The Advent Calender of Numbers: Six
The Harmony of Union and Creation
"Love is the only freedom in the world because it so elevates the spirit that the laws of humanity and the phenomena of nature do not alter its course."
— Khalil Gibran
The Expansion of Love and Union
As the journey of five introduced us to the quintessence — the spark that bridges the finite and the infinite — six emerges as the next stage, where love finds its balance, harmony, and expression. Where five awakens the heart, six expands it outward, uniting opposites into a dynamic wholeness. It is the number of completion in relationships, sacred union, and harmony with the divine order.
In the sacred geometry of the cosmos, six is the shape of the hexagon and the resonance of symmetry, manifesting as a bridge between the individual and the collective. It is the union of the internal (three) and the external (another three), birthing a dance of equilibrium and creation.
The Archetype and Essence of Six
Six is the archetype of the harmonizer, the bridge between opposites. It carries the energy of care, nurturing, and union. In numerology, it is the number of love, family, and responsibility. Representing balance, six mirrors the harmony of opposites, such as light and dark, masculine and feminine, spirit and matter.
In Tarot, the Lovers card corresponds to six, symbolizing choices that align us with love’s higher purpose. It also reflects the process of creating harmony from duality, suggesting that before uniting with another, one must achieve an inner balance.
In Rudolf Steiner’s cosmology, six represents the integration of polarities within the individual. Steiner’s model of the human being as a triad — body, soul, and spirit — finds its full expression in the number six, where the synthesis of these aspects enables spiritual evolution. For Steiner, the number 3 symbolizes the inner alignment of thinking, feeling, and willing within the soul. This inner work creates a foundation for the outer balance represented by six. In this framework, six bridges the spiritual and material worlds, guiding individuals toward divine alignment.
"When we love, we see the world not as it is, but as it could be. In love, we find harmony." — Rainer Maria Rilke
Sacred Union in Myth and Mysticism
The essence of six is embodied in the concept of the Hieros Gamos, the Sacred Marriage of opposites. Across mythologies and spiritual traditions, this union represents the reconciliation of divine masculine and feminine energies, both within the self and in relationships. It is not a bond of dependency but a partnership that transcends individuality, creating something greater than the sum of its parts. Through their union, two individuals can access higher dimensions of divine consciousness and love, aligning with the cosmic order in profound harmony.
The Sacred Inner Union: Completion Within
The path to the Hieros Gamos begins with the inner union. Each individual must achieve wholeness within themselves. In this state, they no longer seek fulfillment in another person, for they carry their own fullness and divine harmony. The Sacred Marriage is not a relationship of dependency or need, but one of pure, radiant potential: a union that is chosen, not required.
When two whole individuals come together, their union is a powerful alchemical process. Each brings their unique essence into the sacred connection, where the combined energy raises both partners to a level of consciousness and love that was previously unattainable. This relationship reflects the cosmic principle that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, creating a resonance with higher and higher dimensions of divine love and universal order.
Fairy Tales: Inner Union as the Key to Sacred Partnership
The symbolic wisdom of fairy tales reflects this journey toward inner and outer union. In stories like Sleeping Beauty, The Beauty and the Biest, or Cinderella, the protagonists undergo personal trials and transformations before they achieve external union. These challenges symbolize the inner alchemy of integrating masculine and feminine forces within oneself.
Christ Consciousness: Jesuah and Mary Magdalene
The union of Jesuah (Jesus) and Mary Magdalene is a profound representation of the Hieros Gamos. Jesus represents the divine masculine — active, radiant, and transformative — while Mary Magdalene embodies the divine feminine — receptive, intuitive, and grounding. Their connection transcends physical union, reflecting the sacred marriage of opposites within the soul and the cosmos. Their union exemplifies how sacred partnership does not diminish individuality but instead amplifies each partner’s spiritual potential, leading to mutual ascension.
The Sacred Marriage of 3, 6, and 9
In the realm of numerical symbolism, the Sacred Marriage unfolds in the dynamic interplay of 3, 6, and 9, as impressingly explored by Nikolai Tesla. These numbers represent stages in the journey of inner and outer union:
Three (3) is the number of inner alchemy, where the masculine and feminine are integrated within the self to create inner harmony.
Six (6) is the number of external union, where two whole individuals come together to form a balanced and sacred partnership.
Nine (9) is the number of cosmic completion, symbolizing the transcendence of duality and the realization of unity with the divine.
Together, these numbers map the process of the Hieros Gamos: first, the completion of the self; second, the sacred union of two individuals; and finally, the elevation of both partners into universal oneness.
Sacred Union as a Portal to Divine Consciousness
The Hieros Gamos teaches that union is not an end in itself but a portal to higher dimensions of consciousness and love. By coming together, two complete individuals amplify each other’s spiritual energy, creating a resonance that aligns them with the divine cosmic order. This union becomes a reflection of the universal harmony that underpins all creation, a mirror of the love that binds the universe.
