Swell by the numbers, anyway. Numerology helps us understand the vibrational energy of all things. It observes compound numbers (double digits and above) and observes and reduces all numbers to their single digit, as both meanings are relevant. This means 12 will become 3. We'll also take a look at 11, 2 as the full date 12-12-2012 equals 11 which equals 2.
Here are some of the reasons 12 is so swell for us, particularly today. 12 is considered one of the numbers of perfection (3 is also a number of perfection-more on that further down the page). The perfection of 12 is considered the Divine authority at work in the human experience. Biblically this has also been called governmental perfection as it relates to the leaders of the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 apostles to Jesus. For us in the here and now 12 can be translated as our opportunity to manifest. the Divine (insert personal belief system here) into our life and actions. 12 energy asks us to seek truth, analyze motives-our own and those of our larger world (bosses, associations, groups, governments, even friends and family) and align this with our path and our personal truth. Personal truth is different for all of us and the modern world with its stresses and challenges pulls many of us away from center and we forget the karmic/life/spiritual lessons we have learned, which often makes life feel slower, or more difficult. Thankfully, 12 energy pushes us to remember these lessons and (re) integrate them into our life. 12 forces us to suspend our ego in favor of enlightenment, higher education, an expansion of brotherhood-otherwise known as Wisdom. 12 is creative, unconventional and individual.
Onto the number 3, because as we know 12 equals 3! The number 3 is a base number of creation. It is considered spirit meeting mind creating flesh or a tangible reality. In Christianity it is often referred to as the Trinity (though the term trinity is never mentioned in the Bible). Many "Pagans" often refer to the "threefold law" (anything done magick is returned three times) To be clear not all "Pagans" are Wiccans as Wicca is a relatively new development in aboriginal faith (and "pagan" has been rabbit-eared for a reason which will be explored in a future post). 3 also speaks to the pursuit of truth, optimism, expansion and brotherhood. Education and putting ideals into action is a 3 vibration along with fair play and exalting the underdog. 3 is the number of triumph over challenges, the energy of building, the mastery of flesh vs. temptation. Makes sense that 12 is a more deep, complex 3, right?
Let's not forget the promised peek at 11 (which will soon become 2) the add-up of today's date, 12-12-12.
11 is a number of balance as it is equal on each side, and the challenges of maintaining that balance. It is two forces indifferent to each other or in opposition that must find common ground to function. 11 must learn to conquer obstacles and opposition while maintaining the core ideal and balancing that core with the truth of others. No man is an island and we don't live in a vacuum so it is imperative we learn to embrace others without becoming others. 11 is often the reflection of flaw against the idea of perfection. Ideas, dreams, and imagination are a perfect bridge to the number 2 because these are some of the attributes of 2. 2 carries the power of romance and imagination, dreams and inventions. The flip side of 2 energy is fear. Fear of all that can be imagined and the behaviours inspired by fear, such as possessiveness, secretism, greed and aggression. 2 energy holds an illusive, water color quality of seeing the world as one wants it to be not necessarily how it really is and that energy is excellent for hiding negative shadows which on a global level translate into big business, governmental, and human rights, and animal abuses carried out under a banner of "for the greater good" or "collateral damage". Fortunately, the balance of 2 is the vibration of nurturing. 2 is charitable and caring seeking to provide fairly for all.
11 and 2 can be seen as the shadow energies of the numbers 12 and 3. 11 and 2 illuminate our current challenges in embracing the true Aquarian age. Our planet is experiencing the growing pains of the next phase of enlightenment. Our push toward equality and wisdom is toppling governments worldwide, exposing corporate fraud, and shaking personal skeletons from closets for many of us. We are encouraged to subjugate our ego and search for truth, which creates a possessive, fear response in many. We are witnessing currents of anger and violence, even paranoia inspired by this fear of the strong vibration of truth and the unknown changes it brings.
Thanks to 12 and 3 and their energies of support, cooperation, brotherhood and illumination as this energy is giving us the tools we will need to harness for the incoming year and Aquarian age for the greatest good.
If you have time, give yourself 12 minutes today to embrace 12-12-12. Let the vibrations flow, suspend the ego, and become illuminated. It's totally free, fuzz-buzzy, star-spark tweak guaranteed once in a lifetime experience (for most of us) that won't repeat for another 89 years!
