Each number, each piece considered in sequence, represents a phase, particular ideas, and an intuitive feeling of a moment within the cycle. One is the beginning, nine — the end. Two relates to the awareness of others, three — to creation. Four represents work and a stable foundation, growing slowly but reliably like a tree. Five stands in the middle, looking almost jealously toward both the beginning and the end, seeking freedom. Six is the first number capable of building with mature awareness, as it is also the beginning of the second half. Seven realizes the value of awareness itself. Eight is connected to matter, power, and endurance. Finally, nine can look back at all of this, understanding the character of each step along the path. Each number can be seen from different perspectives and can take on different forms. For example, three carries lightness and creativity — yet at the same time, it feels like something imbalanced, when forced to divide between two people. Similarly, although number one is ready to initiate the entire sequence, behind this bravura there is always a need to stand firmly on one’s own ground – as one.