Urban
Legends Part II: Lucky 7
July 4, 2007
by Pauline Edward
Here
we go again! I find it interesting to see how easy it
is for perfectly intelligent people to become distracted
and think like seven year olds when it comes to certain
subjects such as numerology and astrology. It seems
that myth and mystery are an important part of our culture,
and perhaps up to a certain point, even essential components
of our experience. But at some point, you want to stand
back and be realistic.
Last
June I was contacted by a reporter at the National Post
concerning rumors that had been circulating on the Internet
and in the media. Some people believed that Tuesday
June 6 2006 was an especially dark day, on which "a
demon child would be born...." because it was a
6-6-6 day. They even encouraged pregnant women not to
give birth on that day! First of all, Tuesday June 6th
was not a 6-6-6 day, but rather a 6-6-8, since 2006
actually adds up to "8" (2+0+0+6=8). In fact,
June 6, 2004 was a 6-6-6 day, as were June 6 1995, June
6 1986, June 6 1977, etc... There must therefore be
lots of little devils running around the world today!
Additionally, these dates add up to 18, or 1+8, a 9.
The number 18, is a favorite with many people, including
Dr. Wayne Dyer, who admits to writing 18 chapters in
his books because it represents the eternal, from "one"
to "infinity". Children born on Tuesday the
6th, 2006, are likely to be caring, affectionate, sensitive,
natural born mediators since this date actually adds
up to a number "2" (Life Path 2).
Okay.
Now for this year's numbers hoopla. This week I've been
contacted by a couple of reporters seeking my opinion
on the lucky number 7. First of all, what is luck? Luck
is a subjective and even arbitrary notion claiming that
events or circumstances can be influenced by persons,
places or objects of special significance. This concept
is especially common with people working in highly competitive
fields where hard work and talent are seen to go hand-in-hand
with more esoteric forces such as chance. Athletes for
example can be a very superstitious lot, and many will
admit to having a "lucky object" on hand for
important games. These lucky objects can range from
a favorite pair of socks to red silk shorts. I believe
that for athletes, these lucky objects serve as a point
of focus for maintaining a positive attitude. If you
believe that your red silk shorts will help you win
the game and you maintain that thought, you are more
likely to have a positive outcome than if you were to
waste your energy worrying about the outcome of your
game.
Some
people are claiming that July 7 2007 will be an especially
auspicious day, going so far as to schedule important
events such as weddings on that day. If we apply the
same approach to July 7, 2007, we have 7+7+2007, which
gives 7+7+9, for a total of 23, a day with a numeric
value is 5 (2+3). By the way, September 11, 2001 also
adds up to the number 23(5), as does November 11 1918,
Armistice Day.
The
point is, if you truly believe that July 7, or August
8, or February 9 or which ever day is a very lucky day
for you, then knock yourself out. Make the best of it.
If you believe that red silk shorts will do it for you,
go for it. The luck of this day has nothing to do with
external forces. It will certainly not be a lucky day
for every single person on the planet: people will be
killed in the Middle East and elsewhere, and far too
many children will have nothing to eat on July 7, 2007.
Recognize that you are making this day special by the
way you choose to think about it. Your marriage, or
your golf game or whatever you are banking on for success
on July 7 will depend on your continued hard work and
dedication.
From
a numerological perspective, a number six day would
be more auspicious for marriage as it stands for responsibility,
love, and harmony. The number seven represents the inner
life, analysis and solitude.
For
more on how to use numbers in your life, watch for my
new book: The
Power of Time. Coming November 2007.
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