Now here is a list of Chinese Meaning of Numbers to broaden your perspectives of the potential inherent in numerology:
Zero
Have you ever submerged yourself in sensory deprivation? Give it a try
sometime and you'll touch on the expanse of number zero.
Zeros are tricky
because they are at once everything and nothing. They mark the void,
and so therefore their potential in infinite. Because zero represent
no-thingness, they have room to express the eternal. Zero is limitless.
Zero is the Tao. Zero is inception; that open indeterminate space that
is, but cannot be identified.
One
The Tao puts it best: "One begets two" in this little snippet the whole
existence of numbers comes marching into our awareness. We can have no
more in sequence if we do not first begin with number one. And so, one,
in the Chinese meaning of numbers deals with initiation, beginning and
conception (zero is inceptive, the
precursor to conceiving the numerical lineage.). It's prime, so we know number one holds
yang/masculine
energy. It's an auspicious number in the Chinese mind. One has a
thrusting energy that surges forth new growth and potential. One
corresponds with the
Chinese zodiac symbol of the Rat. The energy of one rules over the Northern direction in Feng Shui practices.
Two
We've met the father of the children of numbers (number one), and
number two is the mother of the numeric empire. She is an even number,
so we see feminine/
yin
energy. She represent balance and the passage of time and so her
symbolic implication is legion. In fact, we could say the entire
Chinese system of numerology is structured around the number two as we
see in Taoist thought, the cosmos is comprised of two forces (yin and
yang). But two can be elusive because she is the number of duality.
But,
from duality comes mitosis (cell division ultimately leading to individuality). Two corresponds with the
Chinese zodiac symbol of the Ox, and governs North/Northeast directions in Feng Shui practices.
Three
The first offspring from the union of numbers 1 and 2, number three
(san) is forever linked with the sanctity of life, progeny and
childbirth. Ironically, three is also associated with endings in the
Chinese meaning of numbers. From three, the family of numbers branches
out to create diversity and complexity. The Tao tells us of the Great
Triad (Heaven-Mankind-Earth) which can be loosely translated to mean
the path from obscurity into manifestation. I think this tact is why
threes are so pivotal both to the Chinese way of thought and otherwise.
Three is the first ripple of metamorphosis . The introduction of a
third aspect or ingredient
changes the face of energetic lineage (both in numerical and general sense) entirely.
The Chinese Tiger is the Chinese zodiac symbol for number three, and East/Northeast is the designated direction in Feng Shui.
Four
I get the feeling of guardianship, structure and grounded-ness in the
collective of Chinese meaning of numbers. Indeed, number four is
symbolic of Earth to Chinese philosophy and the square (with its four
points) is the Chinese symbol for earth. It is also connected with the
four cardinal points who are represented in China by four spiritually
gifted guardians: The Dragon, Unicorn, Kylin, and Phoenix. They guard
the
cosmic order
of things, and insure stability is maintained in the universe. Taking
that concept of mitosis (touched on the number Two entry), we see
further division of individuality here, and a settling into the
knowledge of how things work. This is an extension of that feeling of
security. The number four augurs a concrete sense of things. We begin
to find our home in the energy of four. The
Chinese zodiac symbol for number four is the Rabbit, and east is its direction in Feng Shui.
Five
Five is a huge
symbol for good luck
among the Chinese meaning of numbers line-up. And so, we see tons of
associations with number five in Chinese myth, philosophy and lore.
This lucky number earns its status partly from being a conjugation of
the number two (yin) and three(yang). These forces combined together
bring out some intense associations: The 5 elements (wood, fire, earth,
metal, water) 5 Chinese grains (soybean, wheat, rice, millet, hemp), 5
sacred mountains (TaiShan the Peaceful, HuaShan the Splendid, SonShan
the Lofty, HenShan the Balancing, and HengShan the Permanent). We can
see from these lists the number five gives a feel of fundamentality -
it encompasses a unique mix of elements that strike a cosmic balance.
