I’m forever getting questions about the spiritual meaning of numbers in general, and the symbolic meaning of number eleven. After being asked the question, it occurred to me I had not published anything on the spiritual meaning of number zero. The following is my response:
The spiritual, symbolic meaning of number zero deals with:
- Mystery
- Nothingness
- Infinity
- Potential
- Possibility
- Eternity
- Void
- Totality
- Rebirth
Primarily, the spiritual meaning of zero deals with pure potentiality. It is the point from which all other numbers spring forth. Even visually – the number zero is symbolic of the seed, womb or egg from which pure potential emerges.
Because the zero also visually resembles a circle, this is symbolic of eternity, evolution, infinity. Additionally, as with most symbols comprised or containing the circle we’re dealing with meanings of cycles, evolution, and time. Think wheels here – “what comes around goes around.”
However, due to its numerical value, the zero may also be interpreted as a void – a representation of non-existence, and sometimes death. But, again, our minds wander back to the symbolism of enternity and infinity as well as cycles and rebirth. Consequently we may say there is no real death only another phase of life.
Mayan glyphs used the “cosmic spiral” to respresent the numeral zero – they inherently knew the massiveness of mystery the concept of zero held.
Pythagoras, (practically the father of numerology) viewed the sign of the zero as the container for all things and the birthing place of all other values (that which preceeds must be the birth giver of all that follows). This is also the interpretation of the zero in Tarot as well as other mystery school teachings.
Focus upon the zero is encouraged when we wish to be present in the moment, when we are trying to regroup our level of awareness. This is because the zero is representative of the essence of reality. It is everything and nothing at the same time.
As you can see – just from this brief summary, the concepts of the spiritual meaning of zero are heady indeed. When we begin to contemplate zero we soon find ourselves on an endless adventure.
More data for your contemplative consumption:
Spiritual Meaning of Numbers (summaries)
Hey, do you have any idea if the number zero has a special meaning in chinese?
Thx.
Yes, it is considered the tao – the container of the eternal & the birth-giver to the concept of one.
Originally, zero is a perfect circle symbol. When circle become number zero, the value is not empty or not null. Zero have content but uncertain or unknown. So, all aspect contain zero number will have error rate. In our decimal system the rate called six sigma. Naturally, zero also symbol of Ring Of Fire. The land of Origin.
as galiu ir parasyti apie nulio simbolika jei kas skaityt galite lietuviu kalba,atsiliepkite tuomet parasysiu ir as,man labai patinka jusu si svetaine -yra kas skaityti daug idomaus,10 balu jusu svetainei-jega!
can you please tell me the spiritual meaning of 990.send the meaning to my email please. I saw the number in my dreams. Thank you
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Hi Monica,
What a bright light you beam!
Looking forward to talking with you more.
Namaste,
A.
It’s a blessing to discuss these things with you =)
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Have an excellent weekend!
Thank you for your refernce to zero. I had a phone call last night, which I did not answer but on checking who had called later the recorded mesage said the callers no was 00000000
I certainly did not know that tel no existed! Just wanted to check the significance of this so looked you up. Am wondering what the significance is?
For the passed few months I have seen the number “11″ followed by a repeating number and it is usually “44″. Does 44 follow the same guidelines as being doubled in its mean ing as you describe for 11? What does “44″ mean and what does it mean combined with “11″?
I have tried many systems of numbers. Everyone has their own calculative reasoning. #1 always comes up for me, (and 9’s) but I am glad you did this for zero. My BD is 10/10/1958. I have an affinity with the 1010. I am now going for my BS in IT and realized its all about 1’s and zeros. 1010.. any thoughts?
@Dragonfly: Just as Tric noted in his comment above; everyone has their own calculative reasoning at determining numbers and their meanings within the context of our life experiences. Your recurring numbers talk to me about congruency, order, establishment, foundation, and a drive toward stability….but those are just the surface ripples of my own impressions.
May I offer some additional reading for you to ponder as you mine your numerical phenomenon for philosophical gold?:
http://symbolic-meanings.com/2008/04/14/seeing-symmetrical-numbers-what-does-it-mean/
http://symbolic-meanings.com/2008/05/01/seeing-number-11-and-symbolic-duality-synchroblog-project/
http://www.tarotteachings.com/meaning-of-one.html
http://www.tarotteachings.com/meaning-of-four.html
@Tric, you’ve got great perspective here, and I value your approach to flipping over your numbers to see the underside of their meanings. Tens talk to me about reaching a zenith…like it’s a container – a culmination of all that has preceeded it – an apex, and a total sum symbolizing completion. There is a step into the beginning (#1), the journey (the space between 1 _ 0), and the acceptance of the encapsulating whole, the ovum, the gravid potential expressed in the 0. And, perhaps that’s why 9 surfaces for you too…as if you are always on the precipice of finalizing a phase.
May I share these other pages for your contemplation?:
http://www.tarotteachings.com/meaning-of-one.html
http://www.tarotteachings.com/meaning-of-nine.html
To both:
@Dragonfly
@Tric
Numbers demand to be observed through a myriad of viewfinders. I just love them as oracles because they are so painfully simplistic yet vast in complexity (it’s that duality thing that really sets me on the jazz about numbers). Here are a few ideas for “viewfinders” when looking at your numeric phenomenon
Draw them
write them
journal them
paint them
sing them
dance out numbered rhythms
drum their rhythms
find them in the clouds
observe them in the Tarot
count them out in your M&M’s or cornflakes
speak them
count backwards
breathe in number patterns
count stitches (yes, like needlepoint)
randomly open your favorite book & observe the number page for assistance in meaning.
Namaste
I would just like to thank you for this website. I have a spiritual teacher in Ireland and at the airport in Dublin I bought two Irish rings with celtic designs. Within this last week both of the Conamara stones fell out. One specifically when I feel an Angel or an Ascended Master appears with a message for me in a human body. My friend put a piece of clay with a symbol on it called the Rising Star( an energy modality from this spiritual teacher in Ireland). Finally that wore away and I ended up with a great Zero between two trinity symbols. I’m like WOW i like this Zero look! So i found your web site and I like what you said about it and everyones comments. I’ve never done this before I’m new at the computer. Anyway I have a zero between two three’s (manifestation)!!!! My journey is just beginning.Thank you Hey this teacher is coming to usa in March the website is http://www.sq-wellness.com/moretruthUStour2009.php it’s awesome-check it out.
@Suzanne Poeltler-Crane,
Thanks for sharing your experience here! Glad to have you & you’re welcome here any time to chime in w/ your thoughts. Thanks also for providing SQ Wellness info. Namaste!
I seeing a certain 3numbers like “304″ everywhere i go…every time i look at theclock.. its the same three numbers….i want to understand!!
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Great Site! Lost of good information! Whenever I see information on numerology I always want a guide on how to use it. I found a pretty good guide here.
http://www.alternative-spiritual-healing.com/spiritual-meaning-of-numbers.html