Meaning and Significance of Number 12

Number 12 is the largest even number that can be expressed as the sum of two prime numbers. Being a summation of two prime numbers, number 12 is believed to be the number of strength, conviction, absoluteness and finality. This gives importance to the meaning of number 12.

Significance of Number 12

Of all the numbers, 12 is attached with beliefs of mystery and authority. Giving more substance to the belief of the number being authoritative, jury is usually made of 12 judges. Even the human heart chakras are 12 in number. While 12 noon is the descent of the Sun, 12 midnight is the ascent marking the turn of events as well. 2012 is attached with a transformation of the world as per the Mayan calendar.

Number 12 as the Birthday

People born on the 12th of any month possess an artistic bent, which manifests in everything they do – be it cooking, communication or any other endeavor. Their quick-witted personality makes them mass entertainers who radiate vitality. Also, they are friendly and very emotional. People born under the influence of number 12 can be excellent salespersons, or people of authority.  Some famous people born on the 12th are:

• Julius Caesar
• Abraham Lincoln
• Edmund Burke
• Charles Darwin
• George Bush
• Pete Sampras
• Hugh Jackman

Number 12 in Religions

• Christianity:  The significance of the number 12 in the Bible is reflected by 12 Apostles. Apsrt from that, there are 12 Fruits of the Spirit, 12 gates and foundation stones of the Holy City and 12 days of Christmas.
• Judaism: There are 12 letters of the Hebrew Alphabet. A girl, in Judaism, becomes mature at the age of 12. There were  Twelve tribes of Israel and 12 oxen of Solomon’s temple.
• Islam: Prophet Muhammad was succeeded by 12 Imams.

Even the star signs are divided in 12 sun signs and as per Semitic beliefs there are 12 days of duel between Chaos and Cosmos.