When things are done in the rhythm of fives then
the outcome is blessed .
A great practice to familiarize ourselves with the Chinese number five
is to adopt the founding five Chinese blessings: Wealth, Happiness,
Longevity, Luck and Prosperity. The Chinese zodiac symbol for number
five is
the chinese Dragon and its corresponding direction in Feng Shui is East/Southeast.
Six
The Chinese meaning of numbers takes on a cosmic glow with the number
six. To the Chinese way of thought six represents longevity,
expansiveness and celestial power. We see this in Chinese designation
of the six cosmic points of direction with esoteric directions of
"above" and "below" making six points of philosophical concentration.
That
theme of expansion
and metaphysical insight is repeated in the Chinese observation of
mankind's 5 senses, with its six sense extending out into etheric
understanding. Six also holds the quality of time (or timelessness in
terms of space). Both night and day are segregated into six sections in
the Chinese calculations of daily time. So when we contemplate the
meaning of number six in our lives we are contemplating the perennial
mysteries of life contained in celestial power, cosmic focus and the
cyclical nature of time.
The Snake is the Chinese zodiac symbol for number six, and South/Southeast is its direction in Feng Shui practices.
Seven
Seven is the number of a perfectly completed cycle, as each phase of the moon lasts for seven days (the four
phases
of the moon form a complete cycle). This may be why so many ceremonies
and festivals in China are celebrated on the seventh day - to seal the
perfection of the occasion and to commemorate the intention of the
event. The theme of time cycles is repeated when we see Chinese
philosophy deems the number seven as a symbol of woman-ness (also
connected with feminine moon cycles). The idea of
perfect timing
and the ordering of nature is expressed with the numeric union of the 4
(symbolic of Earth in Chinese philosophy) and 3 ( symbolic of heavenly
attribute). Number seven tells us that to everything there is a larger,
grander, more divine construct that sustains life. Perhaps that
construct is comprised of the energies of the seven Chinese gods of
prosperity: Ebisu the god of business, Daikoku the god of wealth,
Bishamonten the god of war, Benzaiten the goddess of the arts, Hotei
the god of health, Jurojin god of wisdom, and Fukurokuju god of
happiness. The Chinese zodiac symbol for seven
is the Horse, and South is this number's Feng Shui coordinate.
Eight
The number eight in context of Chinese meaning of numbers represents a
feeling of inclusion. Eights are a product of all the numbers that have
preceded it, all bundled up in a tight, revolutionary package of
balance. This kind of supernatural balance is personified by the eight
Xian (Chinese term for spiritually evolved, enlightened, or immortal).
Legend states these
eight immortals
were first humans who overcame the worldly challenges and confines to
evolve into spiritual advanced beings. I rather think that's what the
path of eight does. The Chinese deem number eight as a number of
initiations and spiritual ascension because eights represent the forces
within the world of phenomenon. To the Chinese mind, number eight has
that "anything is possible" feel to it.
The Sheep is the Chinese zodiac symbol, and South/Southwest is the Feng Shui coordinate for number eight .
Nine
If we consider each of these initial numbers as a pathway into ever
increasing complexity and higher knowledge, the nine will be our
precipice of our understanding. At the apex of our upward count stands
the nine, and in Chinese meaning of numbers it
is the jackpot
of celestial forces. Interestingly, in Feng Shui, nine sections are
cordoned off by agricultural land owners; eight sections of land are
cultivated, but the
ninth section (in the center of the
agricultural blueprint) is classified as "god's acre" and is devoted to
honor the supreme and sacred. The Chinese meaning of numbers nine is
completion and satisfaction. It represents a high standard of celestial
congruence. When we reach the philosophical height of number nine we
have ascended in esoteric understanding and obtained a cosmic
satisfaction. The
Chinese zodiac symbol for number nine is the Monkey and its Feng Shui direction is West/Southwest.
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