Deeper symbolism and hidden meanings in the books

[Lush]

I agree, Lush, but I don't think that an interpretation of numerology in LotR is exactly "interpreting what it means to you".

Did I write that? Nope, sure didn't. Although if one really is hung up on numerology, I don't see how it wouldn't. Everybody needs a hobby, right? Better numerology than, say, heroin.

Besides that, however, I think the point about the Istari being like the fingers on the hand of the Valar is a neat deduction. Well done there.