The Number 12: Properties and Meanings

Prime Factors of 12=2x2x3.

12=3+4+5.

12 is an Abundant Number.

12 is a Pentagonal Number.

12 is a Centered 11-gonal Number.

12 can be Partitioned in 77 ways.

12 can be Partitioned 7 times with each term no larger than 2.

12 can be Partitioned 19 times with each term no larger than 3.

12 can be Partitioned 34 times with each term no larger than 4.

12 can be Partitioned 47 times with each term no larger than 5.

12 can be Partitioned 58 times with each term no larger than 6.

12 can be Partitioned 65 times with each term no larger than 7.

12 can be Partitioned 70 times with each term no larger than 8.

12 can be Partitioned 73 times with each term no larger than 9.

12 can be Partitioned 75 times with each term no larger than 10.

12 can be Partitioned 76 times with each term no larger than 11.



12 is the total number of parts in all Partitions of 4.

The number of equivalent hyperspheres in 3 dimensions which can touch an equivalent hypersphere without any intersections=12.(Kissing Number)

The Cube is a Platonic Solid with 12 Edges.

The Dodecahedron is a Platonic Solid with 12 Faces.

The Icosahedron is a Platonic Solid with 12 Vertices.

A Truncated Tetrahedron is an Archimedean Solid with 12 Vertices.

A Cuboctahedron is an Archimedean Solid with 12 Vertices.

The Chemical Element Magnesium has an atomic number of 12.

The 12 Star signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagitarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

The 12 simple letters of the Hebrew Alphabet.

In Humans: the Heart Chakra (Anahata) has 12 petals. The petals may correspond with 12 vrittis: lustfulness, fraudulence, indecision, repentance, hope, anxiety, longing, impartiality, arrogance, incompetency, discrimination and defiance.

The 12 permutations of the Tetragrammaton, the 4 fold name of God.

The twelve 'nidanas' or links of pratitya sammutpada or dependant co-arising.

The twelve oxen on the porch of Solomon’s temple.

The twelve stars surrounding the Virgin’s head in Rev. 12:1.

12 Virtues focused on by William Alan Shirley: Faith, Discipline, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Patience, Courage , Forgiveness, Gratitude, Humility, Perseverance, Generosity.

Film: 12 Angry Men.

Film: Twelve Monkeys.

Film: The Dirty Dozen.

The Year 12 AD

In the year 12 AD the last Etruscan inscription was carved.

In the year 12 AD Caligula was born.