Thursday, January 17, 2008

Tarot: The Star of David Spread

The Star of David, also known as the Shield of David, is a hexagram; a six-sided star. During the middle ages, it was used by Kabbalists as the Seal of Solomon. The symbol itself has many meanings and it is one of those meanings that is presented below.

[On the sixth day,] God said: 'Let us make Man in our image, after our likeness. And God created Man in the image of God. And God blessed them.’



God [Yud-Hay] created Man in God’s Image [Beit-Yud]. In the Image of God, male [Beit-Vav] and female [Beit-Hay] God created them [Lamed-Beit].

In Me [Beit-Yah], in him [Beit-Vav], in her [Beit-Hay], one heart [Lamed-Beit].

Let Us make Man in Our image…in the image of heaven and the heavenly hosts, which are fire and water.

Eve’s Hebrew name, Chava, is derived from Chai, which means life. Eve retains the spiritual essence of Man. Adam, whose name derives from Adamah (earth) and Adom (red), retains the physical essence of Man. Adam and Eve were thus born Man as compliments to one another.



And Adam and Eve disobey God and are expelled from the Garden. They are bound together by Eternal decree and must rely upon one another for food and sustenance and upon God’s favor for rain.

And it shall come to pass if you surely listen to the commandments
that I command you today, to love the Lord your God,
and to serve God with all your heart and all your soul,

That I will give rain to your land, the early and the late rains,
that you may gather in your grain, your wine and your oil.

And I will give grass in your fields for your cattle and you will eat and you will be satisfied. [1]

They are bound together by Eternal decree and must rely upon one another for food and sustenance.



Vav signifies that they are joined (bound together). Gimel implies the sacrifice they must each make to one another to survive. Lamed represents the things that they must teach and learn from one another. Samech is the support they must give one another. Zayin is the planting for sustenance and the sowing of the seeds of their relationship. And the foundation of it all is the faith [Nun] in God.

The Star of David Spread is used to determine specific, predictive outcomes. The seven cards are laid out in the order and pattern illustrated below.


The meaning of the cards is as follows:

1. Past Event

2. Present

3. Immediate Future

4. Base of the Matter

5. Opportunity

6. Limitation

7. Final Outcome


[1] Deuteronomy 11:13

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Tarot: The Menorah Spread

A menorah is a seven-branched candelabrum that is one of the oldest symbols in the Jewish faith. Its construction was described in Exodus and it was built for use in the Tabernacle in the wilderness. The light of the menorah symbolizes illumination (knowledge) and has been attributed as a symbol of The Tree of Life, the Seven Days of Creation and the burning bush of Moses.

The menorah spread is used as a tool for illumination and self-development. It utilizes 22 cards, mirroring the 22 flower cups of the one described in Exodus.

The cards are laid out in the order and the pattern illustrated below:

The meanings of the cards are as follows:

Arm 1

Cards 1, 2, 3

Governs: Self Image (Negative aspect: Pride, Positive Aspect: Humilty)

Arm 2

Cards 4, 5, 6

Governs: Personality (Negative aspect: Shallowness, Positive Aspect: Humility)

Arm 3

Cards 7, 8, 9

Governs: Emotion (Negative aspect: Anger, Envy, Positive Aspect: Calm Benevolence)

Arm 4

Cards 10, 11, 12

Governs: Intellect (Negative aspect: Cunning, Positive Aspect: Wisdom)

Arm 5

Cards 13, 14, 15

Governs: Relationships (Negative aspect: Lascivious, Positive Aspect: Loving)

Arm 6

Cards 16, 17, 18

Governs: Finances (Negative aspect: Greed, Positive Aspect: Charity)

There should be a balance in the cards, reflecting both negative and positive aspects in the 6 arms or branches of the menorah.

The Center Column provides guidance:

Card 19 = what is most in balance

Card 20 = what is out of balance

Card 21 = what is needed to restore the balance

Card 22 = the base of the matter - what is taking things off-kilter

Monday, January 14, 2008

Kabbalah: A Very Brief Overview

The word Kabbalah means to receive and is used to denote the collection of thought, teachings and writings of Hebrew mysticism. The earliest known texts of Kabbalah can be traced back to the second temple period, but the more formal aspects of Kabbalah emerged in the early middle ages. The first version (there are many versions) of Sefer Yetzirah: The Book of Formation was compiled in the tenth century, however quotes from it were cited in texts appearing as early as the sixth century of the common era.

