Numerology and the 'Arrows of Pythagoras'

 Numerology and the ‘Arrows of Pythagoras’

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Before I get started I should point out that this is a huge post; which is why it’s taken so long to construct. If you don’t think you will plough through the entire document then your best approach is to read the first few sections and then when you get to the ‘Arrows of Pythagoras’, only read yours. If that wasn’t too much reading, then start to read your friends and families arrows as well; it is lots of fun once you get started.

The post today is on the numerology ‘Arrows of Pythagoras’. By now you hopefully have a base level understanding of your numerology archetype, particularly in the areas of your ruling number/life path number and your personal year number. By adding the arrows of Pythagoras it will help to round out a general numerology picture for you.

After this post I will be introducing a Chinese philosophical archetype system called the Wu Xing or Five Element classification. This will be followed by one more numerology post – where I hypothetically look at whether Chinese medicine/philosophy can link in with numerology. So in total I will have done six posts with numerology and/or Chinese medicine and philosophy as the underlying themes.

Anyway, let’s get started. So exactly what are these Arrows and how do you find out if you have any?

How to work it out?

Well to work it out you put your birthdate numbers into a chart as per the numbers below. There are no zeros therefore if you have a zero in your birthdate, you leave it out.

You also have to look for rows where all the numbers are present, and also for rows where there are no numbers. We will discuss what a full arrow and an empty arrow means shortly. To make it easier I have given the rows with full lines a red arrow, and rows with empty lines a green arrow.

I will give three examples to help you out.

Example 1: Birthdate of 10/10/1973

As you can see there are two arrows of empty lines, in the 4, 5, and 6 column and the 2, 5, and 8 row. These arrows are made up of missing numbers, whereas in other examples, some arrows will be made up with a full row of numbers.

Example 2: Birthdate of 31/5/1959

In this example there are no empty lines but there is a full line made up of numbers 1, 5, and 9 on a diagonal.

Example 3: Birthdate of 5/8/2005

In example three, the person has one full line across the 2, 5, and 8 row, as well as two empty lines along the 1, 4, and 7 row and the 3, 6, and 9 row.

So hopefully you understand what I have written; if not then please reply to my blog post and I can assist you further.

What does a full arrow mean?

For those of you with a full line of numbers you have a full arrow. This full arrow is what I’ve always called a super-hero ability. You have an inherent or genetic strength that you can use at any-time in your life. It can be used when you are relaxed and can be used when you are under heavy stress. It literally is like donning a super-hero cape when you trigger the use of this arrow of strength.

What I find fascinating, is that most areas of research in the arrows will laud the full arrows and strongly advise caution regarding the empty arrows, but this should not always be considered gospel. Contemplate for a moment, a person that uses their full arrow all the time, in almost every situation that life throws at them. They might use it when they are making dinner; when they are mega-stressed at work; when they are relaxing on holidays; or even when they are offering advice to a close friend. To use the super-hero ability all the time, to the point where it’s a crutch, then this strength can become a weakness.

If, however, the super-hero cape is only donned on occasion then this full arrow is considered an inherent or genetic strength.

On occasion I use numerology in my Chinese medicine clinic. I do this in order to understand my patients a little more. Interestingly, sometimes my patients are unaware they have a super-hero ability. For whatever reason, it’s been squashed away under other layers of their personality, to the point where it’s an under-developed strength that is obviously also under-used. Imagine the patients surprise when they hear that they have a super-hero cape tucked under their clothes and all they need to do is duck into a phone-booth (a la Superman) to activate it; It’s priceless!!

What does an empty arrow mean?

So where a full line of numbers provides the person with a full arrow, an empty line gives the person an empty arrow. This empty arrow can be perceived a number of ways, with the most common being that the person has a weakness. This inherent or genetic weakness creates challenges in a person’s life that they can struggle with for their entire lives.

Similar to the full arrow already discussed, this weakness can appear at any point in day to day activities, regardless of stress levels or emotional disturbances. Having said that, it is much more likely to appear when you least want it to; hence the challenge attached to an empty arrow.

