Numerology: Number Three Personality Traits, Characteristics, Challenges

In numerology, your date of birth and your name is associated with certain compound and single digit numbers.  This article explores the personality traits, characteristics and challenges that are correlated to the single digit Number Three (3).

The concept of Three has been observed by mankind as being significant in the manner in which we perceive, understand, relate to and organize our reality.  For example, we measure time in terms of three tenses: past, present and future.  We perceive space (i.e., our world and reality) in a three-dimensional manner (length x height x width).  We classify matter into three states:  solids, liquids and gasses.  We think of a group (of people, things) as consisting of three or more and the family as being composed of the father, mother and child. 

Since time immemorial, the Three (often referred to as a Triad) has been particularly powerful in religion, mythology, folklore, philosophy, and alchemy.  We see the concept of three related dieties or the three aspects of one diety, spirit or the divine in the Christian Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), the Indian Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva and the Brahman-Atman-Moksha Triads, the Chinese Tao-Te-Chi as well as the Three Jewels of Chinese Buddhism, the Shamantic Spirit-Man-Nature Triad, the Pagan/Wiccan Triple Goddess (Maiden, Mother, Crone), the New Age Body-Mind-Spirit, the Classical Greek Three Fates, the ancient Egyptian Memphis and Theban Triads, as well as Osiris-Horus-Isis and Shu-Nut-Geb.

The universal graphic symbol for the Number Three is the triangle - the first polygon (or the first closed form drawn from three single lines).  The single, upright triangle represents the masculine energy and the element of fire.  The single, inverted triangle (similar to the shape of a chalice) represents the femine energy and the element of water.

The equilateral triangle is considered a balanced, harmonious form and represents higher powers and perfection.  Two equaliteral triangles, depending upon their arrangement, form a perfect square, a rhombus and a hexagram.  The rhombus is a diamond-shaped figure and has been associated with the concept of "As Above, So Below" with the upper triangle denoting the sphere of Spirit and the lower triangle denoting the sphere of matter.  The hexagram is a six-pointed star which has been considered to represent God's rule over the universe, with the six points representing each of the six directions.  In a religious context, the hexagram is most famously known as the Star or Shield of David and is most commonly associated with Judiasm.

The Number Three is thought to combine the vibrational qualities of both the solitary One and the dual Two.  The Three is thought to give expression to the manifested One and to resolve the opposing forces present in the Two, thereby offering a third harmonized and balanced solution.

Thus, in both ancient and modern numerology, we think of a person whose birthdate or name reveals the numeral Three as being a person who is versitile, multi-talented, productive, communicative, expressive, artistic and creative.  Such a person is optomistic, enthusiastic, popular, articulate and entertaining, freedom and fun loving.  The Number Three is masculine in nature and the Number Three individual usually has strong ambitions and desires to succeed in positions of authority.  Number Three persons are usually talented speakers, writers and singers.

While the developed Number Three individual is generally cheerful, friendly, humorous, confident and hard-working, the underdeveloped Number Three person can be moody, indecisive, vain, pessimistic, boastful, dictatorial and self-indulgent.

The Number Three individual has very similar challenges as both the Number One and the Number Two individual.  The Number Three person has many inherent talents and interests but can become scattered if s/he is not able to develop one or two talents or interests in a meaningful way.  This individual is also generally very charismatic, extroverted, exuberant and prone to being overly dramatic.  This may cause him or her to appear to be, or actually be, superficial, shallow and unreliable. 

In Love & Light,
Angelika

Numerology: Number Two Personality Traits, Characteristics, Challenges

In numerology, your date of birth and your name is associated with certain compound and single digit numbers.  This article explores the personality traits, characteristics and challenges that are correlated to the single digit Number Two (2). 

In some of the earliest written numeral systems, the number Two was graphically represented as 2 ones ~ as 2 vertical lines (Roman, Egyptian Hieratic numerals), as 2 horizontal lines (Brahmi, Suzhou, Chinese and Japanese numerals) or as 2 dots (Mayan numerals). 

The number Two (as the result of 1 + 1 = 2) is thought to represent both unity and duality.  Thus, in effect, the number Two symbolizes the joining of two individual opposing forces that are the basis of all existence as there cannot be the one without the other.  Examples of this duality include:  male/female, positive/negative, right/left, creation/destruction, birth/death, white/black, light/dark, fire/water, above/below, Heaven/Hell, etc. 

This concept is beautifully and effectively expressed in the Yin Yang Symbol ~ in which the two opposite energies are contained equally within the infinte circle and within each energy is the dot representing the opposite energy. 