While initially, there were two divergent branches of Kabbalah: the Account of the Chariot and the Account of Creation, the latter branch of writing was to survive and be found in the collective books known as Kabbalah today. These writings are comprised of Sefer Yetzirah: The Book of Formation, The Bahir: Illumination (or light), and The Zohar: Splendor (Radiance.) Although written after Sefer Yetzirah and the Bahir, the books and writings of the Zohar are considered by many to be the central text of Kabbalah, commenting and explaining the Torah in terms of the Sephirot of the Tree of Life.

If you asked those not deeply familiar with teachings and the books of Kabbalah to explain its concept, invariably, someone will say, it’s the Tree of Life. Unfortunately that is a very simplistic view of Kabbalah, which is, in its entirety, a treatise to enable one to attain a higher understanding of and the means to become closer to God. This was done, in its various forms, through an exploration of teachings and writings that were handed down from the beginning. On one level, it seeks to explain the deeper meanings of the passages of the Torah to understand the hidden messages given by God. On another level it seeks to explain the act of creation and the emanation and the structure of the universe from God. Both of these are used by students to gain an understanding and to walk the path that will enables a seeker to get closer to God.

That being said, the Tree of Life is a critical concept within Kabbalah and, therefore, the first concept, beyond knowledge of the Torah and the Tanach that the seeker must grasp.


The Tree of Life


Sefer Yetzirah begins with the following paragraph:

[1:1] With thirty-two mystical paths of Wisdom, Yah, Lord of Hosts, God of Israel, Living God, Ruler of the Universe, El Shaddai, Almighty God, High and Extolled, Dwelling in Eternity, Whose name is Holy, engraved and created the Universe in three Sepharim: in writing, number and word. Ten Sephirot out of nothing, twenty-two foundation letters, three mothers, seven doubles and twelve simples.

The thirty-two mystical paths of Wisdom refer to the ten sephirot of the Tree of Life and the 22 letters of the AlefBeit, which serve to connect them.

[1:7] Ten Sephirot made of Nothing. Their end is embedded in their beginning; their beginning in their end, like a flame in a burning coal. For the Master is singular, without peer. And before one, what do you count?

The Sephirot emerged from Ein Sof through Keter. Ein Sof is the primal cause of all that exists. Ein Sof, Cause of Causes, causes Keter (also called Ayin – Nothingness and the Root of Roots) is the crown of the Tree of Life and represents the Will.

Concerning Ein Sof, there is no aspect anywhere to search or probe; nothing can be known of it, for it is hidden and concealed in the mystery of absolute nothingness. [1]

Ein Sof is the absolute perfection in which there are no distinctions and no differentiations, and according to some even no volition. It does not reveal itself in a way that makes knowledge of its nature possible and it is not accessible even to the innermost thought ... of the contemplative. [2]

The concept is the first step in the manifestation of Ein-Sof is Ayin (nothingness). It affirms that there is a realm which no created being can intellectually comprehend, and which, therefore, can only be defined as "nothingness.” [3] The true essence of God cannot be grasped by anyone but God. [4]

From Keter, a second point emanated in a second revelation; the first revelation being the point of light emanation from Ein Sof. This second point, Chokhmah (wisdom), is also called Yesh (being). It is also called yesh me-ayin, which means being from nothingness.

Chokhmah is regarded as the first creative act of the infinite, Ein Sof, and, as such, is frequently referred to as BeReishit (beginning). It is said: "You have made them all with Chokhmah." The first words of the Torah, "In the beginning (God created the heavens and the earth)," is understood to mean "With Chokhmah."

When the Chokhmah emanated from the second revelation, it required a third point to reveal what exists. Chokhmah is the beginning of being and not being. It requires Binah (understanding) to interpret it. Binah is associated in particular with the power to grasp and comprehend the insights of Chokhmah.

