“Numbers rule all things.”Pythagoras 580 – 500 B.C.E.

>Pythagoras believed numbers had souls, as well as magical powers.
>The Pythagoreans divided the numbers into two groups: odd and even, male and female, light and dark

>>Every number has a certain power which is expressed both by its symbol to denote its representation and by its connection to universal principles. Numbers have relationships with all things in nature, thus making them supremely powerful symbolic expressions.

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One:
One primarily deals with strong will, positivity, pure energy. The number one reflects new beginnings, and purity. The symbolic meaning of number one is further clarified when we understand one represents both kinds of action: physical and mental. This combined with one urgency for new beginnings, we begin to see ones' recurring in our lives indicates a time to exert our natural forces, take action, and start a new venture. One encourages us our action will be rewarded in kind.

Two:
The symbolic meaning of number two is kindness, balance, tact, equalization, and duality. The number two reflects a quiet power of judgment, and the need for planning. Two beckons us to choose. The spiritual meaning of number Two also deals with exchanges made with others, partnerships (both in harmony and rivalry), and communication. Two urges us out of our indecision, calls us to unite with like-minds, and like-ideals. Two asks us to exert our natural flow of judgment to do what is best for our souls.

Three:
The spiritual meaning of number three deals with magic, intuition, fecundity, and advantage. The number three invokes expression, versatility, and pure joy of creativity. Three is also a time identifier as it represents: Past, Present and Future. Consecutive threes in your life may symbolize the need to express yourself creatively, or consider your present directional path in relation to past events and future goals. Three may also represent promising new adventures, and assurance of cooperation from others whom you may require help. Three typically symbolizes reward and success in most undertakings.

Four:
The symbolic meaning of number four deals with stability and invokes the grounded nature of all things. Consider the four seasons, four directions, four elements all these amazingly powerful essences wrapped up in the nice square package of Four. Fours represent solidity, calmness, and home. A recurrence of four in your life may signify the need to get back to your roots, center yourself, or even "plant" yourself. Fours also indicate a need for persistence and endurance.

Five:
The spiritual meaning of number five deals with travel, adventure, and motion. With the highs that come with these attributes, five also carries instability and unpredictability, and radical changes. The spiritual meaning of five draws our attention to the wonder of life, and beckons us to appreciate the perception of chaos all around us. Five has wild vibrations: primitive and erratic. When five continues to pop up in your life be prepared for some action, like a trip. Remember, trips aren't all necessarily taken physically. Some of the best journey's are taken in the mind and spirit.

Six:
The symbolism behind number six is legend. With Venus as its ruler, six represents harmony, balance, sincerity, love, and truth. Six naturally reveals solutions for us in a calm, unfolding manner. We invoke the six when we need delicate diplomacy when dealing with sensitive matters. The spiritual meaning of number six also deals with enlightenment; specifically "lighting" our path in areas we require spiritual and mental balance. Sixes beckon us to administer compassion and consciously choose forgiveness in a situation.

Seven:
Sevens, like Threes, deal with magical forces. Sevens deal with esoteric, scholarly aspects of magic. Representative of scholarly activities, mystery, and the focused search for esoteric meanings. Seven deals with the activation of imagination and manifesting results in our lives through the use of conscious thought and awareness. Ruled by Saturn, Seven can represent impractical dreaming, but with a deeper understanding of the aspects of Seven, you can quite deftly utilize its magical vibration to your own benefit.

Eight:
The symbolism backing number eight deals largely with business, success, and wealth. This is due to the fact that eight represents continuation, repetition, and cycles. Such elements are seen in arenas where success is obtained simply because of dogged determination and repetition. Also, matters of business and wealth largely depend on cycles to fulfill their manifestation. It's like the snowball analogy: As it continues to roll, in gets bigger and bigger with each revolution. Eight represents that kind of momentum.

