NUMEROLOGY – Using Numbers To Predict

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Numerology
NUMEROLOGY
Numerology is the science and art of determining important information about one’s self,
one’s circumstances and personal relationships based upon a simple system of reductive
numerical values. The most commonly used types of numerology are Western or Pythagorean
numerology, named after Pythagoras, and Chinese numerology. These systems have certain
commonalities and differences, which we will explore in more detail later. For now, simply
understanding that numbers have certain inherent meanings based upon their values is an
important keystone of occult disciplines such as sacred geometry and astrology will suffice.
Western numerology is based upon ancient Greek and other ideas concerning patterns and
how numbers and their iterations in the world influence our actions, attitudes and behaviors.
Chinese numerology shares a number of commonalities with Western numerology, but
Chinese numerology is more concerned with the linguistic similarities between the word for
the number and other words that sound similar. In either system, each number is considered
to be associated with a number of positive and negative traits. These traits, in turn, help
predict how certain people will react to a given stimulus, such as a sudden influx of money or
a change in romantic prospects. By understanding how numerological traits relate to the
overall being, you can enhance and strengthen your relationships with others and even build
a deeper and richer understanding of yourself and the people you associate with every day.

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Western Numerology
In Western numerology, the basic building blocks are are the numbers 1-9, 11 and 22. Zero is
not considered, because any number may be reduced to these basic digits. Some
numerologists restrict their usages solely to the digits 1-9, but this may change the outcome
of the reading radically. We will examine this in more detail shortly.
The meaning of the numbers in Western numerology are as follows.
1 Associated with the masculine qualities and the idea of beginnings. Action, change and
states of flux are all reflected in this number. 1 reflects courage, leadership, energy and
initiative, but may carry the negative connotations of confrontation and impatience.1 is
 often considered unfavorable in the realm of romantic or personal relationships, but
extremely effective with regards to work.
Symbolizes the more yielding feminine qualities, balance, harmony and forgiveness.
Diplomacy, unity of purpose, negotiation and friendliness are all traits associated with
2 the number 2. On the less positive side, 2 may be melodramatic, shy and self-conscious.
2 is very useful in relationships and friendship, but can be counterproductive in work and
business.
Often linked with the idea of childlike creativity and exploration, 3 is an active and
social number with a great deal of positivity. Creative expression and imagination are
emphasized with the number 3, but selfishness, vanity, inability to focus and egotism are
3
potential negative traits that 3 carries with it. It takes a great deal of discipline and focus
to effectively utilize the positive aspects of 3 while avoiding the potential downfalls it
carries.
Equated with the tangible and intangible rewards of hard work and creating a solid
4 foundation. Traits associated with the number 4 include stability and a lack of frivolity.
However, 4 also incorporates intractability, refusal to yield or bend and stubbornness.
Considered an extremely dynamic and social number. 5 adopts readily to changing
circumstances, values original thought and action and seeks out variety and adventure.
5
However, 5 may also be perceived as unstable and unfocused. Addiction and behavioral
problems are often associated with this number.
For harmony and balance, 6 is generally the best number. 6 is associated with
stewardship and caretaking, romance, compassion and a strong and healthy home life.
6
On the negative end, 6 may reflect instability and selfishness with a strong undertone of
guilt.
Spirituality and seeking out higher truths about oneself and the world are 7’s calling
card. 7 is the searcher and the person who does not accept conventional wisdom at face
7
value. Intuition, insight and charisma are the hallmarks of the number 7, but the
drawbacks include withdrawal or standoffishness and possessiveness.
Represents balance through self-sacrifice and giving. Considered a very stable number, 8
is always aware that to fully reap the benefits of balance requires giving generously of
8
oneself. The positive aspects of 8 are power, strength, respect and economy of action,
while the negative side is greed, dishonesty in order to attain goals and aggression.
The most grounded and balanced between spiritual and worldly matters. The catchphrase
for 9 might well be “The path of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.” 9s are often
idealistic and willing to consider an issue from all sides, striving to attain an ideal
9
outcome for all concerned. Sociable and pleasant to be around, generous with
forgiveness, artistic and scrupulously humane, 9s may also be somewhat aloof in
romantic affairs and appear arrogant.
A very galvanizing number, energizing and inspiring people without conscious effort or
needing much more than to be present. Prophets and inventors often demonstrate a
11 strong presence of 11 in their lives. Because creativity and energy are hallmarks of 11,
self-criticism and feeling isolated or alone in even a crowd of people are common
byproducts of the dynamic forces 11 brings.
22 As the final number in Western numerology, 22 has the potential to be the most balanced
and successful of all. However, this potential exists in a fragile balance that demands
action married to idealism. 22 is the number of the politician, the activist and the agitator
 for dramatic change. Despite sound business sense and ability to keep one’s ideals firmly
grounded in reality, 22 is often also overly ambitious and unimaginative, preferring to
adhere to the things that are certain to work rather than deviating from known paths.
“Change from within” is 22’s mantra.
Chinese or Eastern Numerology
Having considered how the Western world views numerology, we now turn our attention to
the East. Chinese numerology is informed heavily by the idea of linguistic interrelation, or the
concept that words that sound alike have some connection between them. An example of this
is the Hebrew language, in which each glyph has a numerical counterpart and words that
share a common mathematical value also share some linkage on the idea level. Chinese
numerology is concerned with luck far more heavily than Western numerology, and words
that are considered unlucky and sound like certain numbers confer that ill omen or misfortune
upon their phonetically similar cousins. Also unlike Western numerology, Chinese numerology
is only interested with the cardinal numbers and does not typically allow for combination
numbers such as 11 and 22, although some lesser-known “blended” systems unite Eastern
and Western numerological practices. A detailed analysis of this type of system is beyond the
scope of this article, but if you are familiar with Chinese dialects, you may wish to experiment
on your own.
1: The words for “one” and “honor” are similar in certain dialects. Because of this, 1 is
considered a strong element, but also one that may be prone to isolation. Uniquely
1
among the cardinal numbers, 1 is aligned with water, indicating the breaking down or
slipping through blocks standing between the current position and the goal.
2: Unlike 1, with its dynamic and active qualities, 2 is associated with earth and stability.
Words that sound like the number 2 include “easy” and “sure,” as in “certain,” implying
2
harmony and no need to strive for a desired outcome. Symmetry and balance are in the
purview of the number 2.
3: is associated with the concepts of abundance, life and growth. Considered a very lucky
3
number, 3 relates to the element of wood, again reinforcing the birth and life aspects.
4: Unlike 2, 4 is considered to be very unlucky indeed. This is because the Chinese word
for “four” links with the word for “death,” making 4 synonymous with ill omens, bad
luck and misfortune. Many people of Chinese descent will refuse to have a phone
4 number that has the number 4 in it because of this association, unless sufficient lucky
numbers are present to offset 4’s ominous connotations. 4 is associated with wood, which
emphasizes death, rebirth and life. As a side note, notice that in Western numerology the
unlucky number 13 reduces to 4.
5: links with the ideas of “no” and “not,” but also with the five elements: wood, fire,
water, earth and metal. This makes 5 both positive and negative, especially when paired
5
with the number 4 above. The idea is “no death,” countering the bad luck and turning it
into a positive. 5 associates with earth, implying balance and stability.
6: The word for 6 aligns with the words for “wealth,” “smooth” and “profitable,” allying
it to the idea of easy riches. Because of this, it also links to the element of metal,
6
signifying wealth and determination. The highly inauspicious 666 in Western culture is
considered extremely fortunate indeed to practitioners of Chinese numerology.
7: conveys unity and togetherness or the idea of a harmonious whole. 7 also associates
7 with metal and the concept of abundance or spiritual riches from having good friends and
good family about.
 8: signifies great wealth and prosperity. Therefore phone numbers, addresses, wedding
8 days and financial gifts often incorporate the number 8. 8 is linked with the earth
element, granting stability and steadfastness in earning and retaining wealth.
9: In most Chinese dialects, the word for 9 also sounds like that for “longevity” or
“infinity.” Therefore, a phone number ending in 9889 or a variation thereof would be
9 considered extremely lucky, implying infinite wealth and long life to enjoy the rewards
of prosperity. 9 was also linked with the emperor and the element of fire, signifying the
clear light of truth and the ability to motivate oneself and others.
Birth Path Number
The birth path number, which suggests your overall path in life and place in the world, is
based on your complete birth date. It is easy to calculate. Simply add up the digits of your
birth data, and keep “reducing” (explained via the example here) to a single digit.
Example:
Birth date: October 15, 1984
Date Month Year
1 5 1 0 1 9 8 4
Step 1: Add the digits of your birth date. Day of birth + Month of birth + Year of birth
Date Month Year
1 5 1 0 1 9 8 4
6 1 22
Step 2: Make a single number out of the two-digit result.
Date Month Year
1 5 1 0 1 9 8 4
22
6 1
2+2=4
6 + 1 + 4 = 11
1+1=2

