When most of us think of Black Friday we think after Thanksgiving shopping sales and deals. But there is another meaning of Black Friday, which is an alternate name for Friday the 13th. The mere mention of this day can cause some people to go into hysterics or a panic attack. There are buildings that have skipped the number of their floors and in the elevator to avoid giving the building a bad vibe. And airports like to skip this as a gate number too.

As a psychotherapist there is are actual phobias of the number and the day called triskaidekaphobia (the fear of the number 13) or paraskevidekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia (the fear of Friday the 13th), No BS! The numbers are quite high for people who have some version of this fear in the US – close to 85%.

But what if we’ve got it wrong and there is a powerful energy that we can tap into or celebrate to change the outcome? In today’s post I’m going to focus on the bright spots of the numerology of 13, the day of Friday the 13th and then focus on how we can heal each day of the week through color therapy.

The Number 13

Since the middle age 13 has been labeled unlucky and its mostly by association. Due to their being 13 people at the Last Supper the majority of the Western world just don’t f*ck with this number!

Yet, Italy is a place where 13 is a lucky number tied to the Goddess Fortuna (one of my favorites) who rules fortune, favor and fertility. Instead they fear the number 17 due to the fact that it’s roman numerals spell out “vixi,” the Latin phrase for “I have lived,” which seems like a call for death.

Some believe that this is also the root of the Death card being numbered 13 in the Tarot. But as a long-time intuitive card reader, I welcome this card because every death is a rebirth and a call to transform.

I have never personally read for a person where this card has meant the death of a person in the physical world in over 20 years of doing this work. Yet I have seen powerful changes in life that bring about a metamorphosis, new energies and beginnings.

This reminds us that context is everything and that ours here in the US may be a bit morbid and anxiety provoking for nothing.

Friday the 13th

The number 13 already had a bad rap and then you add in that Friday was the day of the crucifixion and it’s no wonder there are phobias named after the number and this day. The part of me that likes to fight for the underdog feels bad for how parts of world sees all things 13. But the rationalist in me knows that two negatives can make a positive, so why can’t that be applied to this day?

Despite all the superstition and fears around this day, including the fact that life will be unlucky, there are a number of beloved actors and musicians that graced the world with their presence on Friday the 13th . The list below is of 13 people across a wide age range!

Steve Buscemi ☆ Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen ☆ Kat Dennings ☆ Julia Louis-Dreyfus ☆Darius Rucker ☆ Christopher Plummer ☆ Frances Conroy ☆ Max Weinberg ☆ Kate Walsh ☆ Nate Silver ☆ Tony Dow ☆ Didi Conn ☆ Peter Tork

Numerology of 13

The number 13 has the essence of the number 4 representing pragmatism, focus and foundations. When you work with this number it can aid in the creation of securing the bag, creating foundations and structure for your next steps.

There are schools of thought that indicate 13 as a Karmic Debt number indicating that there will be challenges to overcome. But other schools of thought show the numbers energy expresses through practical creation of things in the physical world.

Especially when thinking about 13 as a life path(birth date) or destiny(name) number, it’s expression supports going after goals and making things happen.

- 13 as a life path means the events and circumstances of life will focus on security and manifesting in the future.

- 13 as a destiny number shows up as personal vibration essence of focus & pragmatism with a gift of grace in social situations.

The essentials of the number 13’s vibration brings the energy of:

Focus
Pragmatism
Building a secure foundation
Independence
Creative self-expression

We have a choice about the energy field that we want to tap into around this day. It can total change our experience to look at the bright side of things as it works with the energy of Universal Law.

Which leads me to suggest that you learn more about the influences of each of the days of the week, in addition to this infamous day to take advantage of the knowledge that is out there and use it to your benefit.

The Healing Energy of The Days of The Week

Each day of the week has different vibrations and energies. These include herbal, color, symbolic, and planetary energies. These are the tools of the Light Worker, the Mystic, the Psychic, and the soul who continually seeks more knowledge.

Sunday is a great day for working on confidence and gaining insight. Sunday is, of course, ruled by the Sun and its color is Yellow 🟡. The herbs used are Cinnamon and Clove. Work on the Solar Plexus chakra here.

Monday is for purification and repelling negativity. Monday is governed by the Moon and Cancer and its color is Violet 🟣 and Blue 🔵. Herbs to be used are Eucalyptus and Jasmine. Work on the Throat chakra here.

Tuesday is a day of personal power. Tuesday is ruled by Mars and Scorpio and its color is Red 🔴. The herbs used are Peppermint, Ginger, and Cedar. This day is for working on the Root chakra.

Wednesday is the day we build on our energy. Wednesday is governed by Mercury and Virgo and its color is Orange 🟠. Herbs you can use include Lemon oil and Lavender. Work on the Sacral chakra.

Thursday is the day of expansion. Thursday is ruled by Jupiter and Sagittarius and its many colors are Purple 🟣, Indigo, and Blue🔵. Herbs to help on this day are Nutmeg, Sandalwood, and Lime. Work on the Crown, Brow, and Throat chakras.

Friday is the day of love. Friday is governed by Venus and Taurus and its color is Green 🟢. Herbs to use on this day are Thyme, Sage, and Strawberry. Work on the Heart chakra.

Saturday is a day of transformation and a day that absorbs negativity. Saturday is ruled by Saturn and Capricorn and its color is Brown 🟤. Patchouli is the only recommended herb to use. Work on all chakras as Saturday is the day that will absorb all the bad stuff.