Thus it is written:

The Lord founded the earth by wisdom; By understanding God established the heavens. [5]

These three Sephirot, also known as the upper Sephirot, represent the act of creation. From Nothing, and with Wisdom and Understanding, the Universe was created.

In the beginning (BeReishit) God created the heaven and the earth. Now the earth was unformed and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spirit of God (The Shekhinah) hovered over the face of the waters.[6]

In the beginning, there was a void (Ayin – nothingness), and the Divine Presence hovered over the deep. And God said, “Let there be light (Wisdom and Understanding.)” The light was the Wisdom and Understanding by which all else was formed. This is known because God created Heaven on the second day and the sun, moon and stars on the fourth day.

It is through these three sephirot that the remaining sephirot emanated and by which the universe was formed.


[1] Daniel Matt

[2] Gershom Scholem

[3] Gershom Scholem

[4] Daniel Matt

[5] Proverbs 3:19

[6] Genesis 1:1-2

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Tarot: The Medi Arcana

The Medi Arcana

The Medi Arcana, also known as the court cards, contains 12 archetypes and four messengers (also called the pages in some decks.) The twelve archetypes: King, Queen and Knight of the four suits, each correspond to a distinct astrological sign, such that the King of Wands is Ares, The Queen is Leo and so on.

The remaining four cards are messengers, representing the four directions on a plane.

The Medi Arcana represents the heavens providing signs and messages for guidance. The suits of the Medi Arcana revert to the elements of their cardinal points. Such that wands = fire, cups = water and so on.


Suit Cardinal Point Element

Wands South Fire

Cups West Water

Swords East Air

Coins North Earth

Each of the suits is comprised of three people (archetypes and signs) and a messenger bearing a message. There are two men and one woman. One of the men represents an older, more stable view of the suit while the other represents a younger, rasher version of the characteristics. The female represents the balance between the two. The significator is always chosen from one of these three.

Significator

The significator is a card that represents the querant or reader. Women should chose from one of the four elemental women by considering the hair and eye color along with the personality represented by the card. Men should chose one of the male cards by consider the same along with their age, circumstances and outlook. For example, an older man, who is single with a youthful outlook, may be represented by the younger man.

Element Fire

Personality People represented by fire are those with personal initiative; particularly those who started out disadvantaged. These people are future-oriented, entrepreneurial, and inventive; they initiate action.

Hair Color Red

Eye Color Light

Element Water

Personality People represented by water suggest attitudes of compassion, caring, generosity, affection, friendliness, sociability, emotional support, and joy.

Hair Color Medium

Eye Color Blue, brown

Element Air

Personality People represented by air are direct, forthright and can be brutally honest. They possess strength of conviction and tend to have strong opinions on proper conduct and behavior.

Hair Color Light

Eye Color Light

Element Earth

Personality People represented by earth are hard-working, solid, practical, secure and reliable.

Hair Color Dark

Eye Color Dark

In a Reading

In a reading, the people of the Medi Arcana may represent one of three things; an actual person, an objective or qualities.

Person – represents someone known to the querant.

Objective – signifies the objective of the querant. For example, the Queen of Swords as an objective would represent the desire for the truth or possibly for moral understanding.

Qualities – indicates a need to adopt these qualities.


The Messengers: The Four Winds

The messengers of the bible are the four winds, which are depicted as horses. It is through these winds that God delivers judgment and reprieve.

I looked in the night and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle-trees that were in the bottom; and behind him there were horses, red, sorrel, and white. Then I said: 'O my lord, what are these?' And the angel that spoke with me said to me: 'I will show you what these are.' And the man that stood among the myrtle-trees answered and said: 'These are they whom the Lord has sent to walk to and fro through the earth.' And they answered the angel of God that stood among the myrtle-trees, and said: 'We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sits still, and is at rest.' [1]

And again I lifted up my eyes, and saw, and, behold, there came four chariots out from between the two mountains; and the mountains were mountains of brass. In the first chariot were red bay horses; and in the second chariot black horses; and in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot spotted horses. Then I answered and said to the angel that spoke with me: 'What are these, my lord?' And the angel answered and said: 'These are the four winds of heaven coming out after presenting themselves before the Lord of all the earth. That one with the black horses goes forth toward the north country; and the white one go to the west; and the spotted one went forth toward the south country; and the bay went forth'. And they sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth; and he said: 'Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth.' So they walked to and fro through the earth. [2]

