Numbers In Spells

Numbers In Spells

Numbers play quite a large role in the realm of spell casting,
Whether that is saying the number, having so many of an item, or
Tying a certain number of knots into a piece of string. They all
Have their own meaning, and can be used to boost the power of a
Spell. You have probably heard of the number 3 more than any other,
Such as repeating your spell three times to give it that extra push.
While this does help, including significant numbers into the spell
Can give it a subtle, yet helpful lift.

The rest of this page will talk through the various meanings of each
Number, if you know of an extra meaning for a number, do not dismiss
It because it is not included here! If you have stuck with it for
Quite a while, it may be more helpful than some of the ones here.
Zero
This is a number of complete trust, innocence and new starts, very
Much like 'the fool' card. Zero marks that you can take risks and be
Sure that the universe will be there to help you.
One
This is the number of the solitary and a symbol of ambition and
Getting somewhere using your own strengths. This number allows you
To realise how your actions can effect the world. Potential is also
Associated with this number, so it is good to use when starting
Something new, like a business.
Two
Co-operations and partnerships are ruled by the power of the number
Two. It governs love and helps it to grow. If a friendship is
Broken, it can be patched up with the help of this number. Though
Spells concerning the number two do not seem to last long, they do
In fact instil harmony and peace before they end. The number two
Helps us learn vital lessons, but with the help of someone else.
Three
And so we get to the power of three, the most noticeable number in
Any magical endeavour. The number three is known for the triple
Goddess, the law of return and the three castable phases of the moon,
Waxing, full and waning. The Dark Moon is not included here as no
Spells should be cast at this time. The wheel of life's birth, life
And death or also governed by this number. Tying a knot three times
Seals the spell, and is also used at initiation ceremonies.
Repeating a spell thrice over will give it more power.
Four
Four is the number of sustainability, providing a foundation for
Magical workings. Magic circles are usually ruled by this number,
The quarters and the arch-angels are examples. The seasons are even
Attuned to this number and so are the compass points. Four is usually
Added to balance a spell using one of the above methods.
Five
This is the number of transformation and development. This number is
Linked to the elements including spirit, the symbol of the witchcraft
Religion, the pentagram, is also combined with the number five. This
Number can be used to develop skills, but hard work is always
Needed.
Six
A number for learning lessons and looking back on past efforts, but
Not necessarily just our own. It is also the number of friendship
And is linked with the magical familiar.
Seven
Seven is the number of mysticism and illusion. Linked with dreams,
Other worlds and more then probably, the astral plane, it can also
Govern the world of the imagination and inspiration. The seventh son
Of the seventh son was said to have enhanced psychic powers and be
And advanced dream analyser according to folklore.
Eight
Materialism, success and prosperity are overlooked by the number
Eight. Financial worries could be settled with this number. Likewise
Use this number in all money spells as it will give it that extra
Push towards that nice big cheque or pay rise you desire. Eight also
Helps us to understand that 'what we reap is what we sow,' so stop
Sitting around. Help your spell along by doing something.
Nine
Things will be completed under this number and everything will be
Brought together quite nicely, so that the next cycle can start. It
Is lightly connected to luck, such is seen in the myth that cats
Have nine lives.
Thirteen
There has been a jump to this number because ten, eleven, and twelve
Do not play so much of a big part in spells. Thirteen is linked to
The moon, due to there being thirteen lunar months per year. It is
Also the number of the coven, as most covens do not usually allow
Themselves to ecede this many members. Though this number seems
Unlucky to many people, the educated will realise that this is quite
A lucky number, especially when it comes to magic.