Numerology is a science which has survived the test of thousands of years. The learned An¬cients discovered the co-relationship of numbers, the planetary influences over life on this earth and the ordered planning of the universe.In modern times, no one has made a greater study of this science than Sepharial. His earlier works on the subject were closely allied to Astrology but the present volume is written so that those without any astrological knowledge may have a clear exposition of numerology in every aspect of daily life.
THE MYSTICISM OF NUMBERS
The philosophers of ancient Greece believed that numbers possessed some mysterious power independent of their arithmetical significance.
Thomas Taylor in his translation of lamblicus’ Life of Pythagoras said: “The Pythagoreans re¬ceived from the theology of Orpheus the prin¬ciples of intelligible and intellectual numbers; they assigned them an abundant progression, and extended their dominion.”
Hence that proverb was peculiar to the Pytha¬goreans that all things are assimilated to numbers. Pythagoras, therefore, in the Sacred Discourse clearly stated: “Number is the ruler of forms and ideas, and is the cause of gods and demons.”
Numbers are used to express quantitative values in relation to Unity, which of itself is the first ex¬pression of Zero. From Zero all numbers proceed and into Zero they all are resolved again. Thus it comes about that the digits from first to last are represented by the number 10, the Alpha and Omega of all enumeration. If we set out the digits in their order we find that they present to us a very curious set of relations, thus;
123456789.
Bringing the first and last of these series to¬gether in order successively, we have—
1 and 9 equals 10,
2 and 8 equals 10,
3 and 7 equals 10,
4 and 6 equals 10,
leaving behind the characteristic number 5, which represents the human species with its five avenues of sensation, its five digits or fingers, its five peduncles or toes, and its five great Races. This number was held in great veneration by the ancients, and we find that among the Chinese and among the Hindus there is a tendency to count by fives. Thus the Chinese have the Wu hing or five useful things, the five precepts of conduct, five ranks of office, five kinds of punishment, etc. The five useful things were clay, wood, metal, fire and water. These were ruled by five planets. Saturn ruled earth or clay. Jupiter ruled wood. Venus ruled metal. Mars ruled fire. Mercury ruled water
So they called the names of the planets the Earth Star, the Wood Star, the Metal Star, and so on. The five precepts were filial love, loyalty, marital fidelity, obedience and sincerity, as regulating the relations between parents and their children, the rulers and the people, husbands and wives, masters and servants, man and friend.
The five sorts of punishment were by fines, the rod, the scourge, banishment, and death.
Thus five may be said to stand for humanity and for human relations, man standing as it were in the middle ground of the manifest and un-manifest worlds, and in a measure cognising both the material and immaterial worlds by sense and thought, himself being the embodiment of all, an epitome of the universe, a veritable microcosm.
Thus five may be said to stand for humanity and for human relations, man standing as it were in the middle ground of the manifest and un-manifest worlds, and in a measure cognising both the material and immaterial worlds by sense and thought, himself being the embodiment of all, an epitome of the universe, a veritable microcosm.
The total of the digits 1 to 9 is 45, or nine times 5.
The total of the odd numbers is 25, or five times 5.
The total of the even numbers is 20, or four times 5.
The total of the odd numbers is 25, or five times 5.
The total of the even numbers is 20, or four times 5.
But each of the numbers comprised in the series .has its traditional value as a symbol, and, these symbols are associated with the Sun and members of the Solar system.
Note: This series is the astrological series or unit system which should not be confused with the Kabalistic series based on the Hebrew alpha¬bet of twenty-two letters, which is described in Chapter 2.
In the Astrological series or unit system the symbol
In the Astrological series or unit system the symbol
ONE
is the symbol of the manifest Deity, who came forth from the Abyss of Nothingness, or Infini¬tude. It is the symbol of the Sun, the light that shone in the darkness of the world’s great night and became the source of all revelation, of heat and light, of wisdom and love, the vortex centre of the universe of worlds, the archetype. Hence it is symbolised as a circle with a point in the centre. Thus It is the beginning; that by which all the rest of the nine numbers are created. The basis of all numbers is ONE; the basis of all life is ONE. This number represents all that is creative, indi¬vidual and positive. It stands for force, boldness and activity as well as for powers of organizing and executive ability.
