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According to principles of Chinese Feng Shui number 8 represents abundance and prosperity. It is considered lucky to have a house number that contains an 8. Gods and goddesses associated with number 8 include: Mercury, Roman Messenger God; Gaia, Greek Earth Mother; and Hera, Greek Queen of Heaven. The number 8 is represented by colors pink and rose. 8's gemstones are rose quartz and pearl. Flowers associated with number are pink roses and pink carnations. Some common superstitions about number 8 are: •If you fall ill eight days after a new moon, you will die by full moon. •If you give 8 pennies away you will receive 108 times that amount. •Repeating your own name 8 times while staring into your own eyes in a mirror is thought to bring prosperity. •It is unlucky to give a person a bouquet with 8 flowers. •A house with address 88 will bring you double happiness. •If you wash your hair on 8th day of month you will live to a ripe old age. •It is unlucky to get married February 8th and June 8th. •If you dream about number 8, you will soon lose a great deal of money. The Number 9 In occult circles, 9 is considered to be number of completion and is closely connected with Dead, especially one’s personal ancestors, and with forces of cemetery and Underworld. The nine is also associated with Hecate, Queen of Witches. In Chinese mythology, number composes lo-shi, a magic square that comprises first nine single digits on number line. Gods and goddesses associated with number nine include: Juno, Roman Queen of Heaven; Luna, Roman Goddess of Moon and Odin, All-Father & Ruler in Norse mythology. The number 9 is symbolized by colors white and pearl. 9 is associated with silver, platinum, diamond and pearl. Flowers associated with number are white carnations, white roses and lily of valley Common superstitions about number 9 include: •You will be blessed if you find nine peas in a pod. •Tying nine knots in a strand of your lover's hair will convince him to come to you. •Tying nine knots around a photograph of an enemy will cause them to give up battle against you. •An address with number nine in it brings you a long life. •If a young man wants to marry he should count 99 stars in sky for 9 days. On tenth day he will meet his soul mate. •Misfortune befalls person who finds Nine of Diamonds card on street. •The moon that falls nine days after New Moon in May is considered to be an unlucky day. •If you wash your hair on ninth day of month your marriage will be happy. •It is unlucky to get married December 9th. •If you dream about number nine, your home will soon be blessed with a child.
The Number 10 For Christians, number 10 symbolizes Ten Commandments that were delivered through Moses from God at Mt. Sinai. Deities traditionally associated with number 10 include Greek Gods Atlas, who bore weight of world on his shoulders and Uranus who was responsible for imagination and technology.
A common superstitious is that if you wash your hair on 10th day of month, you will receive a promotion at work. Another is that if you dream about number 10 your mate is unfaithful.
The Number 11 The number 11 and in particular number 11:11 (as seen on a clock) is considered, by many light workers and channellers to be a portal to other astral dimensions. The number 11 is also considered to be a 'master number" in schools of numerology. Deities associated with number 11 are Sea Kings such as Roman God Neptune and Greek God Poseidon. A common Chinese superstition is that washing your hair on 11th day of month will improve your eyesight.
The Number 12 The number 12 is associated with Twelve Apostles, number of people on a jury as well as The Twelve Days of Christmas. The number 12 is also identified with Roman Two-faced God Janus. A common superstition is that washing your hair on 12th day of month will bring you misfortune. Another is that if you dream of number 12, a solution will soon be found to a nagging problem.
The Number 13 Usually considered an unlucky number, this double-digit represents Judas, who was guest at Last Supper who betrayed Jesus. As a result it is also thought to be unlucky to have a dinner party with 13 guests. Many hotels are missing a thirteenth floor or have omitted number from their room doors. Gods associated with number 13 are Hades, Greek God of Underworld and Pluto, Roman God of Underworld. The color associated with number 13 is black. Some common superstitions about number 13 are: •It is unlucky to have an address with number 13. •It is also unlucky to have 13 numbers in your name. •Friday 13th of any month is said to be an unlucky day. •The moon that falls thirteen days after New Moon in August is considered to be an unlucky day. •Washing your hair on 13th of month ensures that you will give birth to a son.
Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.