The Power of Numerology: Understanding Numbers and Their Mystical Meanings
Numerology is the age-old study of numbers according to numerical principles established by the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, the Kabala (the ancient mystical tradition of Judaism), and Tarot. It attributes a number to each letter so that both words and numbers can be studied for their mystical meaning. In numerological divination, all numbers are reduced to a number between 1 and 9, and each number is associated with a letter of the alphabet. Any number larger than 9 can be reduced to a single digit by adding the digits together; for example, 821 becomes 8 + 2 + 1 = 11, and then 1 + 1 = 2. The qualities of 821 are therefore symbolically equivalent to the number 2.
Numerology and Personal Insight
Using the single digit as a guide, patterns of different dates and a person’s name can be analyzed to define character and predict the future. Holy books such as the Bible are filled with numerological references. When the numerological equivalents of a person’s name and birth date are added together, the resulting numbers are believed to reveal a great deal about a person’s character, skills, and destiny. Numerology is sometimes applied to dreams for divinatory purposes as well.
Numerological Associations
In numerology, all numbers correspond to the letters of the alphabet as follows:
- 1 = A, J, S
- 2 = B, K, T
- 3 = C, L, U
- 4 = D, M, V
- 5 = E, N, W
- 6 = F, O, X
- 7 = G, P, Y
- 8 = H, Q, Z
- 9 = I, R
Human Qualities Associated with Each Number
- 1: Independent, creative, ambitious, extrovert, innovator
Downside: Can be selfish and have tunnel vision - 2: Sensitive, domestic, imaginative, musical, attractive
Downside: Can be timid and gullible - 3: Scientific, powerful, seeker of knowledge, multitalented, communicator
Downside: Can be superficial and hedonistic - 4: Practical, stable, dependable, honest, trustworthy, homemaker
Downside: Can be stubborn and overly serious - 5: Energetic, sensual, daring, experienced
Downside: Can find it hard to commit - 6: Perfection seeker, creative, compassionate, calm
Downside: Can be super-sensitive and overemotional - 7: Intellectual, philosophical, imaginative (psychic)
Downside: Can be impractical, secretive and unapproachable - 8: Materially successful, just, trustful, businesslike
Downside: Can be opinionated, impatient and intolerant - 9: Spiritual, humanitarian, healer, free
Downside: Can be self-serving, possessive and volatile
Numerology's Balance of Power and Challenges
Numerologists believe no number is better or worse than another. Each number has incredible power potential, along with a downside. The downside simply suggests challenges associated with a particular number, and overcoming these challenges can turn them into a source of great strength.
See Also: Letters, Communication.
[1]To dream of numerology represents your quest to know yourself and others. Consider the numbers that show up in this dream and your personal association with it.
See Also: Number.
[2]See Also: Numbers.
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