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Happy eight day

/ Robert / 13 Comments

Three years ago, I blogged about numerology derived from significant dates and life plans. The post wrapped up with a brief reflection on the number eight.

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with this number. It is my favourite digit, and my alter ego, Airhead takes their shape from it.

In rationalising my fascination of eight, I was born in the month of October. The original Roman calendar started in March, it was the eighth month of the year. It retained its name after becoming the tenth month when January and February were added.

Whilst it is a stretch for my date of birth to equal 8, it can be done by equating October to 8 plus day of 17th, 1+7=8 plus my birth year of 1. 8+8+1=17 1+7=8.

The numerology of my initials RGJ just happens to be 8.

Individually the meaning of letters as represented by numbers, as reported by Google Gemini:

  • “* R (9): The number 9 is associated with philanthropy, humanitarianism, and universal consciousness. People with the letter R often have a strong desire to serve others and possess great compassion.
  • G (7): The number 7 represents spirituality, wisdom, and a quest for knowledge. Individuals with the letter G are often introspective, analytical, and have a deep curiosity about the world.
  • J (1): The number 1 signifies leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. The letter J suggests a person who is ambitious, innovative, and has a strong sense of self.

When these letters are combined as initials, their energies are believed to interact and create a unique blend of characteristics. The combination of R, G, and J suggests a person who is a compassionate and wise leader, someone who uses their intellect and drive to help others and make a positive impact on the world.”

I stand by the above analysis: in and outside work, I serve and help others, and exercise curiosity, independent thinking, and being a free spirit.

When taking short breaks at the Noosa Rivet Retreat, Noosaville we generally stay in room seven. Most recently it was unavailable, we took room eight, is this coincidence?

Today (1+7+1+0+2+0+2+5=18, 1+8=9), I turn 62 (6+2=8). 9+8=17 1+7=8

Happy eight day, dearest readers!

Eight aitch words

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On Thursday, I used two words, I seldom, if ever use, haywire and hullabaloo.

The former in relation to my new work laptop connecting to a landscape, wide screen monitor, after I returned from lunch. The mesmerising resizing action of Google Chrome browser and Microsoft Outlook windows appeared completely out of control.

The latter when describing havoc related incidents at large scale events.

Being the eighth* letter of the alphabet, I’m surprised I haven’t thought more about aitches.

Havelock was my grand father’s middle name. According to https://www.meaningofthename.com/havelock, it has Norse ancestry meaning sea battler and from the Germanic elf warrior; olive tree.

Haphazard, our reality while in limbo. Could also be used to describe the seemingly random posts on this blog.

Heart, home, hearth; an oasis of warmth, caring, and kindred spirit.

Homo; the same.

* read more https://theinfp.com/2022/10/30/numerology/

Numerology

/ Robert / 6 Comments

Some say numerology is bunkum. My approach is to treat it with cautious respect. I don’t live my life by it however, I’m fascinated by numeric occurrences that appear to reinforce something.

According to numerology.com adding all of the digits of one’s date of birth together (year digits, month digits and day digits) until a value between 1 and 9 reveals one’s life plan number.

For example, my husband and I share a life plan number of one. Apparently, an auspicious number, ‘People with a Numerology Life Path 1 are born to act quickly and have no problem changing course and starting down a new path. A secret fear of failure makes them ultra-driven in every endeavor they pursue and will often make them victorious. As soon as one finish line is reached, they are already running toward another.’ This is reasonably accurate of the two of us.

Taking the concept a step further, the date my partner and I became husband and husband is 24.10.2014. Maybe it’s coincidence that 2+4=6, 1+0=1 totals 7 and 2+0+1+4=7, does this balance equate to balance?

Assuming a shared life plan is a thing, the date of our wedding in numerology is 7+7=14, 1+4=5. If our combined life plan is five, ‘People with a 5 Life Path number are on a lifelong adventure. They are ready for anything and want to soak up every experience this world has to offer. Life Path number 5 people tend to learn by living and don’t allow themselves to get stuck in any situation that has outworn its interest. The moment things start to get humdrum, a person with this Life Path will move on to something more fascinating.’ Our life together is indeed a shared adventure and we seem to be constantly moving house. My husband wants us to become grey nomads.

On Friday 28/10/2022, we had a delightful belated eighth anniversary lunch at the Manly Boathouse. As we were leaving, I noticed we were seated at table eight. This just happens to be my favourite number and wait for it, ‘go down the stairs and shut the front door!’, on the day of our wedding we wore matching silver cuff links with the symbol for infinity, eight. Oh, and the date is also eight.

I rest my case.