Feng Shui Number Symbolism

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The numbers 1 to 9 play a significant role in authentic Chinese Feng Shui. Although number symbolism is popular world wide, it is common to see combinations of numbers on car licence plates, in phone numbers and street addresses, chosen by Feng Shui consultants or Chinese astrologers for their clients.

In the west it is often thought that the number 4 is regarded by the Chinese as unlucky. However, this is only due to fact that it is pronounced ‘shi’ in Chinese, which is close to the Chinese word for ‘death’. This is merely a superstition of the Chinese, and not in any way connected to authentic Chinese numerology.

Chinese Number Meanings

Number: 1

Represents: travel, travel agencies, chemicals, alcohol, bars, money, vitality

Element: water

Symbol: water

Season: winter

Colours: navy, blue / black

Number: 2

Represents: relationships, mother, reliability, nurturing, helpfulness, competition

Element: earth

Symbol: earth

Season: late winter

Colours: cream, yellow, brown

Number: 3

Represents: youth, spring, initiation, action, activity, speed, creativity, growth

Element: wood

Symbol: thunder

Season: early spring

Colour: green

Number: 4

Represents: rapid growth, growth peak, fulfilment, flexibility, stamina, achievement, impulsiveness

Element: wood

Symbol: wind

Season: late spring

Colour: green

Number: 5

Represents: the centre, control, rebirth, regeneration, strength, resilience, power, harmony

Element: earth

Symbol: the Tai Chi

Season: late summer

Colours: yellow, brown, cream

Number: 6

Represents: father, dignity, authority, clarity, dominion, focus, detail, morality, completion

Element: metal

Symbol: heaven

Season: early autumn

Colours: white, silver

Number: 7

Represents: money, reflection, relaxation, recreation, success, children, abundance, prosperity, entertainment

Element: metal

Symbol: lake

Season: late autumn

Colours: white, silver, grey, gold

Number: 8

Represents: study, stability, knowledge, spirituality, insight, stillness, dependability, steadfastness, resilience

Element: earth

Symbol: mountain

Season: late autumn / early winter

Colours: yellow, cream, brown

Number: 9

Represents: fame, recognition, insight, passion, exposure, brilliance, sunshine, heat, enlightenment

Element: fire

Symbol: fire

Season: summer

Colours: red, purple, pink and light blue

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