Taleh

Key: King of Wands

Element: Fire
Representation:
Older, more stable male

Person: Taleh is a great organizer that is full of flair and originality. He is a dynamic individual, who is never afraid to take chances. He is intuitive and articulate with the capacity to inspire others especially in projects, which have a clear outcome and do not require a long lead-time. He is a natural leader and can rally others to his cause regardless of how impossible it may seem. Taleh is aggressive and willful. He is a determined fighter and can be a powerful adversary if you oppose him strongly. He is unconcerned about how others may see him and will be the first to stand up in what he believes in – if he believes in it strongly.

Objective: This is a question of taking the initiative or taking a risk.

Qualities: If Taleh represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to action. The message is not to be afraid to take chances. It is up to the querant to take the imitative and others will follow.

Aryeh

Key: Queen of Wands

Element: Fire
Representation:
Female

Person: Aryeh is confident and enthusiastic with a positive outlook and a love of life. She is the natural centre of attention and a genial host. She gets inordinate pleasure from helping others enjoy life as much as she does. Aryeh radiates warmth. Her enthusiasm, generosity and disposition inspire the affection of many friends and admirers. Aryeh works with dedicated commitment and approaches every challenge with perseverance looking for creative solutions. She places highest value on courage and personal honesty for herself as well as others. Aryeh can be unyielding and stubborn at times. She can be very proud and wants to be right.

Objective: This is of a question about a challenging situation and how to respond to it.

Qualities: If Aryeh represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to be strong and positive and look for a creative solution to the problem.

Keshet

Key: Knight of Wands

Element: Fire
Representation:
Younger, rasher male

Person: Keshet is an idealist and is usually much in demand socially. He is charismatic and sexy and has a tendency to live on the edge as a confident risk-taker. He is extremely intelligent and is always looking to discover new things. Keshet loves to take on challenges. He can be callow and thoughtless as well as reckless and irresponsible. He gets bored and restless when surrounded by dull people or circumstances. Keshet thrives on excitement and will seek it despite the apparent danger. He values his freedom above all else. He does not hesitate to give an honest opinion, which can seem tactless at times.

Objective: This is of a question about a risky situation and whether to proceed.

Qualities: If Keshet represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to think carefully before rushing into something. Overconfidence is not warranted here and would be ill-advised at this time.

The South Wind

Key: Page of Wands

Element: Fire
Representation:
A messenger with a message

I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz; his body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as torches of fire, and his arms and his feet like in color to burnished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. [3]

Message: A message of an opportunity to experience creativity, courage, charm and inspiration. An exciting opening that may excite and feed your talents.

Dagim

Key: King of Cups

Element: Water
Representation:
Older, more stable male

Person: Dagim is a gentle man, who is wise and sincere. He is even-tempered and a good listener. He is fair-minded and not at all afraid to bend unbreakable rules should the situation demand a more humane approach. Dagim seems to know intuitively what is needed. He is open and tolerant and because of that others turn to him for advice and compassion. He is never judgmental. Dagim accepts the people around him and the circumstances in which they find themselves rather than trying to adapt them to suit him. He is a bit of a dreamer and finds routine work difficult. There are times when his sensitive and giving nature overwhelms him as others lean too heavily on him and take advantage.

Objective: This is a question of needing some advice and guidance.

Qualities: If Dagim represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to be more tolerant of others. Others need the querant’s support right now.

Sartan

Key: Queen of Cups

Element: Water
Representation:
Female

Person: Sartan is a loving and sensitive woman. She is strongly intuitive and radiates a gentle calm. She is creative and romantic with a strong love of home, family and tradition. Sartan is very nurturing and protective. She is kind and compassionate to everyone and never reacts with anger or impatience. She is loyal, supportive and good at listening. Sartan is very in touch with her own emotions and senses the underlying emotions of others. She possesses a deep sensitivity and provides valuable and illuminating intuitions, especially regarding those she cares for. Sartan is extremely sensitive and can be easily hurt causing her to withdraw within. She is often moody.

Objective: This is a question about love and family.