I have two empty arrows as per my birthdate in example 1 above; and whilst they are definite challenges in my life, I also consider them to be a strength as well. I certainly don’t want to don a frustration super-hero cape when I am under heavy stress (even though that does happen to me thanks to my missing line of numbers 4, 5, and 6), but this frustration is still what makes me who I am. 

Having an empty arrow certainly throws up some challenges, but the minute you realise that these challenges are there for you to grow as a person, then it’s never as bad. My patients are always grateful to me for pointing out their empty arrows (if they have one) even though a different part of them is also cursing me for telling them. Seneca put it perfectly when he said:

“It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness”

The Arrows of Pythagoras

There are 16 arrows in total – 8 full and 8 empty.

Let’s go through each of them one at a time.

Arrow of Determination

Birthdate example: 12/6/1957

As the name suggests you are a person that is determined and persistent. This determination can be achieved via patience, endurance, persistence, and planning, and it can also be achieved swiftly with drive and planning on-the-go.

This determination tends to mean people with this arrow have very distinct likes and dislikes. This should not be mistaken for stubbornness or selfish behaviour. They are who they are and this determination, if harnessed correctly, will help them achieve immeasurable success in life.

Two things to consider:

Be careful that the determination doesn’t become the only driving force in life. Pay attention to when there are significant road-blocks preventing your determination at achieving your goals. Step back and look to see that your determination is flowing with Universal energy rather than against it. If everything is pointing to stepping away from a task, reassessing and starting again from a different angle, then do that.

If your child has this arrow, allow them the chance to explain themselves when they are pursuing a task with bull-headed determination. Don’t automatically discount, or poo-poo their pursuit; hear them out and then decide on a course of action together. We under-value our children’s intelligence as it is. Don’t do it to children with this arrow!

Coincidentally, every single person born from January 1, 1950, through to December 31, 1959 had this arrow.

Arrow of Resignation

Birthdate example: 3/6/2007

Please note: this empty arrow hasn’t occurred to anyone on the planet from January 1^st in the year 889 until the year 2000.

As the name suggests, this person can be completely resigned to their fate. They will likely lack motivation and exhibit the opposite of the full arrow of determination, which could come across as cowardice, fear, idleness, or timidity. They could be irresolute, indifferent, disinterested, hesitant, and doubt themselves on almost everything.

If they can learn to be diligent and to persevere with every task they start, they can learn to follow-through with jobs that they set themselves. This can give them a sense of achievement which can go a long way to ensuring that they complete the next task, and the next task, and so on.

There doesn’t appear to be any positives in what I have said so far for this arrow, but let’s not forget that it’s an empty arrow which means the person will have significant challenges to overcome in their life. Let’s also consider for a moment that not everyone has be someone that follows through with every task they perform. We probably all know someone that is, what we might call, a ‘rolling stone’? People that are not ‘caged in’ and love to just do whatever they want, whenever they want?

People with this arrow might not be very good at following through with things, but they are often very good at coming up with ideas for new things. So whilst people with this arrow are unlikely to complete the task, they can feel good about themselves because they thought of the task in the first place.

Arrow of Spirituality

Birthdate example: 5/3/2007

“This arrangement creates a deep spiritual awareness which is the vital basis for a balanced, practical philosophy of life” (Phillips 1980, p. 70).

This spirituality is developed via personal experience and research, rather than via advice from others. They practically apply this spirituality to their daily life, which is often full of challenging endeavours. It’s almost like the Universe is throwing everything at them, including the kitchen sink, to see how they react and respond. Their unwavering trust in their chosen spiritual pursuit will ensure they survive, succeed, and thrive.

It is worth noting that this trust (and sense of justice) will even be there in the early stages of their life, but as they evolve spiritually, their faith that everything will work out, will emerge even more. As parents it’s vitally important that you are always honest with your children (particularly if they have this arrow); anything otherwise and you are doing your child a disservice. They need to understand the world in all its strengths and weaknesses, in order for them to grow into their spirituality in the best manner.

