The Chinese believe the number 4 is unlucky and fear it. There's even a name for the fear of 4. YourDictionary defines the fear as tetraphobia. However, in the Irish culture, a clover with 4 leaves symbolizes good luck. But what does number 4 mean in numerology?
Meaning of Numerology Number 4
There's not a more "nose to the grindstone" number in numerology than number 4. The number 4 is a logical and rational number that brings a sense of security and consistency. It can be your life path, personality, soul, or karmic number, but wherever you find the number 4 in your numerology, it means you have something to learn about hard work, discipline, patience, order, and stability. The number 4 is a reliable, efficient, and no-nonsense number that bequeaths reliability and stick-to-itiveness.
Spiritual Meaning of Number 4
Number 4 relates to the four elements, Fire, Earth, Air, and Water; the four cardinal directions, North, South, East, and West; the four seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. The fourth Chakra is the heart chakra. The number 4 connects mind-body-spirit with the structures of the physical world. It's the archetypical Father that provides for the safety and security of a physical home built on a solid foundation of beliefs, values, unconditional love, compassion, and joy.
Personality Traits of Number 4
Common personality traits of number 4:
- Strong
- Traditional
- Practical
- Hard worker
- Loyal
- Protective
- Dependable
- Organized
- Patient
Strengths of Number 4
Number 4 individuals are problem solvers who are orderly, economical, and hardworking. They're also traditionalists who value home, family, and country.
Practical
If you're a number 4 individual, you're realistic and are not swayed by every new and shiny idea, object, or experience. You're practical, rational, make sound decisions, and develop plans. You're disciplined, productive, and driven by responsibility.
Loyal and Dependable
You're also dependable, work hard to prove your commitment, and strive for a happy, comfortable, and stable life. You're a material caregiver, who is a loyal and protective provider that puts a great deal of effort into creating secure and prosperous jobs, relationships, and agreements.
Knowledgeable
Your knowledge is based on logic and intellectual reasoning. You're confident, consistent, speak with authority and clarity, and have the ability to influence others. This helps you succeed in the material world by evoking a level of confidence that few others can achieve.
Weaknesses of Number 4
The strengths of a number 4, when taken to extremes, can become their weaknesses.
Dogmatic
You're very conservative and firm in your personal beliefs and what you "know." However, your opinions can become dogma that you preach to others, which can lead you to become deaf and blind to the perspective of others.
Dull and Boring
Sticking to your work ethic and having so little frivolous fun in life can make you a bit dull and boring. You can be so stuck in your ways that you're not interested or excited about experimenting or trying anything new.
Stiff and Rigid
You can be confident to a fault; always think you're right and the ultimate authority. This self-assuredness can be great in some situations. Still, when it comes to the give-and-take needed in relationships, it's likely to be a problem.
Avoidance of Emotions
You prefer rational and logical thinking over emotions and deep feelings. This can lead you to form relationships that only offer social and material security.
Number 4 Compatibility
A number 4 is honest, loyal, faithful, and committed to their partner, and expect the same in return. They're not likely to waste time with people who don't share their religious or spiritual beliefs, work ethic, or material values. A number 4's best numerology compatibility match will be with a family-focused, cautious, and responsible number 6.
Number 4 Careers
Number 4 individuals strive to make sure their ideas are manifested into practical reality and are drawn to careers such as teaching, architecture, construction, business entrepreneur, or real estate development.
The Number 4 in Astrology and Tarot
In astrology, 4 corresponds to Cancer and Saturn. In the Tarot, it corresponds to The Emperor.
- Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, is the security seeking cardinal water sign that's dedicated to home and the protection of loved ones.
- Saturn is the taskmaster planet that represents hard work, restrictions, and structure.
- The Emperor, the number 4 card in a Tarot deck, is a card of power, trustworthiness, protection, love, and compassion.
Stop and Smell the Roses
While a number 4 needs order and routine in life, they also need to keep in mind that all the weaknesses mentioned above can be avoided if they create a balance between work and play. If you're a number 4 it's important that you stop to smell the roses and make love, tenderness, joy, creativity, social interactions, and old fashioned fun part of your orderly routine.
