8.THE SQUARE
Fig. 8
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Analysis of its Parts
In order to understand which qualities of the primal ONE are generated in
the following figures, it is helpful to examine which influences of the
preceding numbers are contained therein.
The Square is f. i. the sum of 1+3, both odd numbers. This can be depicted
as a dot in the middle of a Triangle. This figure has the quality of the
splitting up into parts of pluralities or relationships. But through the ONE
(the dot), the quality of harmony is brought out and the splitting up is
prevented.
From another point of view there is 2+2, meaning two dualities. Of these the
upper one relates to light and dark or reality and illusion. The lower
duality causes a split between subject and object and therefore leads to
conflict. It also suggests the breaking up into pairs of opposites:
good/bad, right/left etc.
The four not only consists of 2+2, but also of 2x2, which therefore
heightens the negative qualities.
Qualities of the Numbers
In number symbolism, the uneven numbers 3, 5, 7, 9 are regarded as
active and positive. The even numbers 2, 4, 6, 8 are negative and
passive. All the even numbers consist of two and its multiples. The
negative evaluation is caused by the duality with its tensions,
aggressions, deceptions and tendency to attach to matter.
The uneven numbers are more related to the primal ONE, because of the
positive qualities of these numbers: (3) harmony and intelligence, (5)
love and art, (7) spiritualisation, (9) impulse to reunion. The numbers
2 to 4 refer more to the elements of creation, those of 5 to 9 to the
influence of the spirit therein.
9.THE SQUARE, SYMBOL OF THE EARTH
Matter is a projection of the primal ONE on the Zero and consists of
empty space wherein ITS energy is sporadically manifest. Therefore it is
a projection on the world of duality and is manifest next to UNITY.
Matter is originated where the static and dynamic elements of duality
integrate.
The Square represents matter and concrete REALITY. TIME is created
simultaneously. This time is dual as past and future and not present in
the NOW. The present is eternal and related to the ONE. |
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