Numerology and the Tarot -------------------------- Reference: The Book of Tarot - Susan Gerulskis-Estes Numerology is the occult meaning of numbers concerning their influence on life. The Tarot cards incorporate numerology to express itself since the meaning of numbers is ageless, changeless and has the same connotation universally. In the Minor Arcana an essential part of the meaning of a card is derived from the knowledge of its number in relation to its suit. Numerology is also incorporated into the Major Arcana. NUMEROLOGY : ZERO - Infinite nothingness, boundless, limitless, pure energy, bliss superconsciousness, beyond beginning. ONE - Alpha, the first, the start, the seed, the beginning. Creation from dust. Nonmanifest to manifest. Singularity. Individuality. One-ness of human. I am. Positive action. TWO - Adding to another force. Knowledge. Opposites. Mental and physical, masculine and feminine. Positive and negative. Balancing opposite forces. Action. Reasoning. Wisdom. Duality. THREE - Object of creation. Childbirth. Multiplication. Development of the seed(ONE) in union with the earth(TWO) produces a plant(THREE). The product resulting from the creation. Growth. Harmony. FOUR - Memory. Logical mental reasoning by the physical man full of Spirit. Being able to express oneself in a socially accepted way in the material universe. Measurement. The reality of life on earth and being able to express oneself in it. FIVE - Changing. Lack of stability. Uncontrollable force. Adversity. Wondering where you belong in society, in the world. Unhappy. Destructive energy. Moral law. Creative thought. SIX - Success. Equilibrium. Self acceptance in chosen field of life work or duty. Enthusiasm. Hope. Love. Harmony. Satisfaction. Beauty. Cooperation. SEVEN - Soul Development. Safety. Security. Evaluation. Perfection. Successful completion of goals, but effort must continue. Mystery. Fate. Intuition. Number of occult intelligence. EIGHT - Rhythm and Balance. Justice, ability to judge. Peace. Understanding. Strength. Open-mindedness. Perfect intelligence. Health. Wealth. Regeneration. Opposite force. Discarding old ideas for new. Infinity. NINE - Attainment of a goal. Fulfillment. Completion of a cycle. Foundation to begin with new cycle. Phase before moving on to a much higher level of understanding. TEN - Completed force, be it positive or negative. Perfection. Understanding.