Two
is the symbol of relativity, antithesis, witness, and confirmation. It denotes the binomial and “pairs of opposites,” as positive and negative, active and passive, male and female, light and dark, etc., in relation to Unity, which stands for the first named of these, two standing for the second of them. It represents the dualism of manifested life, as God and Nature, Spirit and Matter, Osiris and Isis, and their interrelations. It denotes the Law of Alternation in natural operations. It embodies the idea of procreation, fruition, combination, relationship of opposites, the two conditions: manifest and unmanifest; the explicit and implicit; buying and selling. It is symbolized by the Moon:The Moon is related to two numbers, of which the number “2” gives the negative vibration. This can be understood as being the position when the Moon is in conjunction with the sun, i.e. New Moon, and the Moon throwing no reflected light upon the earth. This number denotes relativity, vacillation and change.
The Moon also stands for form and the growth of form and is the female counterpart of Number One, the two together creating the third number.
The Moon also stands for form and the growth of form and is the female counterpart of Number One, the two together creating the third number.
THREE
is the trilogy of Life, Substance and Intelligence, applicable to the Divine BEING; of Force, Matter, and Consciousness, applicable to natural EXIST¬ENCE. Creation, preservation and resolution. Father, mother and child—Osiris, Isis and Horus —God, Nature and Man. The three dimensions of space. The three postulates—thought, the thinker and the thing. The three parts of Time— past, present and future. Thus it denotes in itself the idea of extension in both time and space, and stands for penetration, procedure and pervasion. It is symbolised by the planet Jupiter, a planet which plays a most important role both in astrology and in all systems of numerology. It is the beginning of what may |?e termed one of the main lines of force that runs right through all the numbers from one to nine. It has a special rela¬tion to every third number in the series such as three, six, nine. These numbers added together in any direction produce a nine as their final digit 3 + 6 + 9- 18 = 9 6 + 9 + 3- 18 = 9 9 + 3 + 6- 18 = 9
Total of each column 18 18 18 54 27 reduced to unit =999 99 The number also stands for inclusion, com¬prehension, understanding, judgment; for in¬crease, fecundity and propagation; thus and for self-expansion, the harvesting of the fruits of action, reward, equity, justice. Reproduction in the material world. Fatherhood, familism. By extension of self it becomes a symbol of sympathy, benevolence, charity, philanthropy, etc., and, by reflection, of joy, good fortune, and plenty. It is denoted by the planet Jupiter: 21
Total of each column 18 18 18 54 27 reduced to unit =999 99 The number also stands for inclusion, com¬prehension, understanding, judgment; for in¬crease, fecundity and propagation; thus and for self-expansion, the harvesting of the fruits of action, reward, equity, justice. Reproduction in the material world. Fatherhood, familism. By extension of self it becomes a symbol of sympathy, benevolence, charity, philanthropy, etc., and, by reflection, of joy, good fortune, and plenty. It is denoted by the planet Jupiter: 21
FOUR
is the number of reality and concretion. Solids, the cube or square, the cross. Physical laws, logic, reason. Appearance, physiognomy, science, cog¬nition. Segmentation, partition, order, classifica¬tion. The Wheel of Fortune, the Wheel of Ixion, the Wheel of the Law, sequence, enumeration. The intellect which discerns between the noumenal and phenomenal, thought and perception. Discern¬ment, discretion, relativity. It is symbolised by the Sun, ©, of which it is the negative number. Being a negative number it is, therefore, forma¬tive instead of creative as with the number One. It shows a sequence of organic changes. It is a number which is associated with alchemics processes involving sublimation and transmuta tion and all mutation of atomic structure, ancien
or modern.
This is also the number of opposition, rebellioi and explosion and, in the latter, may be likene* to the principle of chain re-action and thus link with the modern scientific trend of nuclear fission
or modern.
