Expression through Symbolism

Boots13 · 02-23-2013, 04:05 PM

The number 8 has a strong presence for me in numerology (birthdate) and my totem is an Octopus...8. Imagine that.

So my tattoo is an Octopus...it is the symbol which represents the ideas and feelings, the character that the totem and the numerology 8 have totally described me as, which I've found to be accurate.

Number 8
an authoritarian streak and like to be in charge at all times,be aggressive, if not bullish, and they have paid a price for that more than once. They are capable and smart, and often able to see the larger picture well before anyone else does.
8s have trouble accepting the authority of other individuals or institutions. Successful Sun Number 8s are careful to not to let anger cloud their judgment.
Not an easy one to please when it comes to romance. This is mostly due to the fact that he or she simply doesn't show much of what he or she is feeling. The 8 tends to be level headed, something that can take the wind out of a passionate romantic relationship. 8 is neither demanding, nor particularly giving. It considers sex the way it looks at all other needs of the flesh: satisfy it, then move on. On the other hand, the 8 has a strong sense of commitment, takes care of those around him or her, and will fight to protect them. Having an 8 Sun Number on your side is reason to feel safe and secure.

1. right belief
2. right resolution
3. right speech
4. right action
5. right living
6. right effort
7. right thinking
8. peace of mind through meditation

Octopus
We get what we want in an intelligent and efficient way. Complexity,Diversity,Variability,Intelligence,Insi ght,Vision,Mystery,Illusion
The Octopus wards off evil and an incredibly powerful totem, carrying great status. She is a protector, and will die fighting for her tribe, her young or those in her charge. The octopus is a voracious student. Octopus moves skillfully in a realm that is in constant motion.
Spiritual and intuitively gifted; nonetheless we are physical beings and must temper our sychic gifts with strong foundational grounding.
She is symbolic of agility, grace and flexibility. She is able to slip out of the tightest places, and ambulate as if she is the embodiment of water itself. She reminds us that we may move towards our goals in unorthodox ways and still achieve the same, if not better results.
extremely intelligent with the ability to reason, strategize, and recall information. The octopus reminds us to use our logic to our highest advantage. She urges us to be the master of our intelligence, not the slave.The octopus reminds us that nothing is as it seems. Behind our physicality there is a vast reality imbued with subtle wonder,
and this is about the opening of consciousness.
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Girl_On_Fire · 02-23-2013, 04:46 PM

Interesting thread. Yes, I have many times expressed myself through symbolism. I tend to notice synchronicities when I actually pay attention to them. I don't know much about numerology though. How do you find out what your number is and what does it signify?

Boots13 · 02-23-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Girl_On_Fire

How do you find out what your number is and what does it signify?

There are several free online resources as a start. And if you really get into it, you could also find resources at your local bookstores, holistic centers, etc !

Boots13 · 02-23-2013, 05:29 PM

I only used numerology and totems as my example...its the most recent thing that made me wonder about symbolism...

I love camoflauge...its symbolic of my military experience and ruggedness...I have it in my luxury SUV (mats, visor pouches, seat covers) . I identify with the inside of my car more than I do the outside !

macele · 02-23-2013, 05:40 PM

i don't know if 8 is my number via numerology, but i sure do like, ... it is my favorite. the infinity symbol, which is a side ways 8, ... i fell in love with while taking college algebra lol. a diamond shape because of softball, ... the field. i like the letter W.

that's a few i can think of right off the top of my head. i'm sure there's others. i'd like to find just the right collage for a tattoo, ... using this symbol, shape, letter. maybe something else added.

math, softball, writing, ... represent me.

02-23-2013, 04:05 PM	#1
Boots13 Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: No Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 823 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 2,314 Times in 428 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	kicking it off - The number 8 has a strong presence for me in numerology (birthdate) and my totem is an Octopus...8. Imagine that. So my tattoo is an Octopus...it is the symbol which represents the ideas and feelings, the character that the totem and the numerology 8 have totally described me as, which I've found to be accurate. Number 8 an authoritarian streak and like to be in charge at all times,be aggressive, if not bullish, and they have paid a price for that more than once. They are capable and smart, and often able to see the larger picture well before anyone else does. 8s have trouble accepting the authority of other individuals or institutions. Successful Sun Number 8s are careful to not to let anger cloud their judgment. Not an easy one to please when it comes to romance. This is mostly due to the fact that he or she simply doesn't show much of what he or she is feeling. The 8 tends to be level headed, something that can take the wind out of a passionate romantic relationship. 8 is neither demanding, nor particularly giving. It considers sex the way it looks at all other needs of the flesh: satisfy it, then move on. On the other hand, the 8 has a strong sense of commitment, takes care of those around him or her, and will fight to protect them. Having an 8 Sun Number on your side is reason to feel safe and secure. 1. right belief 2. right resolution 3. right speech 4. right action 5. right living 6. right effort 7. right thinking 8. peace of mind through meditation Octopus We get what we want in an intelligent and efficient way. Complexity,Diversity,Variability,Intelligence,Insi ght,Vision,Mystery,Illusion The Octopus wards off evil and an incredibly powerful totem, carrying great status. She is a protector, and will die fighting for her tribe, her young or those in her charge. The octopus is a voracious student. Octopus moves skillfully in a realm that is in constant motion. Spiritual and intuitively gifted; nonetheless we are physical beings and must temper our sychic gifts with strong foundational grounding. She is symbolic of agility, grace and flexibility. She is able to slip out of the tightest places, and ambulate as if she is the embodiment of water itself. She reminds us that we may move towards our goals in unorthodox ways and still achieve the same, if not better results. extremely intelligent with the ability to reason, strategize, and recall information. The octopus reminds us to use our logic to our highest advantage. She urges us to be the master of our intelligence, not the slave.The octopus reminds us that nothing is as it seems. Behind our physicality there is a vast reality imbued with subtle wonder, and this is about the opening of consciousness. *********

02-23-2013, 04:46 PM	#2
Girl_On_Fire Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her Relationship Status: On Hiatus Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,020 Thanked 2,684 Times in 562 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Interesting thread. Yes, I have many times expressed myself through symbolism. I tend to notice synchronicities when I actually pay attention to them. I don't know much about numerology though. How do you find out what your number is and what does it signify? __________________ "Quit trying to reason with unreasonable people. It's like trying to have a meaningful conversation with an end table." ~ Girl_On_Fire

02-23-2013, 05:29 PM	#4
Boots13 Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: No Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 823 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 2,314 Times in 428 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Camoflauge ? Pink Flamingoes? Hello Kitty? I only used numerology and totems as my example...its the most recent thing that made me wonder about symbolism... I love camoflauge...its symbolic of my military experience and ruggedness...I have it in my luxury SUV (mats, visor pouches, seat covers) . I identify with the inside of my car more than I do the outside !

02-23-2013, 05:40 PM	#5
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,231 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	i don't know if 8 is my number via numerology, but i sure do like, ... it is my favorite. the infinity symbol, which is a side ways 8, ... i fell in love with while taking college algebra lol. a diamond shape because of softball, ... the field. i like the letter W. that's a few i can think of right off the top of my head. i'm sure there's others. i'd like to find just the right collage for a tattoo, ... using this symbol, shape, letter. maybe something else added. math, softball, writing, ... represent me.