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Numerology
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Numerology is the system
in which there is a relationship between numbers and humans
(or other living things) and objects. It is often associated
with other mystical practices such as astrology psychic phenomenon,
and tarot readings. By reducing a name or date to one number,
it can give you more insight into a person’s personality
(if a name is reduced) or an event (if a date is used). There
are even some astrologers who use numerology, believing that
the numbers 0 through 9 are ruled by the 10 celestial bodies.
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Many historians believe that in ancient
times, numerology was considered a part of higher mathematics.
It is believed that Pythagoras taught numerology to his followers,
which would mean that numerology dates back thousands of years.
In addition, the Jewish Kabbalah, Indian Vedas, Chinese Circle
of the Dead, and Egyptian Book of the Master of the Secret House
all have records that indicate that numerology was used in ancient
times.
Numerology, often being associated with
the occult, has been in and out of favour with society for years.
It did experience a rebirth in the early twentieth century when
L. Dow Balliett published a series of books on numerology between
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Those that practice numerology
are often referred to as numerologists. They apply definitions
to numbers and use those in combination with each other to find
meaning in a name or date. There are variations among numerologists
and even between different cultures, but common examples of
number definitions are: 0 (everything and nothing), 1 (individual,
aggressor, yang) 2 (balance, union, yin), 3 (communication/contact),
4 (creation), 5 (action), 6 (reaction, responsibility), 7 (thought,
consciousness), 8 (power, sacrifice), 9 (completion), and 10
(rebirth).
The Chinese have a different set of definitions
for the numbers and there are number combinations that are considered
luckier than others. For example, the number 4 is often seen
as unlucky as the pronunciation for the number 4 in Chinese
is similar to the word used for “death.” The number
8 is defined as sudden fortune and prosperity, so it is considered
lucky. The combination of 168 is considered lucky because the
definitions for those numbers are sure (1), easy (6), and sudden
fortune (8). Many Chinese businesses feel they will be a success
if their phone numbers start with this lucky combination.
Numerologists often use digit summing
in their practice. This is where they reduce a number or word
to a single digit. For example, a birth date of 11/03/1973 would
be reduced to 1+1+0+3+1+9+7+3=25 and 2+5=7. A word might be
reduced by associated each letter with the corresponding number
(A=1, B=2, C=3, etc), so “thanks” is reduced to
20+8+1+14+11+19=73, 7+3=10 and 1+0 is reduced to 1.
As different cultures use different definitions,
they also use different means of calculation. The methods vary
between Chaldean, Pythagorean, Hebraic, the Helyn Hitchcock’s
method, Phonetic, Japanese and Italian.
While some religions shun numerology as an occult science, there
are references to numbers in the Bible. There is the Number
of the Beast, associated with the anti-Christ in the Book of
Revelation. This number is believed to be 666, but it is not
certain as 616 and 665 appear in some older text sources. Many
religions such as Judaism and Christianity associate the number
1 with God. For Christians, the number three is often associated
with the Trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Numerology is yet another way to help
us understand ourselves, others and events that happen. It may
help you gain a better understanding of relationships, learn
how to deal with difficult personality traits your partner may
possess, or even teach you how to be a better person. |
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