#4 is a number of ‘being‘, connects mind-body-spirit with physical world of structures, organisation. #4 is strength, stability, calmness, justice, endurance, security on solid foundations, a sacred sanctuary. 4 seasons (winter, spring, summer, autumn), 4 directions (north, south, east, west), 4 elements (air, fire, water, earth), a powerful essence. #4 signifies need to build roots, centre self.
#4 in Chinese culture is disliked, just as #13 in western world. #4 is pronounced SI, same as 死 (death). Tetraphobia or fear of #4 is common in China, Japan, Taiwan. 4 Dragon Kings rule seas, rain, clouds in Chinese mythology.
Pythagoreans believe #4 (Tetrad) is a perfect number. Symbolises God. Pythagorean philosophy, 4 parts to soul – mind, thought, science, sense. 4 leaf clover brings hope, faith, love, luck. Every 4 years is a leap year (February 29th).
#4 is number of the Holy Cross. 4 letters in God’s name: JHVH. 4 rivers flow out of Eden. 4 round churches in England. Angel appeared to Joseph in dreams, 4 times. 4 holy evangelists – St. Mark, St. Matthew, St. Luke, St. John.
#4 in Buddhism is 4 Nobel Truths. Helios, Greek Sun God had a fast chariot drawn by 4 horses (Eous, Æthon, Phlegon, Pyrois). Canopic Jars in Egyptian mythology are 4 sons of Horus. These jars were placed around dead.
In Hinduism, #4 is sensory perceptions, inner awareness, being judicious. 4 aims in life – truth, abundance, desire, salvation. Inspires to follow our real life path.