Number 7 is often considered lucky as per Numerology. However, some people also consider it unlucky. Read on to see what makes this number lucky and special. After reading the below information, this number will register in your mind as a very special number.
Author: Dr. Palash Thhakur
Celebrity Numerologist, Vedic Astrologer, Tarot Card Reader, Spiritual Healer
Some Interesting Facts about Lucky Number 7:
- There are 7 days of the week named after the ancient gods and planets
- There are 7 ages of man as depicted in Shakespeare’s poem
- The phases of moon last about 7 days
- There are 7 traditional planets
- The 7 candles of Jewish menorah symbolize creation.
- In Ancient times, Universities taught 7 key subjects. These were grammar, rhetoric and logic. Plus, music, arithmetic, geometry and astronomy.
- Ancient Egyptians believed in 7 paths to heaven.
- There are 7 deadly sins in Christianity.
- There are 7 colors in a rainbow.
- In Judaism, there are 7 pillars to the house of Wisdom.
- In Christianity, there are 7 deadly sins – lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride
- There are 7 ayat surat al-Fatiha, the first book of the holy Quran
- In Hinduism, it is believed that there are 14 worlds in the Universe – 7 below the earth and 7 below it. Also, the 7 sages or Saptrishi played an important role in bringing Vedic knowledge to human beings.
- There were 7 steps taken by Buddha at birth.
- There are 7 chakras in the body.
- The 7 Wonders of the world were announced on 7th July (month 7), 2007 i.e. 07.07.07
Hence, you can see several reasons why people like Number 7. This is because of mythical, spiritual and religious importance.
On the contrary, many people also consider it unlucky. For instance, many Chinese people correspond to number 7 as deceiving or cheating. It is also considered unlucky in Feng Shui.
Moreover, in China, the mourning period for the dead starts once a week at day 7 and lasts 7 weeks. Similar countries with Chinese influence like Vietnam and Thailand also consider 7 as an unlucky number.
Lucky Number 7 in News:
Lucky Number 7: Illinois Lottery’s Pick 4 Hits All 7s, Earns 2,800 Players Top Prize [ Source: CNBCchicago.com] – 2800 winners picked 7-7-7-7 in a 4 drawing Illinois pick. Each shared $2500 totally $7 million.
‘Seven’ triumphs in poll to discover world’s favourite number [Source: The Guardian] – 44000 people polled for their favorite numbers & 7 stood out on the top.
MS Dhoni & ‘7’: Lucky Number Which Worked Wonders For Him & Team India [Source: RepublicWorld] – The former Indian skipper is a Number 7 loyalist – from car number plate, number7 jersey to signing contracts on 7th day of the month and on the 7th hour.
Lucky number 7: Durban hospital welcomes 7 sets of twins in 7th month of the year [IOL]
Meaning of Number 7 in Numerology
People born on 7, 16, 25 of any month have energies of Number 7. This is a number of depth. Plus, it is also a number of spiritual connection. These people are truth seekers.
Indeed, they are drawn towards occult sciences. Number 7s are analytical and sharp. Moreover, they work best alone. They are conventual and focus on stability.
Number 7s operate on a different wavelength. Hence, they can be difficult to understand. They prefer to ask questions rather than answer questions.
In my personal experience, I have always witnessed 7s as lucky. Specially in matters of speculative trades, a simple tambola game or gambling, 7s take up a huge chunk of the pie.
Famous Number 7 Personalities
MS Dhoni (Former Indian Skipper). Nicolas Cage (Actor). Bipasha Basu (Actress). Irrfan Khan (L. Actor). Ashton Kutcher (Actor). Anupam Kher (Actor). Jackie Chan (Actor). L. Shree Ravi Shankar (Musician). Prince (Musician). Bear Grylls (British Adventurer). Ekta Kapoor (Indian TV Producer). Simon Cowell (English TV Personality). Kamal Haasan (Actor).
So, if you are Number 7 and haven’t paid attention to your instincts, act now. You could be the next lucky one!