This is also the number of opposition, rebellioi and explosion and, in the latter, may be likene* to the principle of chain re-action and thus link with the modern scientific trend of nuclear fission
FIVE
is the number of variety, adaptability and menta change. It has rule over the outer consciousnes which deals with the material factors of life ant the process of discrimination, analysis, sometime the tearing of things to pieces as in criticism. Al forms of literary expression and the exercise o local government come under its vibration. It i symbolised by the planet Mercury: g.
In its constructive aspect it gives a wonderfu elasticity of thought and inspiration which can b* expressed in speech and writing thus making oratory and the written word key-notes of th< number’s influence. From the less favourable angle the vibration brings a danger of active plagiarism. Vacillation and indicision are con¬comitant factors and if given way to will weaker the character and cause ultimate loss of prestige and reputation. The number is associated with quicksilver, the volatile qualities of which are well known, as it can split into a myriad particles in a moment of time and yet coalesce again jusl as quickly.
me number often expresses itself in a dual capacity, drawing out the potential for both good and evil, ranging from the highest intellectual attainment to the lowest degree of mental debasement.
In its constructive aspect it gives a wonderfu elasticity of thought and inspiration which can b* expressed in speech and writing thus making oratory and the written word key-notes of th< number’s influence. From the less favourable angle the vibration brings a danger of active plagiarism. Vacillation and indicision are con¬comitant factors and if given way to will weaker the character and cause ultimate loss of prestige and reputation. The number is associated with quicksilver, the volatile qualities of which are well known, as it can split into a myriad particles in a moment of time and yet coalesce again jusl as quickly.
me number often expresses itself in a dual capacity, drawing out the potential for both good and evil, ranging from the highest intellectual attainment to the lowest degree of mental debasement.
SIX
is the number of co-operation, of marriage, inter¬lacing, link or connection. It represents the two triads in their interaction, the Seal of Solomon* or interlaced triangles. The interplay of spirit and matter, the human soul; psychology, divination, communion, psychism, telepathy, spychometry, and alchemy. The Great Work. Co-ordination, concord, harmony, peace, satisfaction, happiness and material well-being. Intercourse and reci¬procity. Connubiality, the relations of the sexes. It is indicated by the planet Venus: ?.
In certain instances the number Six is con¬sidered a rather weak number, and its weakness is intensified in terms of human character and destiny if more than one Six appears in the com¬putation of the name-number or the number horoscope. Readers will recall references which have been made in biblical and other writings to the beastiality of the number 666 which is really three sixes and is termed the number of the “Beast”. When two or more sixes occur the principle of temptation becomes emphasised and exercises a malign influence over life and destiny.
In certain instances the number Six is con¬sidered a rather weak number, and its weakness is intensified in terms of human character and destiny if more than one Six appears in the com¬putation of the name-number or the number horoscope. Readers will recall references which have been made in biblical and other writings to the beastiality of the number 666 which is really three sixes and is termed the number of the “Beast”. When two or more sixes occur the principle of temptation becomes emphasised and exercises a malign influence over life and destiny.
SEVEN
governs the cyclic law of time. The breaking back of the natural to the spiritual; liberation; revolu¬tion; reaction, separation. It is emblematic of the seven ages of man, the seven days of the week, the seven seals, the seven notes of the musical scale, and the seven prismatic colours-Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. It is symbolised by the Moon, J, of which it is the positive number. In this positive expression it is associated with the full Moon when the Moon is in exact opposition to the Sun and thus reflecting the full light of the Sun onto the Earth.
Seven is the mystical number, the number which governs all rites and ceremonies of a magical nature which can only be performed correctly at the time of the full moon. The invoking of elemental forces and spirits, the performing of exorcism for the banishment of evil spirits, the overcoming of obsessions and the forcing of a discontinuance of poltergeist phenomena are all the more easily performed by using the number seven in the ritualistic preparation, particularly at the time of the full Moon.
This number is greatly associated with the domestic and family conditions of life and has much to do with the function of childbirth, which is the actual delivery of the infant and the com¬mencement of a separate existence.
