The symbolism of the 9 essential numbers

  

It is important to know that each of these 9 numbers has its own
particular symbolism. By adopting an approach to this symbolism
that is at once intuitive and scientific, you will be able to make
full use of the vibrations emitted by these numbers. Work out the
symbolic meaning of each of your personal numbers,
remembering that:


• your first name = Active Number = the way in which you express your energy;
• your surname = Hereditary Number = your relationship with society;
• your surname + your first name = Expression Number = personality and behaviour;
• your date of birth = Birth Number = what destiny has in store for you.


ONE: symbolises unity, origination, action, power, the universe, virility. By extension, having the number 1 as the theosophic reduction of your surname or first name is a positive sign of success, money, fame, assertiveness. On the negative side, there is a potential for pride, rashness, egocentricity, aggression.


TWO: symbolises duality, the emotions, reflection as opposed to action, femininity, indecision.
By extension, having the number 2 as the theosophic reduction of your surname or first name is a positive sign of a successful emotional life, many genuine friends, successful partnerships.
On the negative side: too much passivity and emotionalism, an inability to take decisions, a lack of realism.


THREE: symbolises movement, creativity, the child, gestation, communication. By extension, having the number 3 as the theosophic reduction of your surname or first name is a positive sign of a spirit of adventure, mobility, great sociability. On the negative side: futility, immaturity, over-diversification.


FOUR: symbolises difficulty, hard work, effort, the material and physical world, the earth, limitation. By extension, having the number 4 as the theosophic reduction of your surname or first name is a positive sign of a stable life, courage, a need for security, a pragmatic and tenacious nature. On the negative side: lack of adaptability, rigidity, narrow-mindedness, anger.


FIVE: symbolises the five senses, freedom of choice, adventure, expansion. By extension, having the number 5 as the theosophic reduction of your surname or first name is a positive sign of a curious nature, a life full of movement and change, an enquiring mind and an adventurous nature. On the negative side: excess, irresponsibility.


SIX: is a very strong number whose significance is often ambiguous and even contradictory.This number symbolises harmony, beauty, the arts, equanimity and the family but also destruction, evil, the Apocalypse. By extension, having the number 6 as the theosophic reduction of your surname, first name or date of birth is a positive sign of the pursuit of a successful family life, the desire for respectability, a need for luxury, the pursuit of Beauty. On the negative
side: dissatisfaction, lack of scruples.


SEVEN: often regarded as a sacred number, symbolises time, spirituality, completion, wisdom, thought. By extension, having the number 7 as the theosophic reduction of your surname, first name or date of birth is a positive sign of a life based on the importance of intellectual over material considerations, the need to learn, understand and teach, a wise nature. On the negative side: pride, illusion, an excessive need for originality.


EIGHT: symbolises rebirth, renewal, infinity, the future, money, success, justice. By extension, having the number 8 as the theosophic reduction of your surname, first name or date of birth is a positive sign of a life that pursues material values and, in particular, a degree of financial power, a strong sense of justice and stability, honesty. On the negative side: unscrupulousness,
opportunism, cruelty, ruthlessness.


NINE: symbolises achievement, sublimation, completion of a cycle, idealism, charity, fulfilment. By extension, having the number 9 as the theosophic reduction of your surname, first name or date of birth is a positive sign of an exceptional destiny, seeking fulfilment through and for others. On the negative side: misanthropy, egocentricity, indifference. In addition to these nine numbers, there are three master numbers:


ELEVEN: symbolises intuition, mediatory powers, collectivity. By extension, having the number 11 as the theosophic reduction of your surname, first name or date of birth suggests particular gifts: visions, premonitory dreams, renown, influence over others. On the negative side: extreme nervousness, problematic relationships.


TWENTY-TWO: symbolises knowledge and creative genius. By extension, having the number 22 as the theosophic reduction of your surname, first name or date of birth is extremely ambiguous as this master number suggests madness as well as genius.


THIRTY-THREE: symbolises both creativity and communication, development, wisdom and universal love. By extension, having the number 33 as the theosophic reduction of your surname or first name suggests a life devoted to others, a tolerant and charitable nature. On the negative side: excessive importance given to money and ambition.