Arrow of Scepticism

Birthdate example: 12/6/1984

What’s interesting about this arrow is that the name is somewhat of a misnomer. Whilst there is no denying that a person with this arrow will be a sceptic; what they are sceptical of is whatever they don’t understand religiously, scientifically, or philosophically speaking. So if the person embraces Western medicine and Christian doctrine then they will potentially be sceptical of complementary/ alternative medical practices and religions that don’t link in with their Christian views.

It is worth noting that the opposite also applies; meaning that someone that is brought up in a household that uses natural medicines and are fans of New Age texts and authors, then they may be sceptical of mainstream medicine and religious practices.

A person with this arrow uses their five senses to the point of overuse. Everything gathered via these senses are what they recognise as real and certain, thereby making then sceptical of anything else. If this is the case then they should be encouraged to explore areas outside their safety net or comfort zone. Perhaps consider learning a musical instrument, or take up writing or poetry; try painting or explore less mainstream philosophical thinking.

  

Arrow of Intellect

Birthdate example: 16/3/1948

People with this arrow, as the name suggests, will be highly intelligent.

Chinese medicine talks about two types of intelligence, ‘Pre-Heaven’ and ‘Post-Heaven’. Pre-Heaven intelligence is the knowledge that you are inherently born with. It’s the stuff you just know without having learnt it first. I used to own a number of Blue Heeler (Australian Cattle) dogs. They were always purchased as puppies that had never spent significant time with their parents; yet the minute I get them home they are chewing and nipping at my heels. This is something that is typical of the Blue Heeler breed – it’s a way for them to nip at a cow to get the cow to go where the farmer needs it to go. It’s an inherent, genetic, feature of this breed. This is what I term as ‘Pre-Heaven’ intelligence. You were never taught it – you just somehow know it!

Post-Heaven intelligence is what you learn via your senses after you are born.

A person with this arrow will have both Pre-Heaven and Post-Heaven intelligence. They will also have an exceptional memory, both short-term and long-term.

Since a person with this arrow is so intelligent they tend to gravitate towards pursuits that challenge them on an intellectual level. This can mean they appear aloof, indifferent, or lack feelings towards others, particularly those with a lower IQ. This is not the case with their peers, who they consider vital to their intellectual development.

They are not the type of person that will hide away from the world. People with this arrow are actually very happy in the world and like being around others. It is here that they can use their intelligence and it is here where they feel most valued as a human.

Arrow of Poor Memory

Birthdate example: 14/8/2002

Being the opposite of the intelligence arrow, where the person possessed an exceptional memory, this person has problems with poor memory.

What’s fascinating is that everyone born from the years 1889 until 1999 couldn’t actually have this arrow in their birth-chart. What’s also interesting is that two of my three daughters actually have this arrow. To date they have actually shown an extremely strong memory for things. I will often ask them where something is and they will know, even if it’s something that has been missing for days.

When you learn more about this arrow however, you learn that the poor memory actually starts to develop later in life, but considering most people seem to lose some of their memory later in life anyway, it certainly makes for a rather perplexing arrow.

When you delve deeper, you learn that apart from poor memory, these people can also have trouble learning, particularly in the current school environment that we have developed in the West. They might be forgetful, learn slowly, have poor concentration, be vague, and appear quite disinterested. If you can keep this person stimulated, and interested, in a project then they will be much more likely to sustain a strong level of memory into their more elderly years.

Arrow of Emotional Balance

Birthdate example: 16/5/2008

Whilst there is no denying this person’s emotional balance, what I have found interesting over the years is that people with this arrow tend to be anything but emotionally balanced in the earlier stages of their lives. This can persist until at least their 28^th birthday if they are not careful, and even beyond, if life has really thrown challenges their way. Some would argue that this is exactly what was needed for these people to achieve an emotional stability; first comes the chaos and then comes the peace!!