Nine:
The spiritual meaning of number nine bring us to the very height of vibrational frequencies in this number sequence. Nine represents attainment, satisfaction, accomplishment, and our success to achieve an influence in our circumstances. The spiritual meaning of number nine deals with intellectual power, inventiveness, influence over situations and things. Nine beseeches us to recognize our own internal attributes, and extend these abilities out into the world to make a positive, influential difference.

Ten symbolizes the completion of a cycle.

It is the number of heaven and the world and universal creation. number 10

Ten is the very first number that needs a separate part.

Number ten was the holiest of numbers according to the Pythagoreans. They took their oaths by number ten.

The first letter in the Greek word “deca” (ten) is formed like a triangle.

Pythagoreans used their sacred symbol of the tetraktys when swearing an oath.

In Numerolgy the number 11 represents the Spiritual Messenger.

In Numerology number 11 is a Master number. A Master number is a double-digit number which also comes from a single root number. Number 11, 22, and 33 are Master numbers.

number 11Saint Augustine stated that “the number 11 is the blazon of sin”.

Eleven was considered a symbol of internal conflict and rebellion.

It was compared to the unbalancing of the number ten, a pillar in the universe, number eleven represented disorder.

Ten symbolized a complete cycle, by adding one; eleven was a symbol of exaggeration, extravagance and human sin.

“The eleventh hour” suggests urgency. Because the clock runs to twelve, this is the last hour to get things done.

The First World War ended on the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

>Meaning of Number 12

Twelve is a symbol of cosmic order.

Twelve is the number of space and time.

There are 12 months in a year.

Time is measured in two groups of 12 hours

We find the twelve year cycle in Asia.

There are twelve signs in the Zodiac.

Fire Signs: Aries Leo Sagittarius
Earth Signs: Taurus Virgo Capricorn
Air Signs: Gemini Libra Aquarius
Water Signs: Cancer Scorpio Pisces


In the Tarot twelve is the card of the hanged man.

The Hanged Man is symbolic of self-sacrifice and meditation.
Reversed it represents selfishness.

Twelve Sage Leaves. There was an old saying in England that if a young maiden wanted to see her future husband she must pick twelve sage leaves as the clock strikes 12 o’clock midday on St. Mark’s day (April 25th).

Jacob had twelve sons; they are considered the ancestors of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
>Ruben Simeon Levi Judah Dan Naphtali
Gad Asher Issachar Zebulun Josef Benjamin

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>The Flag of the European Union

European Union flagThe flag has 12 stars. The number of stars does not have anything to do with any number of countries that are members.

The number 12 was chosen for the symbolism it represents.

The number 12 is found in cultures and religion in all of Europe.

The number 12 reflects to the ancient meaning of 12 being the number of perfection.

The number 12 is the result of 4×3, 4 elements – 4 corners of the earth – 4 cardinal points. When these are multiplied 4 x 3, three being the sacred number of God, the result is 12 – the perfect number.

The official description states:
“Against the blue sky of the western world, the stars represent the people of Europe in a circle, a symbol of unity.

Their number shall be invariably set to twelve, the symbol of completeness and perfection.”

The design of the flag seems to be enthused by the Bible verse in Revelation 12:1:

“And a great portent appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars;” Revelation 12:1

The Italian painter, Carlo Dolci (1616-1686) was inspired by the same Bible verse and painted “Madonna in Glory” in 1670.

Reading the Bible verse and looking at Dolci’s painting may answer some questions about the design of the flag.

The European flag was officially adopted on December 8, 1955. It may just be a coincidence, but December 8th is also the Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception.


Cleopatra’s Needle and the Twelve Beautiful Women

Cleopatra Needle LondonWhen Cleopatra’s Needle was raised on the Embankment in London (1878), a time capsule was buried at its base.

The time capsule contains among other things: newspapers, Bibles in different languages, coins, railway timetables, a box of hair pins, a razor and pictures of the twelve most beautiful women in England.
The identities of these twelve gorgeous women are kept a secret.


The Twelve days of Christmas
In Christian tradition there are twelve days of Christmas. These are from Christmas Day (December 25th) to Epiphany.

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