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Using Astrology, Numerology, Myth and Meaning To Choose the Perfect One
New Page Books/Career Press 2004 ISBN #1-56414-723-1
Names are more important than many people may think. The name given to a person, place or thing has a certain vibrational quality to it that resonates with power and purpose. It is up to us to choose names that are associated with the power and intent of our purpose. When a name supports the intentions and desires of that which it is associated, life flows freely and good things happen! Your Magickal Name has been broken down into two parts: Part I (Choosing The Perfect Name) deals with the reasons why we choose specific names, and some of the widespread customs and traditions associated with naming; the second part (Names, Origins, Meanings and Numeric Values) consists of a data base of over 8,000 names, listing the language of origin, meaning and numerical value. Names carry many different associations - familial, historical, mythological and spiritual, to name a few. Each of these give the power of the energy of association, as well as the power of vibration, to any given name. It is no wonder that from culture to culture, we find great thought given into naming our children, our pets, and the places and things in our lives. (A stray thought here - how many of you have gone into a store to shop because the name sounded good, or because of a combination of the store name and the associations being built around it by good PR?) Names can be considered so powerful that they are not to be spoken aloud. Remember Lord Valdermort from the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling? There is a reason that he is referred to as "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named". Or the Tetragrammaton, the most powerful of all of the names of God in the Old Testament, a name carrying the power to control the universe. (Often shown as YHWH, YHVH - a transliteration of the Hebrew letters Yod, He, Vau, He.) In Native American culture, the deceased are never referred to directly by name, they are always spoken of in an indirect fashion, so as not to attract negative energy. There is a short section that gives us a glimpse into the naming practices of diverse cultures. The following are representative of the material contained here: Islamic: Call To Prayer: At the birth, the "Call To Prayer" is whispered in the baby's ear as the first sounds he or she hears. The act symbolically brings the infant to the awareness of Allah from the very first moment of life. It is accompanied by a reading from the Koran and other rites. Naming Ceremony: After a few days - seven in most Islamic countries - a naming ceremony is held. At a gathering of family and friends the child is formally given a name. A lock of hair is usually cut from the baby's head. The celebration is accompanied by a meal, a reading from the Koran, and other rites. Baby boys are often circumcised at this time. Although Islamic belief is that all males should be circumcised, the age when it should happen is not specified. Sometimes the circumcision does not take place until the child is a toddler or even older.
Native American: American Indian names are often created for the individual and relate to something unique about the child. Because of the strong belief in each person's individuality, traditional American Indian parents seldom give their own names to their children. However, they might choose a name that honors a proud event in the life of an ancestor. To the Delaware, a person's name is a sacred gift, and only visionary name-givers are allowed to choose it. Among the Shawnee, two name-givers ponder possibilities during a night vigil. The next morning each name-giver offers a single name to the parents, and the parents choose the one that will be given to the child. Many cultures follow the tradition of using astrology as the basis for understanding a person or an issue, and for naming it. There is a reasonably in-depth section on the twelve astrological signs, covering Symbolism; Mythological Correspondences and Archetypes; Traits; Characteristics; Female Names; and Male Names. From the book: Gemini: Symbolism: Gemini is an Air sign. Its planetary ruler is Mercury. Its astrological symbol is the twins. The parts of the body ruled by Gemini are the lungs, hands and nervous system; its color is yellow; its metal is mercury; its gemstone is agate. Mythological Correspondences and Archetypes: Gods and heroes: Mercury/Hermes, Thoth, Nabu, Castor and Pollux, Romulus and Remus. Goddesses and heroines: Nike, Leda, Helen and Clytemnestra. Archetypes: journalists, magicians, messengers, publicists, scribes, storytellers, traders, tricksters. The section on mythology is quite an interesting one to spend some time in. Familiar names take on different nuances as we see them reflected in their own stories (as opposed to what we remember of their stories). From the book: Arianrhod (Welsh): Goddess of the Silver Wheel and keeper of the Otherworld's Tower of Initiation, where the dead walk between incarnations and poets go to learn the wisdom of the stars. In her role of goddess of the circling wheel of stars, Arianrhod holds the keys to unraveling their mysteries and bringing order or disorder to the zodiac. Thoth (Egyptian): Thoth (thrice greatest) is the Egyptian god of wisdom, writing and magic. He invented the hieroglyphs, and all the arts and sciences from music to medicine. He hatched the cosmic egg with a single sound, and created all the gods and goddesses. He's also guardian of the Moon, and faithfully serves Osirus as scribe of the Underworld. Numerology is an ancient science that deals with the vibrational power of numbers. In this section, the authors deal only with individual names (as opposed to the quality of a full name - first, middle and last). There is a place, certainly, for both processes to be used. Each number, from one to nine, is discussed by Correspondences, Traits and Characteristics. From the book: Number 2: Correspondences: Feminine in nature, the number two is the number of duality and change, and stands for partnership and polarity. Its symbols are the Moon and two of anything. Its element is Water, its colors cream, white and green; its metal is silver; its gemstones are pearl, moonstone and jade. Two is related to goddesses, nurturers, Eve, the yin, passivity, receptivity, peacemaking and pairs of opposites, such as positive and negative, good and evil, and male and female. Traits: Balance, compassion, consideration, cooperation, deception, diplomacy, efficiency, graciousness, kindness, moodiness, patience, receptivity, reliability, restlessness, sensitivity, shyness, sympathy, tact, tolerance, understanding. Characteristics: The typical number two individual is gentle and agreeable. Twos are artistic, imaginative and inventive. As born followers, twos willingly share power and responsibility. Partnership is their forte, and they bring cooperation and harmony to relationships. Twos are peacemakers; they use tact and diplomacy to mediate tricky situations. Good-natured and deeply intuitive, they're good listeners and sympathetic friends. More emotional than physical, twos want beauty and order in their lives. Twos enjoy creating a pleasant home atmosphere for loved ones. Money is important to them, because it represents security and comfort. Twos are careful with what they have, but they're not cheap. They are romantic, faithful and affectionate and expect fidelity, love and devotion in return. Twos dislike disagreements, and they are usually the first to make up after an argument. Twos are often shy and self-conscious and need constant reassurance and encouragement. Emotionally thin-skinned, twos tend to be moody and easily wounded by criticism. They tend to be possessive of people and things. When severely hurt or upset, twos may become malicious or deceitful. This is a sneaky book - it is so well written that you think you are having such a great time reading that you have been gifted with a time out from the chaos of life - and that this is all that was intended. This is indeed one of the gifts of this book. However, another major gift that this book carries is that of quality research and straightforward presentation. For whatever reason you are looking for a magickal name (and all names "are" magickal), you have a database that allows you to search using the tools of language of origin, meaning and numerical value - saving you a tremendous amount of time and allowing you the greatest gift of all - the ability to choose the "One Perfect Name". A gentle, wonderful read and a tremendously powerful resource! Your Magickal Name can be purchased here: http://www.newpagebooks.com/book581.html.
Bonnie Cehovet
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