OCC:Occult Numerology and the Number Nine (9)  by David Brown Th.M.
          Edited & expanded by David L. Brown Th.M.
   (Basic source material - Flashpoint; Texe Marrs; 8-91)

     There are a variety numbers that hold secret
significance within occult circles. Among the most common are
3, 6, 9, & 13. The number that we will focus in this study is
the number 9. It holds powerful significance for many occult
groups. Let's take a look at some of the arcane history
behind the number NINE.

ANCIENT OCCULT HISTORY & THE NUMBER NINE

Ancient Greek pagans held nine sacred because to them nine
symbolized the 9 Muses or sister goddesses, daughters of Zeus
and Mnenosyne, who were believed to preside over mankinds
activities on earth.  Their names were--Calliope, Clio,
Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia,
Urania.
     Nine was also a significant number to the Etruscans.
These ancient pagan people from north west Italy, worshipped
nine gods. Nine was also a holy number in Rome. According to
Texe Marrs "the Romans honored the goddess Nundina by holding
a purification ceremony for male infants on their nineth day
of life. In addition, every ninth year the Romans held a
feast in memory of the dead."

SATANISTS & THE NUMBER NINE

     Satanists take delight in the number nine for a couple
of reasons. First, Satanists enjoy reversing, mirroring and
inverting symbols, letters and numbers. When you turn the
number "9" upside down you get "6" which makes up the number
of the Beast (666) as revealed in Revelation 13:18 in the
Bible. Second, Satanists take perverse pleasure in
commemorating the death of Christ and the death of Christ is
associated with the number nine.  Mark 15: 34-37 reveals that
Christ spoke his last words on the Cross of Calvary at the
NINTH HOUR and "gave up the ghost (died)."

MASONIC ORDERS & THE NUMBER NINE

     According to the book "Numbers: Their Occult Power and
Mystic Virtues" by W.  W. Wescott nine holds great
significance among many Masonic orders and secret societies.
He said, "There is a Masonic order of Nine Elected Knights in
which nine roses, nine lights, and nine knocks are used." In
fact the number nine is the number of "the earth under evil
influences."
     In summary, the number 9 is an important numeric symbol
to many occult groups and sole practicioners.  Unlike
the number 13 that almost all people know has some
superstitious implications, the number 9 would be considered
"just another number" by the average person.

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