Name Number
Method 1:
Use the birth name–the name given a person at birth–to determine the Name Number (also
known as the Expression Number), which reveals the overall personality. To calculate the
name number, find the number that corresponds to each letter in the name in the chart
below, add the numerals up, and then “reduce” the final number to a single digit, as you did
with the birth path number, above.
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
Example:
Name: Joseph
Every letter has corresponding number based on numerology. See below.
Hence, if your name is Joseph the computation would be: 1+6+1+5+7+8 = 28. Break the
two-digit number to make a single number. Add 2+8= 10, then 1+0=1 in this example.
Therefore, if your name is Joseph your numerology number is number 1.
Method 2:
Using the 1-26 numbers that associate with A-Z
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Take for example the name “Mike Smith”, we come up with the following:
13+9+11+5+19+13+9+20+8=107
Since zero is not considered in any result, we can then reduce this to 1+7=8. Therefore, in
this scheme, the numerological value of Mike Smith’s name is 8. If we add his middle name,
John, in, how does this change the value? We already know “Mike Smith” equals 107. Now,
we take the numerical value of John:
10+15+8+14=47 (+107) =154 = 10 = 1
Remember that zero is never factored into numerology calculations, regardless of where it
occurs in the actual number. Thus, in this example, Mike John Smith’s numerology result is 1.
The more information you have about a person’s full name, the more accurate the
numerological outcome will be.
However, we can also use the same calculations but a slightly different way, possibly changing
the outcome of the calculation. This is one of the few cases where how numbers are added
really does make a difference in the answer. In this example, we will reduce everything to
one-digit numbers.
1+3+9+1+1+5+1+9+1+3+2+0+8+1+0+1+5+8+1+4= 65 (6+5) = 11 or (1+1)= 2
Thus, doing the same calculation a slightly different way yields a very different result. Mike
(John) Smith therefore reveals the numbers 1, 2, 8 and 11. We can combine these numbers
to get 11, or 1+1 = 2, or we can consider each result individually to see how they stack up
against Mike’s personality and behavior. For advanced users, you can even analyze the values
of each letter in his name and see what patterns emerge and what those say about Mike’s life
and personality. Remember that if you come up with an 11 or 22, you may wish to reduce it
or leave it as it is, but this will change the outcome. It is better to do both calculations and
thereby determine how both results apply to the person. Of course, in some cases the
calculation will come out the same no matter which method you use, in which case you may
assume the numerical influence of the result is very powerful