Three appears in 2 systems: the same name is used for more than one thing. Both are shown below.
Gematria
Three
Three is the first number with a middle, and Sefer Yetzirah builds the alphabet on it: three mothers, seven doubles, twelve simples — 3+7+12 = 22. The tradition reads the triad as the first thing that can be balanced, and the tree's three pillars are the same idea at the scale of the sephiroth.
The three mothers are a doctrine of the short recension of Sefer Yetzirah; the long recension and the commentaries disagree about their order and about which element each governs, so the 3 is stable while its contents are not. The pilgrimage feasts are Exodus 23:14–17 and are a count, not a gematria.
Practice
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- Derivation
Counted: the three mothers of Sefer Yetzirah (aleph, mem, shin), the three patriarchs, the three pilgrim feasts. In the letter-values 3 is gimel.
Nature and meaning
- Kind
- Number
- Value
- 3
- Meaning
Three is the first number with a middle, and Sefer Yetzirah builds the alphabet on it: three mothers, seven doubles, twelve simples — 3+7+12 = 22. The tradition reads the triad as the first thing that can be balanced, and the tree's three pillars are the same idea at the scale of the sephiroth. The three mothers themselves are air, water and fire, the elements out of which the other letters are said to be sealed.
Numerology
Correspondences
- Number
- 3
Details
- Essence
- PrimaryThe creatorKeywordsCreativityExpressionJoyCommunicationSynthesisGrowthExpansionManifestationQualityDynamic creative
- Symbolism
- Description
Three is the child of one and two—the creative synthesis that produces something new. It represents expression, growth, and the triangle of manifestation (thought, word, deed). The first stable form.
Geometric formTriangleArchetypeThe artist - Correspondences
- Tarot majorTarot minorThreesHebrew letterPlanetElementSephiraZodiac affinityColorsPrimaryYellowSecondaryPurpleVioletPinkDay
- Personality Traits
- PositiveCreativeExpressiveJoyfulCommunicativeOptimisticInspiringArtisticCharmingShadowScatteredSuperficialGossipyEscapistExaggeratingUnfocusedOverindulgentLife lessonLearn to focus creative energy. Expression must be channeled to manifest.
- Life Path Meaning
- PurposeTo create, express, and bring joy to the worldGiftsNatural creativity, communication ability, infectious enthusiasmChallengesFocus, follow-through, avoiding superficialityCareer affinitiesArtistWriterPerformerCommunicatorDesignerEntertainer
- Spiritual Meaning
- RepresentsDivine creativity, the creative trinity, manifestation through expressionLessonYou are here to create. Your expression is your gift to the world.Warning
Unfocused creativity dissipates. Choose your medium and commit.
- Magical Applications
- WorkingsCreativityManifestationJoyCommunicationExpansionFertilityGrowth magicTimingThird day of cycle, first quarter moon, ThursdaysRitual useTriangular formations, creative offerings, spoken spells
- In Divination
- UprightCreative opportunity, expression needed, growth, joyful expansionShadowScattered energy, superficiality, creative block, escapism
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