The symbolic meaning of zero primarily relates to potential. It is the starting point from which all other numbers follow. The same principle can be applied to life; every reality you experience is the result of conscious activity. Starting from the moment you have the initial thought or occurrence, energy is present. The Law of […]

The lessons to learn from the symbolic meaning of six are harmony, balance, sincerity, love, and truth. We are required to call upon the energy of the six when dealing with diplomacy and sensitive matters. It is the ability to feel compassion and love in any given situation. In numerology, the number six indicates a […]

25km south-east of the Laos capital, Vientiane, is Buddha Park, a collection of curious sculptures featuring over 400 stone carvings inspired by Hindu mythology. Built in 1958, by a Hindu-Buddhist monk, Luang Pu Bunleua Sulitat, Buddha Park is a fascinating insight to esoteric symbolism. Here I will glide over some of the highlights, but you […]

The symbolic meaning of 15 is best explained by the 15th card of the Major Arcana in the Tarot deck – The Devil. In the alchemical table, the archangel Uriel is also depicted as The Devil.  But The Devil card is not a tyrant of evil as the Catholic Church would have us believe. It […]

The symbolic meaning of the number 17 is associated with transformation or resurrection, given it is the manifestation of knowledge acquired at the stage of the number 16. The result can be either negative or positive depending on the choices you made in the earlier stages of development.  In the ancient world, the symbolic meaning […]

The symbolic meaning of the 21 shows you how to transmute energy and ultimately make decisions with confidence. Essentially the 21 is the manifestation resulting from thoughts, emotions and actions. At this point, the initiate must learn patience and cultivate trust in your intuition, or inner knowing. We see this idea succinctly in the Hermetic […]

The spiritual meaning of the number five is believed to be magical. Of course, it’s not really magical, but when you know the true meaning of the five, it’s easy to see why it’s associated with magic.  It’s terms like “magical” in which you have to be careful when interpreting the meaning of symbols. The […]

The esoteric meaning of symbols and numbers can be used to your advantage. When you see the number four, you see a glimpse of your future – so pay attention to significant events or synchronicity in your life when the number four reveals itself to you. From an exoteric viewpoint, the symbolic meaning of the […]

The number seven in alchemical thought may not be the pinnacle, but it is certainly the goal. It represents self-awareness and inner-wisdom that will deliver a richer quality of life. The symbolic meaning of seven is believed to resonate with vibration and energies picked up by our chakra system, hence why there are seven core […]

The esoteric meaning of the number thirteen is not the same as the symbolic meaning of the same number you find in most other sources. For example, the number 13 has nothing to do with good luck and bad luck. This article explores the esoteric meaning of the number thirteen in a reasonable amount of […]