SPATIAL STRATEGIES SOLUTIONS

Written by: Boris Pecigosh

http/www.atelier-hayat.com

The symbolism of numbers is often exploited in architecture, particularly for religious buildings. Although commonly used proportion is the golden ratio, from antiquity through the Renaissance to the present day, it is not the only use of the geometric relationships of numbers. The symbolism of the numbers reflected in the decoration of the altar, the front, the number of towers and domes, etc., equally in the East and in the West. Observing these buildings today, we admire their harmony and beauty. However, rarely will the sight of beauty abet the viewer to wonder what makes the beauty beautiful.

Besides the proportions pleasant to the eye, which are merely reflecting the ratios that occur in nature (the universe), such architecture reflects the symbolism of numbers. Twelve Apostles on the facade of a cathedral are not only a reflection of the belief in the existence of the twelve apostles, but a more profound symbolism of number 12. Neither are the 108 characters at a Hindu-Buddhist temple reflecting merely characters from their traditions, but the symbolism of this number, which, among other things, includes the golden ratio.

We continue with the presentation of symbolism of "mystical" numbers.

The cycle of paintings “The Mystical Numbers” painted in 2011 embodies the vibration and the meaning of the numbers according to numerological interpretations of number symbolism in various mythologies, religions and mystery schools.

My other pictures and their meanings can be seen here 

To help understand the symbolism shortened meanings of the prime numbers 1-9 and zero are listed here. Other numbers are reduced to the prime numbers by summation of their digits, so they carry the meaning of the prime number and combination of the meanings of individual digits. For example, number 21 carries a joint meaning of the numbers 2 and 1, and the number 3, because 2 + 1 = 3.

THE MEANING OF SOME OTHER NUMBERS

10 - Ten

It wears a cumulative vibration of the One and Zero, and the vibration of One (sum of digits 1 + 0 = 1). The number 10 bears change, completion of the old and the beginning of a new, it is the number of great power and energy to achieve the goals, the number of wholeness and completeness.

11 - Eleven

Twice as strong vibrational frequency as of One, as well as vibration of Two (1 + 1 = 2). The number equilibrium (1 and 1 next to each other, and Two in the sum), balance of emotions and thoughts, male and female aspects, work and play, etc., higher ideals, invention, refinement, matching, visionary, psychic abilities, channeling, being medium, the door between worlds, the enlightenment, the social life.

12 - Twelve

Number which carries the meaning of the first three prime numbers which form a complete sequence, the number of powerful spiritual significance in many religions, which indicates the integrity, the whole, ”package” that is complete (12 months, 12 apostles, a dozen, etc.).

13 - Thirteen

The number of enlightenment, resurrection and ascension, the number of change of the state of consciousness and achieving spiritual completeness, the number that combines the meanings of the prime numbers 1, 3 and 4.

21 - Twenty-one

The symbol of success and prosperity, good reputation and material wealth, the number that in a row contains the meaning of the numbers 2, 1 and 3.

100 - One hundred

The symbolism of the number 100 is that it is a fraction of fraction, integral part of a larger whole, which in turn is part of even larger whole, etc., it is a microcosm of the macrocosm and represents individuality of the microcosm.

101 - One hundred and one

Doors of the Universe. A number that is a combination of number 11 (= gate) and 0 (=cosmos, womb, cycle), behind the door there is a connection with the Creator through the ether, wisdom, love and cosmic cycles. Doors are open!

108 - One hundred and eight

Sacred number that indicates the integrityand unity of existence. It reduces itself to the number 9, the number of totality (1 + 0 + 8 = 9), and in addition 108 = 9 x 12.