Qualities: If Sartan represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to listen to their heart and to be in tune with the feelings of others.

Akray

Key: Knight of Cups

Element: Water
Representation:
Younger, rasher male

Person: Akray is an intense, profound and powerful character. Even when he appears self-controlled and calm there is a seething intensity of emotional energy under his placid exterior. His depth of character and passionate conviction is overwhelming. Akray is deeply sensitive and easily moved by his emotions. This and a propensity for exhibiting extreme likes and dislikes makes him easily hurt, but he is not openly combative unless it becomes necessary. Although he is extremely volatile, he does not deal well with conflict and avoids difficult situations. Akray loves a good mystery and is drawn to secrets. The occult and mysticism appeal greatly to him. He possesses the ability to focus his attention or concentration on something to the point of understanding it completely.

Objective: This is a question about hurt feelings.

Qualities: If Akray represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to focus and be more grounded. It may also signify that things are not as bad as the querant may believe. It is possible that the querant is over-reacting.

The West Wind

Key: Page of Cups

Element: Water
Representation:
A messenger with a message

God turned back a very powerful west wind and it carried the locust-swarm and hurled it toward the Sea of Reeds. [4]

For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord desires God does in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all depths; God makes clouds to rise from the ends of the earth; God makes lightning for the rain; He releases the wind from the vaults of heaven. [5]

Message: A message of love. This card represents the opportunity to experience romance, deep feelings and the inner life.

D’li

Key: King of Swords

Element: Air
Representation:
Older, more stable male

Person: D’li is extremely intelligent, analytical and honest. He holds himself aloof and tends to be eerily detached and personally uninvolved. He is always fair and impartial. He approaches problems without emotion, logically and detached. D’li sets high standards for himself and others around him and is very ethical. He is very loyal and trust-worthy. As an idealist, he champions the highest principles, while at the same time being an independent thinker. He is naturally skeptical, but once convinced he becomes firm in his determination to see things through. He is a visionary and is progressive. D’li loves to spend time thinking about how things can be better. He can be impatient and temperamental with those who disagree with him.

Objective: This is a question of judgment.

Qualities: If D’li represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to think logically and to remove the emotion from the situation.

Maznaim

Key: Queen of Swords

Element: Air
Representation:
Female

Person: Maznaim is a forthright and honest person with a love of justice. She is very direct and has a strong sense of morality. Cruelty and vulgarity are abhorrent to her. She exemplifies elegance, charm and good taste. Maznaim is intelligent and knows when someone is not being fully honest. She is a strong woman who will set out to accomplish her chosen goals by finding ways to succeed, usually by using her wit and charm. She possesses a good critical faculty and is able to stand back and look impartially at matters which call for an impartial judgment. Maznaim is intolerant of argument from anyone challenging her conclusions, because to her its truth is self-evident.

Objective: This is a question about the truth.

Qualities: If Maznaim represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to consider both the hard truth and morality of the situation.

Teumim

Key: Knight of Swords

Element: Air
Representation:
Younger, rasher male

Person: Teumim is an ingenious, quick-witted communicator. He is usually very much in demand socially because he is so entertaining. He is vitally interested in what's new and fashionable. Teumim prefers to sit back and analyze or control what is occurring around him. He is often restless and easily bored and can become frustrated by things moving too slowly. To Teumim life is a game which must always be full of fresh moves and continuous entertainment, free of labor and routine. He uses his charm and looks to get what he wants. He can be unscrupulous and cunning; escaping blame by contriving to put it on other people. He speaks clearly, directly and always with authority, however, his remarks can be cutting and rude. It is clear when he thinks something or someone is stupid and he expects others to see it the same way.

Objective: This is a question about how tactfully a given situation was handled.

Qualities: If Teumim represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to be more diplomatic and tolerant.

The East Wind

Key: Page of Swords

Element: Air
Representation:
A messenger with a message

An east wind will come, a wind of God ascending from the wilderness, and his fountainhead will become parched and his spring will dry up. [Hosea 13:15]

When the east wind touches it, will it not completely whither? [Ezekiel 17:10]

With an east wind You smashed the ships of Tarshish. [Psalm 48:7]

Message: A message that brings challenges. This card represents an opportunity for growth in the guise of a difficult situation or problem.