Some of my most challenging patients over the years (from a psycho-emotional perspective) have had this arrow. As they come through this difficulty they are reborn and never look back. These ex-patients end up helping others achieve serenity in their lives.

Another interesting thing to mention is that people with this arrow can tend to be a little too serious for their own good. It’s almost as if, by ensuring there is emotional balance, they have removed everything in their lives that could create drama and stress. If this is the case then encourage them to watch funny movies and look for lighter things in life. Try not to take everything so seriously.

People with this arrow have been through a lot and this makes them exceptionally good healers. If they can harness this power they will help hundreds/thousands of other people.

“Their balanced sensitivity helps them to perceive readily other people’s points of view. This can be put to excellent use in their healing work since counselling is an intimate part of healing” (Phillips 1980, p. 78).

Arrow of Hypersensitivity

Birthdate example: 6/10/1976

I have this arrow and, let me tell you, it’s a shocker!! But this is what makes it such a great arrow to have. It has helped shape me into what I am today. What I find fascinating is that both the full arrow (emotional balance) and the empty arrow (hypersensitivity) in the 2, 5, and 8 have challenges to overcome; and these challenges actually help these people to heal in order to heal others.

The hypersensitivity comes across as two distinct features:

Acute sensitivity to others views about them. This can be real or perceived – it doesn’t actually matter because they are both real to them. People with this arrow will be offended, hurt, and upset over the smallest things, especially when it’s targeted at them. This can be directed at them face-to-face, or more like a snake-in-the-grass; regardless it hurts!! Even if someone were to just think a bad thought about them they will feel it. Their hypersensitivity has them very in-tune with Universal energy, and thoughts hurt just as much as a physical or verbal action.

They are also easily offended by the assumption that someone thinks ill of them.

Justice Meter – because they have such a finely tuned sensitivity to Universal energy, they can pick up on significant world events unfolding without the need for social media to inform them that something bad is going down. I call this my ‘Justice Meter’, and when bad things happen to others my meter fills up, and when it’s full I lose my shit briefly.

This hypersensitivity to others suffering, as well as my own, can often mean that even when I am asleep I can feel injustice unfolding. This can lead to serious insomnia, with the worst dreams you can possibly imagine, with death and destruction on a grand scale. Recognising this for what it is has helped my sleeping over the past few years, without the need for any other type of treatment.

The key features of this arrow tends to mean the person either withdraws from the world so they can avoid getting hurt; or they change their personalities to suit the people they are around; in this way they can come across as fitting in with the crowd, and this limits their emotional vulnerability getting exposed. Neither of these choices are a good strategy and the sooner this is recognised the better. You are you in all your faults and glory’s!! These sorts of mantras are key to learning who they are and how they can fit into the world as themselves.

  

Arrow of Practicality

Birthdate example: 2/6/1947

This practicality will often manifest via the physical. This can mean they are extremely gifted with their hands thereby making them exceptionally good musicians, artists, or with any form of trade. Anything creative is where their heart generally lies. They also tend to love nature and so outdoor careers that require physical work that is of a practical nature will suit them down to the ground.

Interestingly, they can get caught up in the materialistic world and can also take things for granted.

A second interesting thing is that whilst they are kind and will often want to help others, this can make them poor judges of character. If they get burned too many times they can pull back and become stubborn and selfish.

People with this arrow should always feel valued via their practical gift; they should be loved and appreciated for this gift. Don’t force this onto them; just remain friendly, kind and appreciative of their services.

Arrow of Impracticality

Birthdate example: 30/5/2009

Please note: this empty arrow hasn’t occurred to anyone on the planet from the 30^th September in the year 999 until the year 2000.

Let’s face it! The world that we live in is an extremely practical one. When you look up practical synonyms, you get hands-on, amongst others. Ever since our ancestors moved away from hunting and gathering, and started to grow crops, we have been a practical planet. Well numerology suggests that it’s time for a change. And this new bunch of children being born (from 2000 onwards) are just the people for the job. Why? Because they are impractical!!

