The Nine Nine Gateway (yes, it's a thing)

The Nine Nine Gateway

Any number multiplied by 9 will always reduce to 9, no matter how large. It is also the number of the Major Arcanum in tarot of The Hermit. This is the person who is always seeking the answers to the existential life question, “Why are we here?” These people will remain alone, even in crowds and committed relationships. They are the way-showers and the martyrs. They will remain in their faith long after others have moved on or stepped away from any faith at all. These number nines or Hermits are the great mystics and teachers, much like the Christian Jesus, or the prophet Joseph Smith who followed in Jesus’ footsteps and became the next great Christian teacher. Even the Buddha, who took the vow of the everlasting Bodhisattva who will remain until all are enlightened.

From The Secret of the Tarot

The vibrational essence of most root numbers is diminished when multiplied, but the number 9 has a universal quality that shines through no matter what number it is multiplied by. This pattern actually persists no matter how high you go.
The energy of number 9 wants to unite all of humanity.
However, the inability of others to understand this may actually infuriate those who lead a life steeped in this energy.
The main challenge for nines, therefore, is to always view others with affection and deep human understanding.
This is why the Golden Chain Prayer is an excellent prayer for the Nine Nine Gateway. I posted about the Golden Chain Prayer for the contest @zord189 created yesterday.


Golden Chain Prayer

•We are a link in Amida's golden chain of love that stretches around the world, we will keep our link bright and strong.
•We will be kind and gentle to every living thing and protect all who are weaker than ourselves.
•We will think pure and beautiful thoughts, say pure and beautiful words, and do pure and beautiful deeds.
•May every link in Amida's chain of love be bright and strong, and may we all attain perfect peace.


My husband, the incredible dude y'all have come to know as @Denmarkguy, makes these wonderful art pieces he calls "Alchemy Stones". A couple of years ago I asked him to create stones for my grotto that represented the Gateway for each month.

The Gateway Stones at Alchemy Stones

"Sure!" he said, and then I watched him fall into a deep meditation for a few days each month while he dropped down into that artistic and divine space.

It's worth losing him from time to time to his sacred center.
I've compiled images of each stone, and now I'm going to create an oracle deck with them, for us to use as guides throughout the months. I'll let you know when they're available. In the meantime, enjoy the 9/9 Gateway. It's a special one.


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