Shor

Key: King of Coins

Element: Earth
Representation:
Older, more stable male

Person: Shor is a hard-working and successful man. He is keen-witted and methodical more often than intellectual. He is calm, centered and very self-confident in an earthy and modest way. He is immensely practical and his primary concern is to maintain stability. Shor is enterprising and adept with a wide range of useful knowledge. He is dependable and responsible and is always willing to help others with time and / or money. He is deliberate and relaxed. He likes comfort and is willing to work hard for the things that make him happy. He has a steady and even temperament that adds an element of stability to any situation. It takes a lot to make Shor loose his temper, but when he does – watch out!

Objective: This is about a question about work.

Qualities: If Shor represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to be more responsible and to give of their time and / or money.

Betulah

Key: Queen of Coins

Element: Earth
Representation:
Female

Person: Betulah is nurturing and motherly. She is warm and generous to everyone, yet very practical and grounded. She is unassuming, outwardly cheerful and agreeable. Betulah is extremely sensible, discreet, well spoken, wise and witty. She possesses a good understanding of other people's problems which she is capable of addressing with level-headedness. Betulah takes care of the little details and large problems with the same ease and focus. She combines mental ingenuity with the ability to produce a clear analysis of the most complicated problems. Betulah easily draws upon her own inner reserves and exhibits a quiet strength. She doesn’t concern herself too much with what is lacking and is able to make do with very little if the situation calls for it. Her quiet, plodding ways can make her appear pedantic and there is a tendency for her to be a perfectionist in all she does.

Objective: This is a question about home and family.

Qualities: If Betulah represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to take care of what is needed and not worry about what everyone else is doing or what they have.

Gedi

Key: Knight of Coins

Element: Earth
Representation:
Younger, rasher male

Person: Gedi is tenacious, logical and endowed with the capacity to work hard and long. He rarely hesitates to grasp opportunities for advancement or promotion. He aspires to positions of power and authority and admires others who attain such positions. Gedi is a resourceful, determined manager. He sets high standards for himself and others. He respects discipline from above and demands it from those beneath him. He expects his underlings to be as self disciplined as he is, and to perform every task undertaken to the highest standard. In his methodical, tough, stubborn, unyielding way, he persists against personal hardship, putting his work first to reach his objectives. Gedi has a willingness to accept responsibilities, but a false pride makes it hard for him to admit when he is wrong or to ask others for help. He competes aggressively to achieve what he wants. He isn’t very warm and doesn’t have much of a sense of humor, nor does he have much time for play. Work always comes first. Gedi can be very cold and distant, pessimistic, and almost intolerably conventional. He also has a stubborn streak and reacts poorly to change.

Objective: This is a question about a conflict related to job position or a promotion.

Qualities: If Gedi represents qualities, then this card is urging the querant to lighten up and enjoy life. It is also suggesting that a little flexibility is called for.

The North Wind

Key: Page of Coins

Element: Earth
Representation:
A messenger with a message

Behold, I send an angel before you to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place which I have prepared. Take heed of him and obey him. Do not defy him for he will not pardon your transgression; for My Name is in him. But if obey him and do all that I say then I will be an enemy to your enemies and an adversary to your adversaries. [6]

The Lord will place angels to guard you wherever you go. They will carry you upon their hands lest you hurt your foot against a stone. [7]

Message: A message about money, luck or a good, unexpected turn in health. This card represents an opportunity for enrichment, comfort or the ability to make your dreams real.



[1] Zechariah 1:8

[2] Zechariah 6:1

[3] Daniel 10:5, 6

[4] Exodus 10:19

[5] Psalm 135: 5-7

[6] Exodus 23:20 – 22

[7] Psalm 91: 11, 12

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

A Note about Numerology

Numerological Analysis is as complex as rendering an astrological chart and, while articles offered on this blog have provided the means to determine aspects of a person’s numerological chart, they, by no means, represent the full analytical picture.

A full numerological chart encompasses a full core trait analysis with extrinsic modifiers that interact with the core elements. Further, each of the core elements interact with one another and it is only through a detailed study of the core and the modifiers that a true picture of the subject emerges.