In Chinese medicine and philosophy, when you are too grounded and practical, you are stuck in your Earthly soul. This means you have lost connection with your Heavenly soul, which is artistic, creative, and dreaming. These unpractical people will change the world for the better, but it’s going to be a serious challenge, and will test their resolve immensely. This shouldn’t be surprising since this is an empty arrow after all.

So here we have idealistic souls being born into a world that doesn’t understand what they are and where they came from. This will likely result in people with this arrow withdrawing from the world, rather than getting out in the rough and tumble that is life. They need to embrace the challenge, and this is exactly what they need to be encouraged to do – because if they persevere, and fight the practical world, they will eventually win, and change the word for the better.

Arrow of the Planner

Birthdate example: 3/8/1942

Interestingly, this is one of the most common arrows available in birthdates, so you are likely to run into it fairly regularly, if you look up other people’s arrows.

Skilful planning is the order of the day with this person. Everything is included here from rapid fire and ‘on the run’ planning, to in-depth and analytical planning that can take months and months. They could be plans that appear of little importance, all the way up to grand schemes that are career defining.

“An inherent love for order, method and the scheme of things is present here. However, the planner prefers to concern himself [herself] more with organisation than with practical details” (Phillips 1980, p. 83).

Because they are forever thinking up new and wonderful projects, they can be quite removed from the people around them. This can come across as being aloof, indifferent, elitist, self-centred, selfish, ‘not of this Earth’, vague, uncommitted, detached, uncooperative, and unkind. Whilst some of this is certainly possible, this person is just so caught up in their schemes and plans that they just don’t consider what others are thinking and doing. And to be fair, if people with this arrow had to be there for others as well as themselves, they wouldn’t be half the planner they could be. Not everyone can possess every life skill, regardless of what full or empty arrows a person has.

If you know someone with this arrow, the best thing you can do is allow them the space to be great, and encourage them to take a break occasionally and enter the world of the living, even if it’s for only a brief moment.

Interestingly people with this arrow are very trusting of others motives and can therefore take a while to realise when someone has done them wrong.

  

Arrow of Confusion

Birthdate example: 4/8/959

Please note: this empty arrow hasn’t occurred to anyone on the planet since the 9^th September in the year 999; and coincidentally won’t occur again until the 4^th April in the year 4000.

Basically the arrow suggests that the person will have significant issues with planning, across every facet of their life. They won’t be able to plan out their own life and that will apply for anyone that they know. This would make them incapable of looking after/caring for someone else. They can’t even look after themselves!

Their life will be full of confusion, disarray, disorder, and misunderstanding. Having said that, if the person is aware of these difficulties, it can help them process and chart a course of action to learn to cope with this arrow. As I’ve already stated earlier, life was never meant to be easy, and people with empty arrows tend to struggle more than people that have full arrows, or no arrows at all. Life is what you make it!!

Arrow of the Will

Birthdate example: 5/4/2016

Please note: Ignore the fact that this person also has a missing arrow at numbers 7, 8, and 9; the arrow we are discussing is a full line at numbers 4, 5, and 6.

As the name suggests this person has a serious amount of willpower, as well as drive, determination, along with intense activity/action. People with this arrow will do whatever is necessary to complete tasks, often to the detriment of other things in their life, as well as other people’s feelings. Having said that, this is actually an incorrect assumption made by those around them, because they are extremely kind people, and their underlying interests lie in the helping of others. But they would prefer to help others in a quiet solitude, where they can fully commit to the task at hand.

If they set their mind to something then they will be dogged, stubborn and show extreme perseverance. This willpower comes only after they have analysed, processed and charted a course of action; thereby the commitment to complete the task comes from the knowing that what they are doing is worthwhile for themselves, but more importantly for the people around them.

One final comment is worth mentioning; people with this arrow can’t actually know what others want/need the most, and let’s face it, nobody can! But this can be a significant issue for these people. They think they know what’s best, and so they push themselves to solve the world’s problems and they fall short, purely because they don’t understand the big picture.