Through the Sacred Marriage, we are reminded that we are never separate but always part of a greater whole. By balancing the opposites within and between us, we step into the sacred dance of creation, embracing the unity that flows through all existence.
Numbers of Sacred Union and the Harmony of Six
The numbers 33 and 22 resonate deeply with the essence of six, the number of harmony, union, and love. As Master Numbers in numerology, they symbolize spiritual mastery (33) and the ability to ground divine wisdom into earthly reality (22). Together, they reflect the sacred union of opposites — masculine and feminine, spiritual and material — culminating in the divine harmony that six embodies.
The crucifixion of Jesus at 33 is central to this symbolism, marking the ultimate act of compassion and spiritual mastery. In numerology, 33 → 3 + 3 = 6, reflecting the sacred union achieved through his teachings and sacrifice. Mary Magdalene, associated with the divine feminine, is linked to the number 22 through her feast day on 7/22, symbolizing her role as the Master Builder who anchors spiritual enlightenment into the material world.
Their union is mathematically profound:
33 + 22 = 55, the number of transformation and freedom, aligning with the frequency of love and the quintessence (5) — the heart of sacred union.
22 + 11 = 33, where 11 represents the gateway of divine unity (One, One) through which opposites merge:
1 + 1 = 2 Unity through duality and
1 × 1 = 1: Oneness underlying all creation.
Together, 33 and 22 form a sacred partnership that reflects the spiritual alchemy of the Hieros Gamos, guiding humanity toward wholeness, balance, and love. Their interplay reveals that divine union is not only a cosmic principle but also the essence of love’s transformational power.
“We are all connected by a shared thread of love, and in that thread, we find unity." — Unknown
Math-Magic and Sacred Numerology - the Cosmic Harmonizer
In our journey discovering the Hieros Gamos as a blueprint for love and cosmic union, we’ve connected six to the 33 of Jesus, representing spiritual mastery, and the 22 of Mary Magdalene, reflecting divine feminine wisdom and grounding.
Let us now dive deeper into the math that makes six a key to this divine balance. Six resonates as a harmonizer, integrating spiritual and material principles. Six is a number of manifestation.
As the smallest perfect number, six is equal to the sum of its divisors: 1 + 2 + 3 = 6. This unique characteristic reveals its inherent wholeness, symbolizing balance, completion, and the sacred unity of all parts working together to create a flawless whole.
In its foundations, six arises through the building blocks of life and love:
5 + 1 = 6 The quintessence of humanity (5) joins with individuality and stability (1) to create harmony, embodying the integration of the human spirit with a grounded sense of self.
2 + 4 = 6 Duality (2) merges with the foundation of stability (4), reflecting a harmonious union where contrasts align to form strength and balance.
As six ascends, it transforms into higher realms of meaning and order:
6 + 5 = 11 Combined with five (the quintessential), six becomes 11, the master number of illumination.
6 + 6 = 12 Doubling six generates 12, the number of cosmic order, symbolized by the 12 apostles, 12 zodiac signs, and 12 months. This highlights six’s essential role as a stabilizer and harmonizer within the cycles of existence.
Through these relationships, six demonstrates its dual nature — a foundation of stability and a path to ascension. It bridges the earthly and the cosmic, embodying the principles of love, harmony, and the rhythm of universal cycles.
Sacred Geometry and Cosmic Harmony
In the natural world, the number six reveals itself as a symbol of balance, efficiency, and interconnectedness, most clearly expressed through the hexagon, the purest geometric representation of six. This shape appears in the intricate structures of honeycombs, snowflakes, and crystals, embodying harmony and strength through symmetry. Bees, following instinct, construct their hives in hexagonal patterns, optimizing energy with minimal waste and reflecting six’s role as a natural harmonizer.
At the heart of sacred geometry lies the hexagram, a union of two interlocking triangles — one pointing upward to symbolize spirit, and the other pointing downward to represent matter. This shape becomes a portal of unity, merging the spiritual and material worlds. Mathematically, the hexagram carries profound resonance:
37 and 73, both star numbers, can be visualized as centered hexagrams, with their symmetry revealing a deeper logic.
37 × 3 = 111, a mirrored sequence, and 37 + 73 = 110, demonstrate balance and cosmic order.
The unicursal hexagram, in contrast, flows in one continuous line, symbolizing the unity of opposites and the eternal cycles of creation. Often linked to alchemy, it reflects the integration of elemental forces — earth, air, fire, and water — into spiritual transformation. Much like the number six, alchemy’s essence lies in transmuting opposites into wholeness.
Even the hexagonal crystalline structures found in minerals like quartz echo six’s role as a builder of balance, harmonizing visible and invisible forces.
For Pythagoras, six was the embodiment of perfection, the smallest perfect number, with its divisors summing to itself: 1 + 2 + 3 = 6. This completeness reflected cosmic harmony and order, foundational to his concept of the music of the spheres, where celestial bodies resonate in perfect, mathematical vibrations.