Take astrology, for example. Below is the basic description of an Aries:

An Aries is a great organizer that is full of flair and originality. They are a dynamic individual, who is never afraid to take chances. They are intuitive and articulate with the capacity to inspire others especially in projects, which have a clear outcome and do not require a long lead-time. They are natural leaders and can rally others to their cause regardless of how impossible it may seem. Aries are aggressive and willful. They are a determined fighter and can be a powerful adversary if you oppose them strongly. Aries are unconcerned about how others may see them and will be the first to stand up in what they believe in – if they believe in it strongly.

The above description is accurate, but will not yield a complete picture of an individual without looking at a full astrological chart, which encompasses the primary sign, the rising sign, the position of the planets in each of the houses and the aspects at the time and location of the individual’s birth.

The same is true of numerology. While the Life Path and Expression comprise 70% of the core, they must be viewed together along with the other core elements and any extrinsic modifiers such as karmic debts, intensity points and the growth number. It is only when these elements are viewed together that any real determination can be made.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Using Color to Enhance Personal Day Vibrations

As discussed in prior articles, Numerology is an empirical science that is a method or means for discerning traits and characteristics, paths and opportunities, reactions and responses and likely successes and pitfalls. Numerological analysis methods utilize the birth name and birth date as the starting point from which numerous analysis elements are derived. Each element is weighted and compared against the others to construct a profile, which reveals the attributes, abilities, traits, attitudes and responses that are the individual’s very essence. Additionally, the analysis also illustrates the strength of these characteristics and the extent to which expression, growth and development may have been assisted or impacted by other modifying elements.

Numerology is also used to determine periods and cycles. These numbers define the experiences, difficulties and advantages that are likely to be or to have been present at different times during an individual’s life. They represent influences that the individual is likely to feel as well as a characterization of their attitude and responses during this time. Long term periods and cycles span decades and usually govern at least one stage of life. For example, challenge numbers represents the difficulties that an individual likely encountered during childhood. Short term periods and cycles are influences that span at most one year and can be described in periods as short as one day. The focus of this article is the short-term element known as the personal day.

Personal days are numbers, specific to the individual for a specific day, that indicate the influences that are likely to be felt along with the probable attitudes and responses to these influences. Personal days are determined using the following algorithm:

1. Determine the Numerological Year:

The Numerological year that you are in is determined by your month and day of birth as it relates to today’s date. Let’s take for example someone who is born on June 12th. If today is May 15, 2000, the person’s Numerological Year is 1999, because they have not yet reached their birthday in the year 2000. Suppose someone was born on May 1. That person’s Numerological Year is 2000.

2. Determine the Universal Year:

This is accomplished by adding all of the digits in the Numerological Year together to reach a single digit. For the year 2000, the universal year is 2+0+0+0 = 2. For 1999, the universal year is 1+9+9+9 = 28; 2+8 = 10; 1+0 = 1. The universal year for 1999 is 1.

3. Determine the Personal Year:

The Personal Year is determined by adding the digits of your month and day of birth to the Universal Year. For example, if you were born on February 23 and your Universal Year is 2, then your Personal Year would be: 2+2+3+2 = 9. If you were born on November 21 and your Universal Year is 1, then your Personal Year would be: 1+1+2+1+1 = 6.

4. Determine the Personal Day

First select the date. Then add the month and day of the date to the Personal Year. For example, if the Personal Year is 5 and today’s date is May 15, the Personal Day would be: 5+1+5+5 = 16; 1+6= 7. The Personal Day would be 7.

Please note: the Personal Year was determined against today’s date. If you want to select a date in the future or the past, you will have to recalculate the Numerological Year, Universal Year and Personal Year.

Once the Personal Day is determined, use the chart below to determine the day’s vibration. You can affect the intensity of the vibration, either enhancing or diminishing the effect, by wearing specific colors. For example, a person may be very comfortable with the individual and assertive energy inherent in the 1 but may want to tone down those qualities on a work day that may call for cooperation and teaming. In this example, the person would want to select one of the colors that vibrate to the number 2; the number of partnership and cooperation. They should seek to dress primarily in that color.

