A Kabbalistic Synopsis

People are often confused by Richard�s behavior, as he is something of a contradiction. On the one hand, he is a jolly fellow who loves nothing better than to sit down with a drink and watch his favorite comedy in television. This element of his personality is shown by the existence of two Rs in his name. R being Resh in Hebrew, meaning, �sun� and indicating a jovial outlook on life. At the same time, Richard is quite a solitary man who often takes off by himself to think about life and the universe. Many people assume wrongly that such a philosophical person must have a melancholy personality; in fact, most of Richard�s musings are of an extremely cheerful nature. The reclusive aspect of this name is hinted at by the fact that the value of Richard reduces to nine, which is the number of the Hermit card in the tarot.

The Runic Interpretation

Richard can be a complainer, but he�s so lovable that friends overlook his pickings and try their best to comfort him. He�s just a sensitive romantic, and the vicissitudes of modern-life wear him down at times. The Hagalaz rune of disruption is responsible for Richard�s intolerance. Isa, the rune of standstill, counsels rest and moderation, which will help keep Richard from getting cranky. Richard�s intuition is good, and he can move up to a better lifestyle, as signified by the Ansuz and Dagaz runes for signals and breakthrough. Richard will bask in the changes he has created and find pleasure in his new life; the Sowelu rune of wholeness assures this. Richard is also blessed with the powers of the four elements in his name.

The Numerological Interpretation

Complexity of character, an introspective nature, and a need to express beauty are all characteristics contained in this name. Richard is a richly-endowed individual, a person filled with intellectual possibilities and an abundance of creative potential. Much of his success depends on his ability to synthesize, to put all of his parts together and integrate the varied facets of himself into a potential whole. The consonant value of six in Richard�s name can be most helpful in this respect. It is the number that gives balance, harmony, and the love of a well-designed life.

Principal colors: The full spectrum of yellow, green and gold hues.

Gemstones and Precious Metals: Moonstones, pearls and cats-eye.

Botanicals: Elder, juniper, hops.