Tibetan Kalachakra Numerology
Origin: Tibetan Buddhism · Era: c. 1027 CE
From the Kalachakra tantra tradition. Combines the Parkha (trigrams), Mewa (magic square), and Luchak (natal element) into a holistic birth chart.
From the Kalachakra tantra tradition. Combines the Parkha (trigrams), Mewa (magic square), and Luchak (natal element) into a holistic birth chart.
The Kalachakra ("Wheel of Time") tantra is one of the most complex texts in Tibetan Buddhism. Its numerological system combines three frameworks: the eight Parkha (trigrams from I Ching), nine Mewa (colors/numbers cycling through 60- and 180-year periods), and the Luchak system that determines the natal element from the birth year. Together they create a comprehensive picture of spiritual constitution, karmic tendencies, and optimal timing.
- Parkha
- Mewa
- Luchak
- Annual Mewa
What is Kalachakra numerology?
Derived from the Kalachakra tantra, it combines eight Parkha trigrams, nine Mewa (cycling colors/numbers), and the Luchak natal element system.
How do the nine Mewa work?
A cycle of 1-9, each associated with a color and element. A person's birth Mewa reveals karmic tendencies and optimal timing. The cycle repeats every 9 years.
What are Parkha?
Eight trigrams of three lines each representing fundamental forces. A person's birth Parkha depends on birth year and gender.