Number 8
Power, abundance, and karmic balance
Definition:
The number 8 symbolizes strength, success, material mastery, and the principle of cosmic balance and justice. It bridges the spiritual and material realms, representing manifestation through discipline, responsibility, and integrity. The number 8 is often associated with karmic law—the cycle of cause and effect—and the ethical use of power.
Its shape resembles the infinity symbol (∞), pointing to the cyclical nature of life, energy, and time. Spiritually, it signifies the path of mastering the material world without being dominated by it.
In numerology, the number 8 represents:
Power, leadership, and ambition
Success, financial abundance, organization
Responsibility, authority, and karmic justice
People with a Life Path Number 8 tend to be:
Confident, goal-oriented, strategic
Hardworking, determined, and capable of great achievement
Sometimes challenged by control issues, material attachment, or work-life imbalance
Tradition / System | Interpretation |
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Kabbalah | Hod (8th Sephirah) – intellectual clarity, structure, and integrity |
Occult Symbolism | Eight-pointed star – cosmic order, power, and balance |
Tarot | Justice (VIII) or Strength (depending on deck) – moral force and inner mastery |
Chinese Culture | 8 is a lucky number – associated with prosperity and success |
Buddhism | Noble Eightfold Path – the ethical road to enlightenment |
Focus, drive, and resilience
Leadership and business acumen
Ability to manifest and manage resources
Karmic awareness and strong sense of justice
Power struggles, control tendencies
Emotional detachment or rigidity
Overemphasis on material gain
Conflicts with authority or moral dilemmas
Symbolic Forms:
Infinity symbol (∞), double circles, balance scales, eight-pointed star, sword
Associated archetypes: The Judge, The Executive, The Manifestor, Saturn energy
Related Terms:
Power, Karma, Justice, Authority, Abundance, Manifestation, Discipline, Life Path 8, Material Success, Responsibility, Integrity, Cosmic Law