Arrow of Frustration

Birthdate example: 2/10/1988

I have this bloody arrow, and guess what one of my favourite words to use is when I am stressed or under the pump? No surprises – I get so “frustrated”!!!! But how/why do people with this arrow get frustrated? Basically the frustration is directed towards two areas – themselves and those around them.

Frustration with themselves – let’s face it, everyone on the planet has that little voice inside their heads that can be both complementary and critical. And that voice is particularly uncomplimentary for people with this arrow. It gets stuck into you ‘Royal’! Nothing you do is ever good enough, and that voice lets you know about it 24/7. As you can imagine, after a while this builds into a serious level of frustration about yourself which can be a real negative hit to your self-esteem and self-worth. Even if you do manage to do something amazing, that little voice will still find something that you did which wasn’t perfect, and will hone in on that little negative nugget, and will torture your sense of achievement, and sense of self-worth.

 Frustration with those around them – because you are so self-critical, this naturally leads into you lumping an unrealistic expectation on other people.

“We should realise that frustrations could be avoided if only we learnt to appreciate people for what they are, rather than what they can be or should be” (Phillips 1980, p. 86).

The goal for people with this arrow is to realise that life is challenging, but that’s the point; because life’s challenges will force them into evolving into the best person they can be. One that understands and appreciates themselves and others for all their strengths and weaknesses. Nobody is perfect after all.

  

Arrow of Activity

Birthdate example: 1/8/1976

As the name suggests, people with this arrow show an increased level of activity in their day to day lives. Sometimes they show so much activity that people around them can get fatigued just by watching them go-go-go!! They will gravitate towards jobs that keep them moving and active, particularly ones that involve the outdoors and nature. The same applies to their leisure life – it’s active too. In fact it’s rare for them not to be doing something. They wake, are active, then sleep; repeat!!

If they sit still for too long they become irritable and show nervous tension; you can almost see them ready to explode. If you are sensitive you are likely to feel the caged-in energy from them, almost like the hum from power stations when you get close.

Children with this arrow can be extremely hyperactive, and can find it very difficult to sit still for long periods. Plus their brains seem to work best when they are active. ‘Active body, active mind’ will be their motto! Therefore they can find it very hard in the day-to-day grind of school and in sedentary jobs as they get older. Not surprisingly then, children with this arrow can be diagnosed as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and the worst thing you could do is to put them on medication to quell their natural tendency to be outdoorsy and active.

People with this arrow also love peace and harmony in the world, and can get very agitated if there is conflict and fighting.

Arrow of Hesitation

Birthdate example: 11/5/2006

Please note: this empty arrow hasn’t occurred to anyone on the planet from the year 26^th December in the year 1666 until the year 2000.

Other names for this empty arrow include inactivity, procrastination, lethargy, and laziness. They are also likely to be unmotivated, apathetic, and disorganised. People with this arrow prefer to contemplate life from a secluded distance rather than actively living it. They will often have multiple plans of action on the go at once, but these rarely reach a conclusion. This can be because of the desire to perfect their idea first, or because they end up lacking the required motivation to finish the task, or because they end up besieged by too many tasks at once.

These people need to set goals that are realistic and then show serious self-discipline in order to achieve them. ‘Practice makes perfect’ as the saying goes; and if they start to finish small tasks, they will find it more manageable to move up to harder, more complex tasks.

It’s also extremely important to get these people outdoors and active as often as possible. This will require consistent effort on your (and their) part but the more you do it the easier it becomes.

Lastly, there is the slight possibility that a person with this empty arrow, will reject mainstream religious and spiritual beliefs. It just won’t feel ‘right’. Encourage them to explore different religious and philosophical concepts that are not so conventional, and they are likely to find something that they can resonate with; alternatively, if they are motivated, they will create their own belief system.

So that’s all the arrows analysed. I hope you enjoyed the journey. I thought I would leave you with another quote from a truly remarkable philosopher, Seneca.

“One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood”

Love and light to you all

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