Seven is the mystical number, the number which governs all rites and ceremonies of a magical nature which can only be performed correctly at the time of the full moon. The invoking of elemental forces and spirits, the performing of exorcism for the banishment of evil spirits, the overcoming of obsessions and the forcing of a discontinuance of poltergeist phenomena are all the more easily performed by using the number seven in the ritualistic preparation, particularly at the time of the full Moon.
This number is greatly associated with the domestic and family conditions of life and has much to do with the function of childbirth, which is the actual delivery of the infant and the com¬mencement of a separate existence.
EIGHT
is the number of completion. Time and space, duration and distance, old age, decadence and death.
There are many curious things in history as regards this number. The Greeks called it the number of Justice on account of its equal divi¬sions of equally even numbers. The Jews practised circumcision on the eighth day after birth. At their Feast of Dedication they kept eight candles burning and their Feast lasted eight days. Eight prophets were descended from Rahab. There were eight sects of Pharisees. Noah was the eighth in direct descent from Adam. The strange number of three eights (8 8 8) is considered by certain students of occultism to be the number of Jesus Christ in His aspect as the redeemer of the world. This number 888 given to Christ is in direct op¬position to 6 6 6 which the Book of Revelations states is “the number of the Beast or the number of Man.” It is symbolised by the planet Saturn: f?. From the earliest ages it has been associated with the symbol of an irrevocable Fate both in the lives of individuals and with Nations. It may be pointed out that the planet Saturn is the ruling planet of the Jewish race, a race which has felt the hand of Fate through the centuries. On the other hand, the number eight and the planet Saturn are both associated with destiny which is, in essence, the higher attribute of Fate, as it gives the individual the freedom of action which can be creative of either Destiny of Fate.
There are many curious things in history as regards this number. The Greeks called it the number of Justice on account of its equal divi¬sions of equally even numbers. The Jews practised circumcision on the eighth day after birth. At their Feast of Dedication they kept eight candles burning and their Feast lasted eight days. Eight prophets were descended from Rahab. There were eight sects of Pharisees. Noah was the eighth in direct descent from Adam. The strange number of three eights (8 8 8) is considered by certain students of occultism to be the number of Jesus Christ in His aspect as the redeemer of the world. This number 888 given to Christ is in direct op¬position to 6 6 6 which the Book of Revelations states is “the number of the Beast or the number of Man.” It is symbolised by the planet Saturn: f?. From the earliest ages it has been associated with the symbol of an irrevocable Fate both in the lives of individuals and with Nations. It may be pointed out that the planet Saturn is the ruling planet of the Jewish race, a race which has felt the hand of Fate through the centuries. On the other hand, the number eight and the planet Saturn are both associated with destiny which is, in essence, the higher attribute of Fate, as it gives the individual the freedom of action which can be creative of either Destiny of Fate.
NINE
is the number of activity, energy, the fighter, the battle, the element of strife, and the expressing of courage. It shows a danger of foolhardiness, of impulsiveness of word and action, of quarrels and strife, and of accidents, particularly from fire and explosion. Resourcefulness and capacity for or¬ganisation whether it be applied to the exigencies of the battlefield or the vocational interests of life, are common assets of this number. It is symbolised by the planet Mars: cJ.
The number nine has some curious properties. In mathematics it is the only number that, multiplied by any other number, always re¬produces itself. For example, 9 times seven is 63, and 6 plus 3 once again becomes 9. Tfiis is the case with every number that it is multiplied by.
It is also of interest to note that in ancient burials the dead were always buried on the ninth day. The Saviour died at the ninth hour. Both the first and second temples of the Jews were destroyed on the ninth day of the Jewish month called Ab. In comparatively recent times the planetary scale was advanced from seven to nine by the discovery (or re-discovery) of the planets Uranus and Neptune, the former being discovered in the 18th century (9) and the latter in the next century, i.e. 1845 (9).
