The number nine is the hermit in tarot. This soul walks with its lantern lighting up those who have lost their way. A light shared with all sincere seekers: a wise old man who has successfully passed the previous eight lessons.
The number nine is the bookend of the number one; Every book must have a beginning and an end, Alpha and Omega. The number nine closes chapters in 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. Number nine is associated with Lord Shiva.
Number nine is an uncoiled snake. When Arron and Moses went to Egypt to beg Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, a great transmutation occurred, the wooden rods were transmuted into serpents. This snake rests at the base of our spine; when it rises, it can change us from sons of man to sons of God.
The number nine in its serpent aspect stands tall on its tail. This symbolic tail of a tornado or hurricane. It brings balance when the scales of life have tipped towards darkness. When multiplied, the number 666 vibrates to the composite number 18, reduced to the number 9, the beast. In Chinese mythology, he is known as the great dragon.
In the Scriptures, 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 shed his material consciousness for a spiritual one, or as the scripture says, don’t put new wine in an old bag.
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 on war, 2 plus 7 = 9. A wife in an abusive relationship works up the courage to leave after nine years; number nine closed the abusive door. After eighteen years of hard work, number nine closed the door on not being recognized for excellent work.
Life path number nine is one of the most difficult to master. It will require a willingness to unintentionally give or expect something in return. An openness, embracing humanity regardless of gender, creed, nationality or position in life. A life full of love and acceptance. It is a path of self-sacrifice.
Sometimes life path number nine may not feel worthy of themselves by giving wholeheartedly without getting something in return, putting others before oneself is a difficult thing to do. You may want to accumulate material gains to feel satisfied on a personal level. It is difficult for the number nine to understand that selfless service to humanity is the greatest reward.
The nine paths of life can achieve success. His most significant rewards come from a smile of gratitude brought on by his selfless acts of kindness and service.