Number 5

Number 5 sits at the centre of the series from 1 to 9 and is linked to the five senses: it is the number of movement, freedom and direct experience. In numerology it symbolises curiosity, adaptability, travel and change. As a Life Path Number it describes someone who learns by living different things and needs room to choose, with the challenge of committing without feeling trapped. Its shadow is scattering, impulsiveness and excess. In tarot it corresponds to The Hierophant, who reminds the 5 of the value of a framework and a teacher.