What Is the Origin of Cloud 9?
Associated with feelings of euphoria, being on cloud nine is an accepted way of expressing happiness. By combining the symbolic meaning of clouds with the mysticism of numerology, this phrase has entered popular culture.
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Clouds
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Clouds are for higher beings. The Tarot Teachings website suggests that clouds symbolize revelation or epiphany. Clouds are used in picture form to represent the human spirit when it finds a solution and reaches enlightenment. Angels are depicted floating on clouds in a euphoric state. Clouds represent the claim that mankind is capable of such joy.
Number Nine
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Number representing attainment. According to Whats-Your-Sign.com, the spiritual meaning of the number nine is attainment, accomplishment and satisfaction. Nine is also connected with the intellect and inventiveness. Coupled with the symbolism of clouds, the number nine has combined to become a popular way of expressing great pleasure.
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Not Always Nine
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Seventh heaven or cloud nine? During the 20th century, cloud nine became an accepted term for a state of happiness. It has not always been the number nine that has been associated with happiness. As recently as 1960, the "Dictionary of American Slang" defined cloud seven as "completely happy."
Cloud Eight
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Other states were previously associated with clouds and numbers. In 1935, Albin Pollock's directory of slang, "The Underworld Speaks," defined cloud eight as "befuddled on account of drinking too much liquor."
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References
- Photo Credit Cloud image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.com Angeles image by Rodhas from Fotolia.com the button nine blue neon. (with clipping path) image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.com happiness jump image by Galyna Andrushko from Fotolia.com