Number: 1

Basic Meaning: Individuality and Leadership

Personal Day Vibration: An active day fill with creative energy and thoughts for new projects and enterprises. This is generally a good day to start an effort. If this is a core number you must be mindful not to be bossy and aggressive. Instead you should focus on your leadership ability and use your creativity toward problem solving and to propel an effort forward positively.

Enhancing Color(s): Red

Number: 2

Basic Meaning: Partnership and Cooperation

Personal Day Vibration: A good day to work with others and to focus on the details; the little things that may have been overlooked. This is a good day for relationship and friendships. Also a good vibration for keeping everyone focused on the issue at hand. You are capable of smoothly working with others to keep things moving forward. If this is a core number you must be careful not to become overly emotional or get caught up in feelings of being taken advantage of. You know that you can be overly sensitive.

Enhancing Color(s): Orange

Number: 3

Basic Meaning: Self-expression and Communication

Personal Day Vibration: A great day for taking things light and having fun. The number 3 has been characterized as representing “the Joy of Life.” This is a good day to be with friends and acquaintances or to meet with business associates to enhance existing relationships. You must be careful however not to indulge in gossip. This is true whether or not this is a core number. Also since this is a more light-hearted number this is not a good vibration for serious studies or concentration.

Enhancing Color(s): Yellow

Number: 4

Basic Meaning: Organization and Service

Personal Day Vibration: A good day to set about organizing, cleaning, and tying up loose ends. This is also a great day for more serious pursuits and studies. This vibration is business-oriented and as such it is also a good day to focus on business matters. If this is a core number you must be careful to avoid conflict. You must concentrate on listening and being open and flexible to other points of view and suggestions.

Enhancing Color(s): Green

Number: 5

Basic Meaning: Personal Freedom

Personal Day Vibration: Lots of surprises fill your day today and you should be prepared for the unexpected. Five is the number of the free spirit and it is filled with a longing for excitement, travel and change. This is not a good day for focus and concentration particularly for those with this number as a core trait. Be cautious of excesses.

Enhancing Color(s): Tan

Number: 6

Basic Meaning: Responsibility and Harmony

Personal Day Vibration: Today’s concerns focus on family, close friends and home. You may be called upon to rectify a situation or to be the referee. Others seek your assistance but you must be careful, especially if this is a core vibration, not to mistake interference for help. This is a good vibration for dealing with home matters and for resolving and harmonizing out of balance situations.

Enhancing Color(s): Blue

Number: 7

Basic Meaning: Introspection and Seclusion

Personal Day Vibration: This is a good day for research, individual projects and any task that requires deep analysis. This day may find you wanting to be removed from the mainstream activity so that you can concentrate and regroup. Your thoughts seem to wander and focus on troubling issues or questions that require deep analysis for resolution. Use today to spend time on activities that will give you that needed “away time”. If this is a core number meditation at some point in the day is essential. Also be careful not to be overly critical of your friends and family. Do not start arguments just to be alone; there are better ways to find solitude.

Enhancing Color(s): Purple

Number: 8

Basic Meaning: Finance and Senior Leadership

Personal Day Vibration: A good day to focus on financial, business and legal matters. This is a good day to balance your checkbook and review your accounts particularly if you are considering going shopping or making any type of major purchase. Watch the speed limit or you will have a very good chance of being stopped for a ticket. If this is a core number you will need to be more patient than usual and to make sure that you give other people a chance.

Enhancing Color(s): Black, Gray, White

Number: 9

Basic Meaning: Worldly and Charitable

Personal Day Vibration: This is a day for closure; to end the projects and tasks that were started under the number 1. This is also a day to take a loftier view of things; to step back and assess things from a more universal or worldly perspective. This will help you reach the conclusions that you need to. If this is a core number you must be careful not to react to others by being overly sensitive or argumentative.

Enhancing Color(s): Gold, Opal, White

A note on the Master Numbers: While this article demonstrated to beginners the means for determining Personal Days, more experienced practitioners, who wish to enhance the effect of the master numbers, eleven and twenty-two, may do so according to the following enhancing colors:

Eleven: Pink, Silver, Flesh, White.

Twenty-two: Red-brown, Red-gold.