Number Associations

[Dagda Moon~Lily]

1 or Ace
PROPERTIES: Beginnings, action, will, new ideas, creative power, potential, first causes, primary impulses, positive.
PERSONALITIES: Individual, innovative, courageous, energetic, assertive, leader, pioneer, self-centered, dictatorial.

2
PROPERTIES: Partnerships, relationships, polarities, balancing, duality, choices, patience, stillness, positive and negative.
PERSONALITIES: Sensitive, observer, patient, adaptable, understanding, intuitive, interactive, spiritual.

3
PROPERTIES: Synthesis, growth, creativity, abundance, collaboration, friendship, artistic expression, refining plans, preparing to take action.
PERSONALITIES: Sensitive, creative, emotionally expressive, social, charming, fun, versatile, easily bored.

4
PROPERTIES: Foundations, discipline, work, order stability, solidity, tangible achievement, practical attainment.
PERSONALITIES: Structured, orderly, logical, practical, hard worker, frugal, security conscious, determined, worrier.

5
PROPERTIES: New cycle, change, progress, shifts, adjustment, fine tuning, instability, challenge, versatility, freedom, courage.
PERSONALITIES: Instinctive, adventurous, enthusiastic, sensual, chameleon, unattached, unpredictable, restless.

6
PROPERTIES: Balance, health, beauty, harmony, contentment, relaxation, satisfaction, equilibrium, marriage, family, sympathy, a choice.
PERSONALITIES: Compassionate, idealistic, caring, perfectionist, humanitarian, responsible, loving, supportive, self-conscious, interfering.

7
PROPERTIES: Spirituality, wisdom, perfect order, the macro-cosm, religion, luck, magic, multiple options. PERSONALITIES: Analytical, thoughtful, enigmatic, philosopher, inventor, secretive, critical, self-absorbed

8
PROPERTIES: Victory, will, success, regeneration, rebirth, reevaluating, putting things in order, setting priorities.
PERSONALITIES: Strong values and judgment, ambitious, natural business sense, organized, long term planner, loyal, stubborn, inflexible.

9
PROPERTIES: Compassion, integration, movement, flexibility, fulfillment, attainment.
PERSONALITIES: Benevolent, thoughtful, sentimental, emotional, tolerant, kind, generous, liberal, traveler, overly sensitive.

10
PROPERTIES: Transition, renewal to a new cycle, completion, wholeness, mastery, excess, overabundance.
PERSONALITIES: See #1

Wands: Spring
Cups: Summer
Pentacles: Autumn
Swords: Winter

This material is credited to: www.queenofpentacles.com

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Okay. Now that we have the number associations. If there is anything you want to add about what certain numbers mean to you, please feel free to post it! We are here to learn, either from the course "Learn the Tarot", other web-sites or each other!

What I would like you to do is lay out the aces, what type of things are happening in them, as a group? Do the same with the twos, threes, etc. Do you agree with this or disagree with the associations? I think for the most part, I agree. (that's why I decided to use the information from that particular site. :D)

Take it slow! Let the associations sink in. The object here is to learn, not just get through the material. ;)

If you have any questions, post them or PM me! :D

When you feel you have a couple traits for each suit down, and you are comfortable with the numbers, let me know. We'll then move on to the court cards.

[Dagda Moon~Lily]

Numerology in Tarot

The numbers of the cards all hold significance too. Have a look at the following summations and apply them to the cards. Remember, Numerology is a science in itself, and I have only supplied very basic meanings for the numbers. It is a good exercise to think of the number, the way it sounds, look at your cards and what is happening in the card. Soon, you will have your own associations to work with, but these are nice summaries to work with none-the-less.



1-New Beginnings, new projects. Innovative approaches. The self, individualism. Focus.

2-Balancing 2 options or demands. Sorting out your immediate priorities. Finding a compromise between differing opinions. Co-operation. Waiting periods. Reconciliation. Female/Male, Yin/Yang. Union. Finding direction.

3-Expansion of horizons and options. Seeking something which is on offer. Being prepared to make considerable input and hard work that may only bear fruit later. Growth. Creativity. A fertile number. A "transforming" movement. Being who you truly are.

4-Seeking a practical solution. Accepting there are present limitations in your plans. Making sure any schemes have a firm foundation and structure, and that the background is adequately researched. Discipline. Earthy and stable. Logic, authority and endurance. Natural order. Responsibility.

5-Striking out alone, seeking an alternative solution. Clear communications and above all looking at the gains instead of the losses. Freedom, change through strife. Free from the restrictions of the fours. An inner struggle that will soon require a decision. Struggle, high risks.

6-Harmony. The importance of making ourself, as well as others happy. Consolidate achievements and make your efforts notice. Partial or temporary success. Challenge and choice. The beginning of harmony. Balance after effort. Harmony through conflict.

7-The unconscious mind. Being aware of what is going on beneath the surface with your dealings with others. Using intuition, especially in summing up other people, as they may not be what they seem. Wisdom and the inner self. A mystical number. Ordeals, obstacles, victory and achievement. Movement, development.

8-Caution, the conventional route is probably the best one now. Not taking short cuts, following all the legal and safety regulations. Balance, well thought out change (especially in attitude). Looking deeply at attitudes. Progress, rather than change for the sake of change. Clarity. Equal Karma (as you sow, you reap). The balance of "2", the stability of "4". Growth, choice, priorities.

9-Courage and determination. If you stick at things you will succeed. It may be time to shed some unnecessary burdens and make sure that everyone is doing their share. The end of a cycle. A need to move forward. A lot has been achieved, but there is still a lot to be learnt. Striving for perfection. New phase about to begin. Readiness. Waiting for opportunities, right timing, letting go.

10-Power and energy, consolidation of matters before a new chapter begins. The essence of its (the card) ruling element. Preparation for next step. (1 + 0 = 1). Completion, culmination, higher wisdom. The beginning is embedded in the end.





Use the descriptions that work best for you. You will know what feels right and what doesn't.

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[Silver Venus]

I agree with all those decriptions :D
I always go with whats infront of me because every deck represents the numbers differently and in each suit they change too! Swords are always so different and a little tricky for me... But I think the number meanings fit so well for Pentacles, Cups and Wands in my decks!
I always keep at the back of my mind..

Ace ~ new begining as it is a start so there must of been an end ~ I always think of Aces as like fools ~ a different direction.
Two ~ Harmony, partnership and balance
Three ~ Hope, creativity, teamwork, luck and threesomes!
Four ~ security, building up home/possessions/ambiton/love
Five ~ Changes, mid way to something ~ still some work needed
Six ~ Travel, movement, getting there
Seven ~ waiting, delays, rest, nearly there but time to take stock
Eight ~ strength, positive changes, new phase, moving forward
Nine ~ a very strong matter/feeling, near completion, a big event
Ten ~ Completion, success, release of energy


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[tarotbear]

Sometimes I show Querents the associated numerology when certain pairs show up in their reading- such as the figures in the Lovers (#6) are the same figures in the Devil ( #15, and 1+5=6). Numerology is such a cool tool when teamed up with Tarot! Sometimes when I get a difficult reading I look to see what numeric patterns are running through, such as many threes meaning group activities and proceed with the reading from that aspect of things.