Numerology

Numerology is a millennia-old practice that traces its roots to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Babylonia, China, Greece, and more. Pythagoras, a philosopher and mathematician, played a significant role in shaping the practice in the West around 600 BCE, emphasizing the spiritual essence of numbers and their vibrations.

Different Methods of Numerology

**Chaldean Numerology**: An ancient system from Babylon, it assigns values based on the vibrational sound of letters. Often used for personal names.

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   1 - A, I, J, Q, Y

   2 - B, K, R

   3 - C, G, L, S

   4 - D, M, T

   5 - E, H, N, X

   6 - U, V, W

   7 - O, Z

   8 - F, P

   ```

**Pythagorean (Western) Numerology**: Popularized by Pythagoras, this system assigns numerical values to letters based on their position in the alphabet. Useful for analyzing business names.

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   1 - A, J, S

   2 - B, K, T

   3 - C, L, U

   4 - D, M, V

   5 - E, N, W

   6 - F, O, X

   7 - G, P, Y

   8 - H, Q, Z

   9 - I, R 

**Kabbalah Numerology**: Based on Hebrew mysticism, it links numbers to Hebrew letters, delving into their profound significance in Kabbalistic texts.

 **Chinese Numerology**: Focuses on the phonetic sounds of numbers, emphasizing their auspicious or inauspicious meanings. For instance, the number "8" (八, bā) is associated with prosperity due to its phonetic similarity to the word for wealth.

Modern-Day Relevancy of Numerology

In an era dominated by technology, numerology's appeal remains undiminished. Individuals often turn to it for:

- **Personal Insight**: Understanding personality traits, strengths, and life purpose.

- **Decision Making**: From naming a child to starting businesses or choosing significant life dates.

- **Cultural Engagement**: The influence of celebrities and media has brought numerology into mainstream discussions.

- **Technological Integration**: Apps and online platforms offer easy access to numerological insights.

- **Personal Development**: As a tool for introspection and self-improvement.

- **Business Decisions**: Naming businesses or products with favorable numbers.

The Basic Principles of Numerology

Every number (1-9) in numerology carries a unique vibration and meaning. (The characteristics and traits of each number, including master numbers, are as listed in the previous content.)

Core Numbers in Numerology

These numbers offer insights into an individual's life:

**Life Path Number**: Indicates life's journey and challenges.

**Destiny (Expression) Number**: Relates to destiny and life's purpose.

**Soul Urge (Heart's Desire) Number**: Delves into inner desires and motivations.

**Personality Number**: Offers insights into external perceptions.

**Birth Day Number**: Reflects inherent skills and talents.

Understanding these numbers provides insight into personal cycles, guiding decisions and actions.

The Basic Principles of Numerology

Understanding the vibrational essence of numbers is the foundation of numerology. Each number, and sometimes combinations of numbers, have a unique resonance that can be correlated to specific traits, energies, and tendencies.

In numerology, each number (from 1 through 9) has its unique vibration and meaning, representing distinct personality traits, tendencies, and characteristics.

1 - The Initiator

Positive Traits: Independence, assertiveness, leadership, originality

Negative Traits: Arrogance, selfishness, impatience

2 - The Peacemaker

Positive Traits: Diplomacy, cooperation, sensitivity, intuition

Negative Traits: Indecision, shyness, dependence

3 - The Communicator

Positive Traits: Creativity, expression, optimism, social interaction

Negative Traits: Scatter-mindedness, exaggeration, lack of focus

4 - The Builder

Positive Traits: Stability, practicality, hard work, loyalty

Negative Traits: Stubbornness, narrow-mindedness, rigidity

5 - The Freedom Seeker

Positive Traits: Adventure, flexibility, curiosity, progressiveness

Negative Traits: Impulsiveness, restlessness, inconsistency

6 - The Nurturer

Positive Traits: Responsibility, compassion, harmony, home-oriented

Negative Traits: Self-righteousness, worry-proneness, smothering tendencies

7 - The Seeker

Positive Traits: Wisdom, introspection, intuition, spiritual insight

Negative Traits: Aloofness, cynicism, secretive nature

8 - The Powerhouse

Positive Traits: Ambition, authority, efficiency, leadership

Negative Traits: Materialism, impatience, ego-centricity

9 - The Humanitarian

Positive Traits: Compassion, altruism, completion, broad perspectives

Negative Traits: Martyrdom, emotional volatility, detachment.

Master Numbers in Numerology

Certain numbers in numerology are termed "Master Numbers" due to their heightened spiritual and esoteric significance. These numbers have powerful vibrations, offering both challenges and the potential for great transformation.

11 - The 'Intuitive Illuminator'

Positive Traits: High intuition, spiritual insight, visionary, dreamer, charismatic

Negative Traits: Anxiety, shyness, stressed, conflicted, scattered

22 - The 'Master Builder'

Positive Traits: Leader, ambitious, confident, practical, disciplined

Negative Traits: Dominating, insensitive, manipulative, overly ambitious

33 - The 'Master Teacher'

Positive Traits: Blessing, spiritual uplifting, healing, compassionate, blessing to others

Negative Traits: Overly sacrificing, overburdened by others' problems, martyrdom

These master numbers are pivotal in a numerological profile. When they appear, particularly in one's core numbers like Life Path or Destiny numbers, they bring with them a higher level of challenge and potential.

Interactive Numerology Workshop

Today, we'll journey into the magic of numbers, uncovering your Life Path number and exploring the vibrational significance of favorite or familiar places: Hawaii and Missouri.

1. Discovering Your Life Path Number

Instructions:

