Friday the 13th: A Numerology Study

Even people who claim to not believe in “silly superstitions” take pause when it comes to that most dreaded day on the calendar—Friday the 13th. But what makes Friday the 13th such an unlucky day? Is it all superstition or is there really something to it?

There are many historical and cultural reasons that the number 13 is considered unlucky. From there being 13 people at the Last Supper to the 13th law being omitted from the Cod of Hammurabi to King Philip IV of France ordering the execution of the Knights Templar on October 13, 1307, a Friday of course, there are many historical events that helped build this belief. There were even more recent historical events, such as the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 that found 13 women guilty of witchcraft and sentenced to execution, as well as the infamous mini crash of the stock market on October 13, 1989—once again on a Friday.

In fact, the belief that 13 is an unlucky number is so ingrained in our culture that many skyscrapers don’t have a 13th floor and countless numbers of people avoid traveling on that day. If you are one of the lucky few that don’t suffer from a paralyzing fear of Friday the 13th then you can find great deals on travel reservations on these dates.

The number 13 is the number that marks the Death card in a Tarot Deck. As you may know, the Death card is a signal that the old way is ending so that something new can grow. This particular card is a powerful signal that a time of transformation is at hand in your life.

In fact, the number 13 in numerology is a very powerful number and this may be a contributing factor to the negative superstitions associated with the number. When you reduce the number 13 for a numerology chart you end up with a 1 and a 3 that equals 4. The number 1 and 3 are evident in the creativity and independence indicated by 13 and the foundational manner of the 4. A 13 means that things are changing to build a solid foundation for the future and that future will be built with a mix of visionary thinking and pragmatic doing.

Additionally, it is a Karmic Number that indicates powerful energies at work in a numerology chart. The appearance of a 13 in a chart reveals a Karmic Debt that you must work towards in your present life. If you have a 13 as one of your core numbers, you may find that you have to work extra hard to see any results and that you find yourself facing challenge after challenge in all areas of your life. You will encounter much frustration in your life to atone for the laziness of a past life.

These insights from numerology can show us that the best way to survive, or possibly thrive, on Friday the 13th is to remain focused and steadfast on a brighter future. When that fails to reassure you, it’s important to remember that Friday the 13th only lasts one day!