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Origin:
old norse
Name Root:
SELBY
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The name and surname derived from “Selby,” a town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. The town’s origins date from establishing a Viking settlement on the banks of the River Ouse. The place is a native of a Viking colony; therefore, it seems to be of Norse origin. The name was popularized as a feminine name by the main character in the movie “The Woman in Red” (1935). It was later reinforced by the movie “Steel Magnolias” (1989), in which Julia Roberts played a character by this name. In Great Britain, 1.640 people share the surname Shelby according to our estimation. Surname Shelby is the 5.112nd most common in Great Britain. More than 5% of people whose name is Shelby live in Angus county. Shelby, in this case, is the 66th surname.

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Numerological Values: #9

A number 9 person is humane and selfless. Compassion, tolerance, idealism and sensitivity are the hallmarks of number 9. Number 9 individuals often give unselfishly to others.

Chakra Number: #9
Chakra "Pineal Gland"

The Pineal Gland is about the size of a pea, and is in the center of the brain in a tiny cave behind and above the pituitary gland which lies a little behind the root of the nose. It is located directly behind the eyes, attached to the third ventricle. This chakra is also known as the upper dan tien. The ninth chakra is an interesting chakra in that it is in this chakra that all the Christ abilities lie dormant, waiting to be released and used in the outer and inner worlds. The shift in focus at this time is toward that Christ energy and the accompanying abilities that go along with it. Hence, a great deal of work and energy is now being sent into physical reality to help the individual open up and expand this energy center.

Color meaning: Gold

It is no surprise that gold symbolizes wealth used wisely, but it is also the symbol of good health. People who favor the color gold are optimistic. The Tibetan Buddhist believes in 5 sacred stones: the crystal for light, turquoise for infinity of sea and sky, coral for life and form, gold for the golden ray of the sun, silver for the light of the moon. Gold is intimately linked with Divinity and those gods associated with the Sun. It symbolizes wealth and success.

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