A Bit on Chinese Numerology

So I just sent a Twitter on 8/8/8, the day the Olympics start…. At 8pm. Lots of prosperity.

So what about the rest of the numbers you ask? Here goes a shot, as there are always competing interests as to true meanings:

1. sure
2. easy
3. live
4. death
5. the self, nothing, never
6. smooth/flowing
7. fate/destiny (usually negative)
8. prosperity
9. long in time

Combinations are important as well. For example 14 = sure death, while 18 = sure prosperity.

What is your lucky number? How would Chinese numerical traditions apply?

For me — #3. Maybe that is why my motto is also Carpe Diem.