Mankind has long been fascinated by numbers. Numbers and mathmatetical concepts allowed us to understand our world better and to share ideas across cultures, even if the spoken languages were different. Our ancient ancestors also gave symbolic meanings to numbers, giving rise to concepts like numerology and sacred geometry.
Since it’s January 14th, the number fourteen appealed to me today. In most numerological philosophies, the number 14 would be reduced to five (1 + 4 = 5). Only “master numbers” like 11 and 22 are allowed to stay in double digits.
The number five can represent new directions, adventure, and curiosity. It’s associated with the lotus flower, the pentagram, and the five senses. When I created the aim4wisdom logo, I purposely chose a five-petaled flower in order to convey these meanings.
In the deck of tarot cards, the XIV card is Temperance, which signifies growth, reconciliation, and compromise. The picture on the card is a female figure near a body of water; she is also known as the Angel of Time. She is often shown with her toe dipped into the water, symbolizing her connection with the unconscious.
What number speaks to you today?
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