{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 18: Sacred Geometry 101 -The Number 8 and the Octagon","description":"Here are a few links about the number 8 and its significance \/ meaning.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/number-symbolism\/7 https:\/\/eyeofra.blog\/2018\/12\/02\/sacred-geometry-numbers-101\/ &amp;nbsp; GENERAL THEMES Eternity - perfection \/ balance Wealth Reaching towards the Divine &amp;nbsp; https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rub_el_Hizb https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Star_of_Ishtar &amp;nbsp; Lucky Number 8: The Symbol of Prosperity In Chinese culture, the number 8 is regarded as one of the luckiest numbers. This belief is deeply rooted in linguistic and cultural factors:  Pronunciation: The number 8 is pronounced as \u201cba\u201d in Mandarin, which sounds similar to the word for wealth or prosperity, \u201c\u53d1\u201d (fa). This phonetic similarity has led to the strong association of 8 with financial success and good fortune. Cultural Symbolism: The belief in the luckiness of 8 is also tied to historical and cultural significance. In ancient China, the number 8 was associated with the Emperor and the ruling class, making it a symbol of power and authority. Balance and Harmony: In terms of its shape, the number 8 is balanced and symmetrical, representing harmony and balance. This association extends to the idea of a balanced and prosperous life.  https:\/\/www.travelchinaguide.com\/intro\/lucky-number8.htm https:\/\/christbythesea.net\/news\/the-eighth-day &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"4D Design","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/494413","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/31371422\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/172215882"}