The number nine is the hermit of the tarot. This soul walks with its lantern illuminating those who have been lost. A light shared with all sincere seekers – a wise old man who has successfully passed the previous eight lessons.
Number nine is the bookend for number one; Each book must have a beginning and an end, Alpha and Omega. The number nine closes the chapters of the great book of eternity. Everything created must, at some point, come to an end.
In Hinduism, there are three main gods, Brahma, the creator, Vishnu the sustainer, and Lord Shiva, the destroyer. The number nine is associated with Lord Shiva.
The number nine is an uncoiled snake. When Arron and Moses went to Egypt to plead with Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, a great transmutation occurred, the wooden rods transformed into serpents. This snake rests at the base of our spine; when raised, it can change us from sons of man to sons of God.
The number nine in his snake aspect is standing on his tail. This tail symbolizes a tornado or hurricane. Brings balance when the scale of life tips toward darkness. When multiplied, the number 666 vibrates to compound number 18, reduced to number 9, the beast. In Chinese mythology, it is known as the great dragon.
In scripture, 27 Bible verses speak of snakes. In essence, the snake sheds its skin leaving behind the old to embrace the new, a kind of cleansing. Each person must get rid of his material consciousness for a spiritual one, or as the Scripture says, do not put new wine in an old bag.
The number nine is a door closer; this vibration is a blessing. For twenty-seven years, a nation at war now knows peace; the number nine closed the door of war, 2 plus 7 = 9. A wife in an abusive relationship gains the courage to leave after nine years; number nine closed the abusive door. After eighteen years of hard work, number nine closed the door of not being recognized for excellent work.
Life path number nine is one of the most difficult to master. It will require the willingness to inadvertently give or expect something in return. An openness that embraces humanity regardless of gender, creed, nationality or position in life. A life full of love and acceptance. It is a path of self-denial.
Sometimes life path number nine may not feel worthwhile in giving wholeheartedly without receiving something in return, putting others before yourself is a difficult thing to do. You may want to accumulate material gains to feel satisfied on a personal level. It is difficult for number nine to understand that selfless service to humanity is the greatest reward.
The nine paths of life can be successful. Your most important rewards come from a smile of gratitude triggered by your selfless acts of kindness and service.