Through its geometric, natural, and mathematical manifestations, six whispers the secrets of the cosmos, binding creation into a harmonious whole.
The Magic Carpet of the Divine Frequency of Six
Six sings the language of the universe through music and frequency, where it plays a vital role in creating resonance and harmony. Its mathematical relationships create intervals and tones that balance the auditory world much like it balances the geometric and spiritual.
The perfect sixth interval, with its frequency ratio of 5:3, is a prime example of six’s resonance. This interval produces a sound that feels warm and open, embodying six’s essence as a unifier of opposites. The repeating decimal of 5:3 = 1.666... whispers of six’s infinite dance between duality and unity, reflecting its role in bridging the spiritual and the material.
In hexachords, the six-note patterns foundational to Western musical traditions, we see six’s organizing principle at work, harmonizing transitions between scales. Pythagoras, who believed numbers were the building blocks of the cosmos, saw six as a key player in the music of the spheres, the celestial harmony that connects the physical and spiritual realms.
Six also resonates with 528 Hz, the “frequency of love” we have already discussed here.
"The highest form of love is the one that awakens the soul." — Nicholas Sparks
The Pulse of Creation and Harmony Across Faiths
The number six resonates across sacred texts and spiritual traditions, symbolizing the intricate interplay between the earthly and the divine. It is the rhythm of creation, the geometry of unity, and the balance of struggle and grace that connects humanity with the sacred.
In the Bible, six marks the days of creation, culminating in the formation of humanity on the sixth day — a reflection of divine artistry. Yet six also symbolizes human imperfection, falling short of the completeness of seven, which represents divine perfection. This duality reveals the fragile beauty of existence: the interplay of light and shadow, weakness and potential, where humanity strives for transcendence amidst its limitations.
This tension is echoed in the Star of David, where two interlocking triangles represent the union of heaven and earth. The star’s six points radiate in all directions — north, south, east, west, above, and below — encapsulating the totality of creation and the divine presence woven into all things.
In Islam, six mirrors this divine order. Allah’s creation of the heavens and earth in six days reflects harmony and purpose, paralleled by the six articles of faith that anchor the lives of the faithful.
For Buddhists, six represents the realms of samsara — the endless cycle of existence where beings evolve through suffering and awakening. These realms are both external and internal, offering opportunities for growth and liberation. Similarly, in Taoist philosophy, the six-line hexagrams of the I Ching reveal the dynamic flow of life, showing how opposites — yin and yang — weave together to form the infinite variations of existence.
Across traditions, six pulses with the rhythm of creation. It reminds us that to be human is to live in the space between imperfection and grace, material and spiritual. Six is both a mirror and a guide, reflecting life’s challenges while pointing us toward harmony and wholeness. Through the lens of six, we see every act of creation — divine or human — as a dance of opposites spiraling toward unity.
A Heartfelt Invitation: Seeking Wholeness
Pause for a moment to connect with the energy of six — the harmony of union and creation. Reflect on how opposites within you seek reconciliation. Where do you see balance transforming into unity, both inwardly and outwardly?
Who knows what tomorrow brings?
In a world, few hearts survive
All I know is the way I feel
When it's real, I keep it alive
The road is long, there are mountains in our way
But we climb a step every day
Love lift us up where we belong
Where the eagles cry, on a mountain high
Love lift us up where we belong
Far from the world below, up where the clear wind blow
Let the Lyrics of “Up Where We Belong” guide you into the sacred balance of six:
Create a Sacred Space:
Find a quiet place, free from distractions. Light a candle or place an object of personal significance before you, symbolizing harmony and union.Visualize the Hexagon:
Close your eyes and imagine a radiant hexagon glowing at your heart center. Each of its six sides pulses with light, representing care, love, balance, and connection.Breathe Into Unity:
Take six deep breaths. With each inhale, invite a quality you wish to harmonize — love, peace, or nurturing. With each exhale, release tension or resistance to these energies.Unite Opposites:
Picture two opposites — light and shadow, action and rest, spirit and matter — merging within the center of the hexagon. See them dissolve into a single, luminous point of light, radiating harmony and wholeness.Anchor the Energy:
Silently repeat: “In harmony, I am whole. In love, I am aligned.” Hold this feeling of unity in your heart as you gently return to the present moment.
Six invites us to embrace each step toward balance, every act of love that reconciles opposites. It reminds us that through harmony, we are drawn closer to the divine.
Looking Toward Seven: The Journey Continues
Six is the bridge between balance and the mystery of higher realms. Yet it is not the final destination. Seven beckons with its promise of spiritual completion, divine insight, and the unfolding of sacred wisdom.
Carry the lessons of six with you as you take the next step into seven, where the rhythms of creation reveal their most profound truths. The journey continues.
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