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Number 9 energy is like the loving energy of 6, but on steroids. Take the maternal shape of the number 6 and turn it upside-down, and you have a number that shines its light out into the world.
In numerological terms, 9 is the final cardinal number in our base 10 counting system, which put it at the endpoint of every cycle, where it contains all the wisdom, grace and experience of the numerical energies which came before. It calls for personal and emotional house cleaning so that there is space in life to begin the cycle again.
In astrology, 9 is associated with the planet Mars, and the zodiac signs of Scorpio and Aries. The 9th sign of the zodiac is the visionary Sagittarius, and all 3 of these signs together embody the work of the 9 – to intuitively envision a better world and drive that vision forward.
There’s 9 energy in your numerology chart if any of your calculations reduce to 9, or you were born on the 9th, 18th, or 27th of any month.
The 9 has the highest vibrational frequency of any cardinal number and represents taking life to the limit. In popular expressions, whether we speak of a cat’s “9 lives” or go “the whole 9 yards” we are referring to the maximum of what’s possible to achieve completion.
In Tarot, the 9th card is the Hermit, who retreats from the world to find wisdom in solitude. This card is less resonant with 9 energy than the Death Card, which represents the end of a cycle. In the most positive sense, it relates to the idea “my work here is done” and with forgiveness, and loving release comes the grace to move on and start anew.
The number 9 plays a role in all the mythological, spiritual, and religious traditions of the world. It carries the vibration of love, faith, and spiritual awakening. 9 is a central number in Celtic traditions, and stories of 9 nature goddesses can be found in Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian lore. In Greek mythology, Persephone spent 3 months of every year underground, and 9 months on Earth. The Biblical meaning of 9 represents Judgement day. In Christianity, Jesus appears 9 times to his apostles and disciplines after his resurrection. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Nines are old souls who are compassionate, wise, and the most tolerant of all numbers. 9’s are natural lightworkers, put here on Earth to support others by bringing them spiritual light, helping them grow, and teaching lessons. And 9’s are champions against injustice, who won’t hesitate to intervene when they see suffering. The difference between the way kindness and humanitarianism express themselves through a 9, is that it’s not enough to make a difference one to one; the 9 will intervene at scale. And a 9 won’t seek personal credit or recognition for it, deflecting praise back to the organization, faith system, or cause of which he or she is a part.
When nines are viewed negatively, however, they are seen as moody, arrogant, emotional, and restless. They may struggle with letting go and come across as an intimidating know-it-all with unrealistic standards. Their life lessons are all about release and surrender while maintaining hope.
The principled, though not very romantic number 9 is highly involved in his or her relationship and thrives in relationships with partners who share their ideals. On the surface, it may appear that the 9 gives to their partner while getting nothing in return. In reality, 9’s care so deeply that they willingly put their partner’s needs first. However, 9’s can be demanding lovers who don’t allow themselves to be vulnerable, which can be frustrating to those whose numerical vibration is incompatible.
As for compatibility, 9’s are a good match with life path numbers 2 and 6. The pairing of 2 and 9 works so well, because a 2 understands the duality of the 9’s heart – so open and loving towards the world, yet also guarded and well-protected on an intimate level. And a relationship with a 6 is harmonious, because you both come from a place of love and compassion, expressed in slightly different but complementary ways.
As a 9, you need to find a profession that will fulfill your calling. You may start out at a small organization or try out a few options, but you will be driven to have a bigger impact, either by working within institutions of change or founding your own. You may be attracted to teaching teachers, writing, ministry, or medicine, but to truly satisfy your soul, it will always need to be part of a larger humanitarian venture, such as being a doctor but choosing to work within Doctors without Borders versus in an individual practice. If you do find yourself job searching, your best days to interview are on Tuesday & Thursday.
