What’s the 369 manifestation method everyone is gatekeeping?

Balance explores all things manifesting, from its illustrious history in metaphysical practices to its modern-day meaning through the pseudoscientific realms of TikTok and Nikola Tesla.

Across TikTok, users appear to be discussing the 369 manifestation technique. But no one is talking about what it actually is. An influx of money, a step-up in your career, or a desired person to come into or re-enter your life. Supposedly, this is all possible by believing in a set of numerical laws and rules, and users stand by it. They also say futurist Nikola Tesla came up with the premise, and it worked for him. But can we actually level up simply by just believing? How do all these ideas coincide? And why do people turn to manifestation in times of need? 

So we want to strip it all back, talk about what manifestation entails, who may dabble in the arts of attraction, and more importantly, why you may feel the need to do this. 

What is manifesting, and why is it so popular? 

Manifestation, and the blossoming culture that now surrounds it, is based on the belief that what you think can become a reality. Sounds a little woo, right? But manifesting has a long – and admittedly, strange – history. It became popular by the late 19th century, encouraged by the New Thought Movement, which was a metaphysical movement emphasising the power of positive thinking and spiritual awareness. It encompasses the idea that the human mind is not an observer but an active force in the universe to influence both spiritual and material realms. It initially became known to help aid those in poverty and suffering illnesses, infiltrating economic theory and class systems in the process. 

It then gained a more modern mode of attention in 2006, when writer Rhonda Byrne released ‘The Secret’. This book, which you have probably heard of, was endorsed by a multitude of public figures, including the likes of Oprah Winfrey, and sold millions of copies during its release. It was based on the law of attraction (what you believe can change your life directly), and lauded sequels of ‘The Power’, ‘The Magic’ and more. 

More recently, however, with the magical powers of the internet and information overload, Gen Z has resurrected the practice on platforms like TikTok. In a way, both help us reach our goals through manifestation and open up the gates to a whole world in which we are never satisfied with our present being if we are not thinking of what we can achieve next. 

So, what is the 369 manifestation method? 

This method is based on the belief that if you are intentional with your actions, you can harness the ‘power’ of the numbers 3, 6, and 9 to bring hopes and desires into your life. It has been made popular on TikTok as a strong method of manifestation, focusing on the techniques of visualisation and confronting your emotions associated with your goal. 

It’s sort of like manifestation meets numerology, which is where the ‘369’ comes into play. Numerology is the belief that there is a divine relationship between a number and events happening in everyday. For example, when applied to a name, it can be used as an onomancy, which involves predicting the future by ascribing numbers to these letters. In the Middle Ages, onomancy was a form of divination and was seen to be popular via surviving manuscripts. 

When numerology meets manifestation, like in the 369 method, for example, it sees individuals focus on their intentions and desires by using the significance of the chosen numbers. 

How do I do the 369 method? 

It’s pretty simple! You have to write down your desired affirmation, which can be anything from money to love, career to happiness. Then, you jot down this affirmation three times in the morning, six times in the afternoon, and nine times at night, all whilst visualising the desired outcome and strongly focusing on the feeling of being grateful for what you are going to have.  

What does Nikola Tesla have to do with it? 

The engineer, futurist, and inventor known for his groundbreaking contributions to modern technology was supposedly a big fan of the numbers 3, 6, and 9. He believed they held a spiritual significance and were connected to the universe. The broader theory is that of the cosmos as a manifestation of these numbers. However, though a lot of TikTok users like to use his name as a clickbait title, this one for Tesla is less of a scientific theory but rather a collection of ideas based on his own beliefs. And there is no proof that he did the 3,6,9 method either – this seems to be a TikTok iteration of numerology!]

Why would I start manifesting? Why do others manifest? 

A multitude of reasons can appear when someone, including yourself, starts manifesting. There are a lot of manifestation haters out there who simply don’t believe the time input is worth it or that the thought process can really change reality, who can make the whole thing feel like a tedious exercise. 

However, whilst those individuals are entitled to their opinions, manifestation can help people in so many ways. For example, this can be a method to regain a sense of control and agency in your life. By introducing these positive thoughts into your life, you are reinforcing the desired change and manifesting a form of self-exploration in the process. This can help you lay out your values and see more clearly what you want to work towards.

Especially recently, for Gen Z who face the issues of the cost of living, the post-pandemic world, and isolation issues, for example, it can be a comfort tool to focus on your intentions and beliefs rather than what we cannot control in this unpredictable world. By consciously redirecting your thoughts and emotions to a positive space, you can reinforce positive neural pathways and overcome negative beliefs about yourself. Because after all, they could have been the things holding you back! 

So perhaps you’re still dubious, or don’t believe that Tesla loved his manifesting? Even with the 369 manifestation method, we can safely say that the encouragement of positive thinking is not a bad thing to be circulating the digital realms at the moment – even if the whole premise seems a little too farfetched. I guess we will never know unless we try it for ourselves…