal--we get the number 21, or (3) 7's.
When 21 is reduced to a single digit it adds up to 3 (shown in the center).
The number 3 is the first created number--being a product of the prime numbers 1 and 2--and is related to the act of creation, or evolution.
For every point in the top circle, there is an higher octave aspect in the bottom circle.
The diagram below shows this relationship as the number system is laid out over the chakra system.
Here we find that when the pairs of numbers at each chakra level are added together we get 14, or (2) 7's.
When that number is reduced to a single digit we are given 5, the number of Soul.
This suggests that the purpose for the journey into physical manifestation is for the evolution of the Soul.
Edited from the Oracle Cards website.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Triangle of Spirit merging with the Triangle of Matter
Simplistic symbolic picture of the evolution of number and of the suits.
In the 1st image, the red circle with black dot (drop of divine nectar) appears (1), while simultaneously the diagonal (2) emerges - dividing the space equally.
This reveals the black circle with red dot (the karmic drop of physicality - 3, the created one).
The red circle (Heaven) above the diagonal (the veil) with the black circle below (Earth) signifies the realm of all possibility (4).
Taken as a whole, this image resembles the lemniscate in its upright position. The lemniscate is a mathematical symbol for infinity, which resembles a figure-eight on it’s side.
The 2nd image represents movement within infinity.
The drop of divine nectar, Heaven, crosses the firmament, but its central point stays attached to the diagonal.
At the same time, the karmic drop is magnetically drawn up through the diagonal both equal and opposite to its heavenly counterpart.
Again, this image has embedded within it the number eight, but this time rotated 90 degrees - resembling the lemniscate.
The 3rd image shows that the Drops continue their movement until they reach the fullness of the space.
The representation of the Heart appearing upside-down in this image is reflective of the phenomena similar to what happens in our eyes (as well as our 3rd Eye).
The rays are refracted and focused by the lens onto the retina causing the image to appear upside-down.
The Heart represents our emergence into physical reality, where as the evolved spade represents the perfected response to all choice, called here The Cherub.
The Cherub represents a place within each of us that knows the difference between right action and wrong action - and can be contacted at any moment.
Since each individual will have their own unique contract with Creator, the concept of right action and wrong action will be unique to each.
Thus, the Cherub represents the ultimate honesty and supercedes any written document.
The journey of the Heart is to pass through all of the phases of evolution, aligning with the suit represented at each chakra level.
When the Heart aligns with the Spade in the 1st chakra--balanced with the 7th chakra--a circuit is complete which connects the archetypal Shiva (Heaven) with his mate Shakti (Earth).
The union of Shiva and Shakti in the body manifests divine bliss, exposing the intimate connection with Creator.
The Ego represents the physical plane manifestation of the Self, essentially the lower self, which is everything below the veil dividing the 4th dimension.
The Cherub then represents our presence above the veil (our Position within Spirit) and can be seen as the voice of the higher self.
Simplistic symbolic picture of the evolution of number and of the suits from Oracle Cards.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Constucting my logo, 5 circles
A red octagon (regular 8-sided polygon) circumscribing the outer blue circle 1, Flower of Life
