Number 9 Stories
It’s no coincidence that many major brands choose September 9th (09/09) for new product launches. Even though Apple is famously non-superstitious, they seized the unique “Triple Nine” date (09/09/09) to introduce a new iPod.
The launch of the Ford 999 not only helped Henry Ford set a new racing record in 1904 but also rapidly established the Ford brand across the United States.
At around the same time, Focus Features released an animated film titled “9,” celebrating the intriguing number 9. In Feng Shui, number 9 is considered the luckiest as it symbolizes completeness and perfection in the universe.
When you multiply 9 by any number, the sum of the digits of the result always returns to 9: for example, 9 x 3 = 27, and 2 + 7 equals 9; or 9 x 9 = 81, and 8 + 1 equals 9! This is perhaps why people believe that the number 9 is associated with eternity, strength, and perfect balance.
There are many fascinating stories about high-end products linked to the number 9 that investors and businesspeople often reference. The Ford 999’s launch not only helped Henry Ford set a new racing record but also established Ford as a widely recognized brand in the U.S.
Similarly, this year, a renowned Glen Ord single malt distillery released 999 bottles of a special 35-year-old edition. Two of these bottles were sold for 263 million VND at an auction to raise funds for a clean water project in Ninh Thuận.
Number 6 and Its Lucky Messages
Not only number 9, but number 6, with its similar shape, is also considered lucky in numerological Feng Shui. The world’s most expensive phone number, featuring seven 6s, made headlines in Qatar: a local resident paid $2.75 million for this unique number.
This story startled even Hong Kong’s wealthy elite, as the most expensive phone number auctioned there, consisting of eight 8s, only reached $486,000. According to Chinese belief, number 6 symbolizes smooth progress, and in Arabic, it signifies God.
The concept of lucky number 6 has persisted for thousands of years, suggesting a cultural and spiritual influence that makes this number genuinely lucky. The Apple-1 computer, the first product sold by Apple Computer for $666.66, is a prime example.
Apple-1 was one of 200 units hand-built by Steve Wozniak (Apple’s co-founder), marking the beginning of Apple’s remarkable journey.
Feng Shui is a science recognized since ancient China and is studied in universities today. It not only reminds us to create a balanced life among all things but also serves as a valuable tool for those interested in understanding and applying it scientifically.
Numerological Feng Shui is part of basic Feng Shui, but applying it to business and marketing remains a complex challenge for enthusiasts of this field.