Write down your full birth date in the format: DD/MM/YYYY.

For instance, if you were born on 1st January 1990, write 01/01/1990.

Break down each component of the date to a single digit.

Example: For 01/01/1990

Day: 0 + 1 = 1

Month: 0 + 1 = 1

Year: 1 + 9 + 9 + 0 = 19 (then, 1 + 9 = 10, and then 1 + 0 = 1)

Add up all the single-digit numbers.

1 (day) + 1 (month) + 1 (year) = 3

Your Life Path Number is 3!

2. Vibrational Significance of Your Favorite Places

Instructions:

Let's calculate the numerology for the states of Hawaii and Missouri using the Pythagorean method.

For "Hawaii":

H (8) + A (1) + W (5) + A (1) + I (9) + I (9) = 33

Hawaii resonates with the master number 33!

For "Missouri":

M (4) + I (9) + S (1) + S (1) + O (6) + U (3) + R (9) + I (9) = 42

Reduce further: 4 + 2 = 6

Missouri resonates with the number 6!

3. Reflection and Discussion

How does your Life Path number intertwine with your experiences and journey?

How do the vibrational energies of your chosen locations align with or differ from your energy?

How will you integrate numerology into your life? 

Numerology can be such an exciting tool for more inner wisdom and self-guidance in life. It was an honor to host an interactive numerology workshop at our 11.11 Abundance event. Our attendees found the lessons from the session to be most insightful and refreshing. It is our aim to continue educating and elevating our community with holistic knowledge through workshops and events like these, as well as through extensive literature such as this article. Feel free to explore the Divine Library for more content like this.

Written & Edited by Kaileah & Cassandra

Lunar Tuning

Nã'auao is the Hawaiian term for wisdom, or enlightenment encompassing more than just academic knowledge, which taps into the full moon's divine energy, fueling our drive to make our dreams a reality.

Full moons act as celestial signposts, marking perfect moments to celebrate how far we've come, revel in our achievements, and shed what no longer serves us.  They're our celestial sync-up, aligning us with the moon's cycles and the cosmic dance that influences our emotions and goals.

ALIGNING WITH THE NEW MOON

The dark, seemingly moonless nights, during the lunar phase we refer to as the New Moon, the moon may appear as the tiniest sliver of light in the shape of a crescent in the sky. This phase always offers us the opportunity to retreat, reflect, and rest, reminding us of the importance of honoring the polarities within us and throughout the universe. 

An impactful, yet simple ritual one could perform for the new moon is simply burning a candle while you write down all the things that are no longer serving you which you wish to release from your aura. As the candle burns, you may wish to meditate on the flame, or perhaps even set the list on fire, really locking in your intention of ridding yourself of these energies. It may be beneficial to then pull a tarot or spirit animal card to see what side of yourself you will be facing in this next cycle, or perhaps what messages your guides have for you in easing your resistance to whatever is to come, so that you may instead ride the waves smoothly. 

Here are some of our favorite ways to sync up with the reflective new moon energies:

Cleanse or smudge your living quarters

Get organized and set intentions/goals for the month

Yoga, meditation, and journaling

Burn a candle with the intention of releasing what no longer serves you

Do a Tarot reading to see what energies can support you during this cycle

ALIGNING WITH THE FULL MOON

As always, full moons offer an invitation to celebrate our efforts, harvest the fruits of our labor from the seeds we planted at the new moon, and to release what no longer serves us. During the 5 days around the full moon, one may experience heightened emotional awareness and psychic abilities. Taking the time to meditate and connect with one’s personal desires may support in manifesting more efficiently. 

The best Full Moon ritual is to gather under the open night sky with like-minded spiritual beings. To be in community in celebration is the best way to honor our moon in her fullest luminance. At this time we should be harvesting the fruits of our labor from over the past few weeks, from the seeds we sowed at the last new moon. Partaking in community healing is such a profound way to tap into full moon energy, which is why we find so much joy in hosting our Divine Productions events. 

Another lovely way to honor the full moon in ritual is to take a flower petal bath, or be in a natural body of water at some point during the 5 day energy burst. It’s a great time to dive deep into what can be called “higher consciousness journaling,” which is really just meditating before journaling, allowing the most evolved version of yourself take the lead with pen to paper, and begin writing stream-of-thought style, trusting that your intuition and Source are guiding the prophecies being spelled out. This is the perfect time to charge your crystals; just set them outside on a table under moonlight overnight, and to charge up some moon water, which you can add to another bath or drink the next morning. 

For a reference, here is a summarized list of ways one could tune into the magnified magic of a full moon:

Keep an active dream journal—both lunar dreams and daydreams you wish to manifest

Have a Manifestation Meditation Session

Moonbathing—get cozy outside and have a sleepover with the moon

Charge some water and your crystals outside overnight

Gather for a community energy healing event

Whatever practices you implement in your life for attuning to the moon, you’ll likely experience refreshing results in your intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships, work ethic, and general perspective of the world. This is so because the moon pulls on the tides of the oceans just as within us, so by syncing up with her, we are taken gently through the ebbs and flows of life naturally.

Written by Cassandra