There is again a mysterious association of the
number 9 with the number 666 for, if these three sixes are added together, 18 is obtained and 1 plus 8 gives the figure 9. This is really the spiritual number of 6 6 6.
The number nine has some curious properties. In mathematics it is the only number that, multiplied by any other number, always re¬produces itself. For example, 9 times seven is 63, and 6 plus 3 once again becomes 9. Tfiis is the case with every number that it is multiplied by.
It is also of interest to note that in ancient burials the dead were always buried on the ninth day. The Saviour died at the ninth hour. Both the first and second temples of the Jews were destroyed on the ninth day of the Jewish month called Ab. In comparatively recent times the planetary scale was advanced from seven to nine by the discovery (or re-discovery) of the planets Uranus and Neptune, the former being discovered in the 18th century (9) and the latter in the next century, i.e. 1845 (9).
There is again a mysterious association of the
number 9 with the number 666 for, if these three sixes are added together, 18 is obtained and 1 plus 8 gives the figure 9. This is really the spiritual number of 6 6 6.
ZERO (0)
stands for Eternity, immensity, the infinite, infini¬tude, the universe in concept, Divine conception, ideation universality, circumambulation, naviga¬tion, circulation. Also for circumference, limita¬tion, privation, restriction, and imperfection. Thus it is the universal paradox, the infinitely great and the infinitely small, Boundless Being and the Atom, Its symbol is the planet Pluto: £. The cipher (0) is associated with the repetitive principle for, when it is added to 1, it becomes ten and when doubly added becomes 100, and so on. Thus it shows transformation and the long term plan of action. It can also signify negation. It has rule over atomic power or force and, from the standpoint of human character or destiny, it will rule the unknown or unseen factor which is often referred to as the “X1* factor.
In the 20th century the planetary scale was stepped up to 10 by the discovery of the planet Pluto. It is interesting to note that both the planetary scale and the century involved have had the cipher “0” amplified. This planet has definite rule over the Atom and the “H” bomb, which have both been developed since the dis¬covery of Pluto, and whose function of annihila¬tion is one of the attributes of tliis planet.
In the 20th century the planetary scale was stepped up to 10 by the discovery of the planet Pluto. It is interesting to note that both the planetary scale and the century involved have had the cipher “0” amplified. This planet has definite rule over the Atom and the “H” bomb, which have both been developed since the dis¬covery of Pluto, and whose function of annihila¬tion is one of the attributes of tliis planet.
These ascriptions follow the order of the days of the week and the Hebraic system of planetary numbers, thus:—
0 Space, Pluto; 1 and 4 the Sun (1 positive, 4 negative); 2 and 7 the Moon (2 negative, 7 positive); 3 Jupiter; 5 Mercury; 6 Venus; 8 Saturn; 9 Mars.
The corresponding days are: 1 and 4, Sunday; 2 and 7, Monday; 9, Tuesday; 5, Wednesday; 3, Thursday; 6, Friday; 8, Saturday.
0 Space, Pluto; 1 and 4 the Sun (1 positive, 4 negative); 2 and 7 the Moon (2 negative, 7 positive); 3 Jupiter; 5 Mercury; 6 Venus; 8 Saturn; 9 Mars.
The corresponding days are: 1 and 4, Sunday; 2 and 7, Monday; 9, Tuesday; 5, Wednesday; 3, Thursday; 6, Friday; 8, Saturday.
The planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto do not corne within the ordinary septenary scale as they commence the second octave of planetary vibra¬tions. Uranus, however, being the octave of Mercury, will be associated in its positive aspect with Wednesday and the number 5, and in its negative aspect, with Sunday, number 4 and the Sun.
The reason for this is that Uranus is the secondary ruler of the sign Aquarius, the opposi¬tion sign to Leo which is ruled by the Sun. In the case of Neptune, which is the octave of Venus, it will in its positive aspect be associated with Friday and the number 6, but in its negative aspect it interchanges with the Moon and thus will influence Monday and the number 2. Pluto is the octave expression of Mars and from its positive standpoint will influence Tuesday and the number 8; its negative side is the cipher 0.
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