Introduction To Numerology

Considered to be one of the divinatory arts, Numerology is the mystical relationship between numbers and one’s life. Numerologists believe that numbers can help you uncover a lot of information about the world and about an individual so that you can understand facts more clearly.

According to the numerologists, the Universe is made up of basic elements, which are numbers. Finding meaning in numbers helps us to understand our personality better and helps us discover insights into the purpose of our life. Each number is supposed to have a unique vibration, which gives it certain properties. Every human behaves in a certain manner because of the numbers he is linked with.

The divination that is associated with the number of letters in names is many times labeled as ‘

When did numerology first come into existence?

It is believed that Pythagoras introduced the concept of numerology to his followers when he first discovered the mystic value in the numbers. Apart from relating numbers to math, he also related numbers to intuition and mysticism.v

After the death of Pythagoras, the modern numerologists incorporated his principles and came up with new concepts which are what today’s numerology is all about.

According to today’s numerologists, not only do the numbers have a specific vibration, but also the foods, objects, and colors around us. In order to live a harmonious and productive life, one should be in tune with the environment around us.

Concept of Numerology

Different cultures have their own system of numerology, like the Chinese numerology, Indian numerology, etc.

According to the most popular one, certain traits are attributed to each digit from 1 to 9. From 10 onwards, the digits in the figure are added to bring them down to a single digit and the traits of the single digit apply to the number. Numbers that have repeating digits, for example, 11, 22, 33, are called master numbers. Some numerologists do not reduce this to a single digit and these have their own exclusive attributes. Others include the attributes of the two numbers (11=1 and 2) in them.

How does numerology help?

To find your numerology number, the date of birth is added to get a single digit number. This is called the birth , life or destiny number.

With the help of this number, numerologists advise people about their lucky days and colors, optimal career paths to be taken based on the digits traits, how compatible a relationship will be with a loved one, etc.

Another common use of numerology is to translate their name into a number (Name number). The letters of the alphabet are assigned numbers from 1 to 9.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A B C D E F G H I

J K L M N O P Q R

S T U V W X Y Z

The corresponding numbers to the letters are picked and added together to bring them down to a single digit.

Remember

No number is completely perfect and like the zodiac signs, each one has its strengths and weaknesses. The idea of understanding numerology is to get motivated by your strengths and work on your weaknesses.

Numerology as a Science

Numerology is the correlation between Numbers and events that occur in our lives. Based on various systems of Numerology, predictions are made for the native's past, present and future. Calculations are made based on established beliefs which may vary based on the system being followed by the Numerologist.

Human beings are curious by nature and sciences like these help fulfill this craving for information and satiate the mind's hunger for exploring the unknown. In the realm of the unknown, great mysteries await to be uncovered. According to some enthusiasts, Numerology deals with the practical application of the elementary laws of mathematics to the material existence of man.