#9 represents quest for unknown visions, universal love. Service to humanity, self-love, selflessness, destiny, life mission, generosity, higher perspectives, strength, sensitivity, brilliance, problem-solving, freedom, humility, expansiveness, influence, compassion, optimism, kindness, wisdom.
Any number multiplied by 9 will always reduce to 9 (2 X 9 = 18, 1 + 8 = 9). 9 is highest single-digit number in decimals. 9 is a versatile spiral, combined motion of creativity, evolvement. #9 colour is white, stone is diamond. White carnations, lilies symbolise #9. Popular idioms – ‘to be on cloud 9‘, ‘a stitch in time saves 9‘! Someone dressed ‘to the 9′s‘ is over-dressed! Human pregnancy is 9 months. Beethoven wrote 9 symphonies. Lady Jane Grey was Queen of England for 9 days! Europe Day is May 9th.
Luna, Roman Goddess of Moon is #9. Sacred in Greece, Egypt as number for successful completions. Tutankhamen was 9 years when he mounted throne in 1333 B.C.
In Bible, Jesus appears 9 times to apostles after resurrection. Biblical #9 is divine judgement, patience, holy cycle of life. 9 choirs of angels. In Norse mythology, universe is divided into 9 worlds.
Buddha had 9 virtues – accomplished, enlightened, wise, good conduct, well-spoken, compassionate, unsurpassed, teacher, blessed. Ramadan, month of fasting prayer is 9th month of Islamic calendar. For Hebrews, #9 is a symbol of truth.
In Indian mythology, 9 universal elements – Earth, Water, Air, Fire, Ether, Time, Space, Soul, Mind. Navaratri, 9 day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. 9 is number of God Brahma, Creator.
#9 (九 pinyin jiǔ) is good in Chinese culture, sounds as ‘long-lasting‘. 9 is Chinese dragon, symbol of magic, power. 9 points of heart / heart master, traditional Chinese Medicine. 9th day of Chinese New Year is birthday of Jade Emperor, supreme god worshipped by Taoists.
‘Go the whole 9 yards’ for wisdom…!