Traditional Yin-Yang Symbol

The number Two is also mathematically interesting because it is the only single-digit number that lacks distinction when added to itself or multiplied by itself ~ in both processes, the result (4) is the same.  This is not true with any of the other numbers:

                                                        1 + 1 =   2                 1 x 1 =   1                       

                                                        2 + 2 =   4                 2 x 2 =   4

                                                        3 + 3 =   6                 3 x 3 =   9

                                                        4 + 4 =   8                 4 x 4 = 16

                                                        5 + 5 = 10                 5 x 5 = 25

                                                        6 + 6 = 12                 6 x 6 = 36

                                                        7 + 7 = 14                 7 x 7 = 49

                                                        8 + 8 = 16                 8 x 8 = 64

                                                        9 + 9 = 18                 9 x 9 = 81

The Number Two is considered as being the link between the conscious emergence of the Ego (represented as the solitary One) and diverse multitude of all of the other numbers (represented by the number 3 and greater).   If we think of all matter as having spirit and as spirit being in all matter, the Number Two is complete in its nature and lacks nothing essential of the whole.  It is the perfect pair, the couple, the duo, the duet, the duad and the dyad. 

Thus, in both ancient and modern numerology, we think of a person whose birthdate or name reveals the numeral Two as being a person who seeks harmony, balance and union of the two distinctive parts in partnership.  Such a person is sociable, charming, cooperative, agreeable, tactful, patient, gracious, understanding, intuitive and sensitive ~ a diplomat, an ambassador of goodwill, a mediator, an artist and healer who is detail-oriented and aware of the nature of opposites and seeks to harmonize and unify them.  The Number Two energy is feminine and emotional in nature with a maternal, nurturing aspect, and Number Two individuals are usually followers or equal partners rather than leaders.

While the developed Number Two individual can be very compassionate, peaceful, considerate, receptive and objective, the underdeveloped Number Two individual can be insecure, indecisive, overly sensitive, subservient, co-dependent, inconsiderate and uncooperative. 

The challenges for the Number Two individual generally lie in finding and maintaining a balance in the opposing forces that the Number Two embodies.  Once this balance is harnessed, the Number Two individual, who seeks unity and not separateness, is the perfect partner in any type of business partnership or personal relationship.

In Love & Light,
Angelika

Numerology: Number One Personality Traits, Characteristics, Challenges

In numerology, your date of birth and your name is associated with certain compound and single digit numbers.  This article explores the personality traits, characteristics and challenges that are correlated to the single digit Number One (1). 

The number One is expressed in the Indo-Arabic (or Hindu-Arabic) numeral system as a vertical line.  In the modern version of this system, the number One stands straight and alone, appearing direct and candid.  In this position, it has been thought to symbolize the connection between Heaven and Earth, representing the flow of life energy.  It was Pythagoras who is said to have noted that the One is both limited and unlimited ~ limited to itself and yet unlimited in other numerals.  In other words, there is only the one in One, but there are 10 ones in 10, 100 ones in 100 and so on.  Hence, it is thought that the One is the first, and from the One, all else is derived.  Here, it is interesting to observe the following:

M A N  :  4 + 1 + 5 = 10 --> 1

A D A M  :  1 + 4 + 1 + 4 = 10 --> 1

Thus, in both ancient and modern numerology, we think of a person whose birthdate or name reveals the numeral One as being a person who is independent, original, bold, confident, strong, determined, courageous, action-oriented, solitary and creative ~ a leader, inventor, visionary, designer, architect, originator and creator. 

While the Number One is associated with such powerful positive qualities, in terms of evolution through the numbers (its place and its expression on the Earthly plane), it is at the first position and thus considered to be a youngster ~ fresh and new with innovative, creative potential but lacking in experience and maturity. The Number One is the ultimate "I AM" consciousness and the Number One individual can be likened to a young child who views the world in the context of "I am at the center", "I am special" or "I am exclusive".  Hence, the person who incarnates with such potent possibilities also has many lessons to learn as his/her soul develops itself on this plane.

These lessons principally involve overcoming purely self-centered, egotistical and selfish desires and ambitions which, if not successfully reconciled in the Number One individual, can manifest themselves as  arrogance, tyrany, manipulation, domination, impatience, stubborness, narrow-mindedness, laziness and fearfulness.

If the Number One individual can master his/her self-centered impulses, s/he can realize his/her full potential on the Earthly plane and be a fearless, courageous, benevolent and generous leader and creator. 

In Love & Light,

Angelika