Ascension Key One: The Origin of the Great Work
The quest to transcend the limitations of the human condition stretches far beyond recorded time. In a time when people regarded their kings to be gods, ascension to the throne required acceptance from the gods that this new ruler was indeed one of their own. This level of recognition could not be instantly granted, nor the rite of passage be easily gained. Thus a long training process with the passage of ordeals began to ensure that the rulers were indeed deserving of their divine lineage.
This great quest may or may not have begun with the ancient Egyptians, but their writings do provide us with the earliest accounts of such an ascension process. Their understandings of human spiritual potential began to open the door for transformation and ascension. Springing forth from this fount of knowledge, many other mystery traditions have spread throughout the world and have influenced every aspect of human history.
The height of this ancient exploration may have occurred during the reign of Akhenaton and Nefertiti. They created a religion which supplanted all gods in favor of worship of a divine light, known as Aton. The Aton was not to be considered a god. Rather, this light was the divine wisdom and power which all gods possessed and could be transmitted on to human beings. There are many relief carvings depicting this transference of the holy light and the resulting ascension.
Could it be that the Aton and its mystical powers is the origin of such terms as enlightenment and illumination when referencing ascension? If so, it is easy to see how sacred practices which originated in ancient Egypt, such as alchemy and sacred geometry, are significant pieces of the ascension puzzle.
Beyond Egypt
Outside of Egypt, and in another time, we find others taking a different road to achieve ascended states of being. Two such ascended masters, who are noted for transferring the great light of ascension, are Jesus and Buddha. Each one of them took entirely different roads to achieve their status. However, both are accredited with miraculous workings and teaching that have many concepts in common. Despite the uniqueness of their journeys, esoteric explorations into the details of their ascensions show many striking similarities with that of the ancient Egyptians.
Whether or not the work of these ascended beings can be traced back to ancient Egypt, or much further into the past, does not matter. What we gain from their stories, and that of Akhenaton, is that the path of ascension is not only ancient, but one that is unique to the individual. Each one of us bears an innate quality that can be cultivated to propel consciousness into a realm exclusive only to the divine.
Modern Mystery Schools
Today, we can examine the secrets kept by the mystery schools and esoteric orders. Though their words and symbolism may vary, the destination of their work is the same. They all offer a different route of enlightenment that has been tested and validated. Unfortunately, the truth behind these secrets has been hidden away for so long that only a handful of people know the wisdom they hold. Thus, we must look to the ancients and study their ways if we want to offer ourselves a solid platform by which we can decode these hidden secrets and begin the great work.
Now is the time to begin your studies in order to find your own unique keys to ascension and take your place amongst these ancient masters.
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Karmic Numbers: What Your Birthday Reveals About Past Lives
The day you were born says a lot about who you are and where you’re going in this life. In numerology, your birthday can also reveal insights into your past life by date of birth and the lessons you still carry forward. Pythagoras believed that every number carries energy, and the combined vibrations of the numbers in your life shape who you were, are, and will become.
The numbers in your birth date reveal hidden clues to lessons missed in past lives. In numerology, it is believed that our souls are core, but our bodies reincarnate many times in order to further evolve. With each life, new experiences bring growth, but mistakes and past actions also leave behind imbalances.
Along the way, we make mistakes and abuse our natural gifts. Using your birth date, we’re able to identify whether your numerology chart contains one of four important Karmic Numbers. The numbers 13, 14, 16, and 19 are Karmic Debt Numbers, which indicate areas of your past lives that may still need attention. Understanding these past mistakes allows you to balance and heal the karma in your present life.
How to Calculate Your Karma Numbers
There are four Karmic Debt Numbers: 13, 14, 16, and 19. Each one highlights a specific life lesson connected to past actions. To find your Karmic Number, look at three key areas in your numerology chart:
Past Life by Day of Birth
If you were born on the 13th, 14th, 16th, or 19th, then this is your karmic number. This suggests your birthday carries imbalances from previous lives that may still influence you today.
Being born on a karmic date suggests you entered this lifetime with specific challenges to work through. Each number carries a slightly different meaning:
- 13/4 – linked to discipline and responsibility, this number asks you to overcome procrastination or lack of focus.
- 14/5 – tied to freedom and balance, it challenges you to avoid overindulgence or misuse of personal power.
- 16/7 – connected to relationships and humility, this number teaches acceptance and warns against arrogance or over-dependence.
- 19/1 – about independence and personal strength, it highlights the need to overcome selfishness or misuse of authority.
Personality Number
Your personality number signifies the energy that you project to the outside world, as well as how others are most likely to interpret it. This is not your true self, but an indicator of what you allow to be seen at the beginning of a relationship. There are multiple ways to find your personality number; however, we choose to focus on adding your day of birth to your birth month. For example:
To calculate this number, add your day of birth to your birth month. For example:
- Birthday: May 5
- Calculation: 5+5=10=1+0=1
If your personality number is found by one of the following ways, then this is your Karmic Debt Number:
- 4 (13=1+3=4)
- 5 (14=1+4=5)
- 7 (16=1+6=7)
- 1 (19=1+9=10=1+0=1)
Life Path Number
Your life path number represents your true self and direction in life. It is one of the most important core numbers in numerology. To calculate it, add all the digits of your full birthday together until you reach a single digit or one of the master numbers (11, 22, 33).
Example: If your birthday is April 4, 1955, then:
- Day: 4
- Month: April is the fourth month = 4
- Year: 1955 = 1+9+5+5 = 20 = 2+0 = 2
Therefore:
- 4+4+2 = 10 = 1+0 = 1
The Life Path Number here is 1. If your Life Path reduces to a double-digit number that matches 13, 14, 16, or 19 before being broken down to a single-digit number, you have a karmic debt. For example, 16/7 shows the number 16 first, then reduces to 7.
Karmic debt numbers can also appear in other core numbers within a numerology chart, but the Day of Birth, Personality Number, and Life Path Number are the most common places to find them.
