The Ultimate Guide to Numerology: History, Techniques, and Key Numbers

Part 1: Methods and Techniques in Numerology

1.1 Pythagorean Numerology

Pythagorean numerology is based on the teachings of ancient Greek philosopher, Pythagoras, who believed that the number contains significant energy and vibration. This system of numerology assigns numerical value to the letters according to the position in alphabetical order system.

It is adopted by modern numerological practice. If you read any book or article online, the majority is based on the principles of pythagorean numerological practice.

1.2 Chaldean Numerology

Chaldean Numerology is a numerological system based on the ancient Babylonian system of numerology. It assigns numerical value to letters according to their sound rather than position in the alphabet system.

It is widely practiced in India and Nepal. Hinduism uses this numerological system rather than pythagorean numerology.

While both two numerological systems are similar, they do have significant differences.

Part 2: Key Numbers in Numerology

2.1 Life Path

Life path is the most important number in the life of an individual. Unlike one’s name, it cannot be changed, so it is believed to hold some information about our past lives, and karma.

Life path of an individual can be found by adding all the digits of the date of birth and reducing it to a single digit.

Here are the steps to calculate the life path

1. Step 1: Add all the digits of the date of birth.
2. Step 2: Reduce the sum to a single digit.
3. Step 3: If the sum is 11 or 22, then it is a master number.

For example, if the date of birth is 2008 August 28. We can calculate the life path the following way.

1. 2+0+0+8(year) + 0+8(month) + 2+8(day)
2. = 10 + 8 + 10 = 28
3. = 2+8
4. = 10
5. = 1+0
6. = 1

The life path of an individual with the date of birth 2008 August 28 is 1.

2.2 Name Numerology

Name is very important for an individual. It's the vibration of sound by which people refer to you, so it holds significant information about your character/ success and life.

Name numerology is calculated by adding the numeric value assigned to each letters in our name.

If your name is John Smith, your name number will be

J + o + h + n + s + m + i + t + h

1 + 6 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 2 + 8 = 44 = 4 + 4 = 8

Name number for John Smith is 8.

Calculate your name number using Name Numerology Calculator

2.3 Soul Number

Soul Number is calculated by adding only the vowels in the name and reducing it to single digit unless it is a master number. Soul Number describes the individual inner/true nature.It is also called Heart desire Number.

2.4 Personality Number

Personality number is calculated by adding only consonants in the name and reducing it to single digits unless it's a master number. Personality number denotes how other people see you as an individual. It's not your true nature, but it's how people conceive you.

2.5 Destiny Number

It is a summation of the numeric value of all the letters in your name ( vowels + consonants) and reduced to single digits unless it's 11, 22 or 33.

2.6 Day Number

It is the number on which you were born on the day of the month. If you were born on August 28, 1( 2+ 8 = 1) is your day number.

It tells a lot about an individual's personality.

2.7 Master Number

Some double digits numbers hold significant spiritual power, they are called master numbers. 11,22 and 33 are the master numbers in numerology. It means, if someone’s life path is reduced to 11, 22 or 33. You don’t have to reduce it to single digits.

They are of significant value and have strong power compared to other life paths. They are here to fulfill the divine purpose of the universe.

Part 3: Advanced Numerology Topics

3.1 Karmic Debt Numbers

3.2 Pinnacles and Challenges

3.3 Personal Years and Cycles

3.4 Numerology and Relationships

3.5 Numerology and Career Choices

Part 4: Historical and Cultural Significance of Numbers

4.1 Onomancy

Numerology applied to a person or subject’s name is called onomancy. There are different methods of analyzing the name of individuals. Two of them are Arthimancy and Gematria

4.2 Gematria

Gematria is a practice of assigning numerical value to words (name or phrases). The word comes from the Greek word “geometria” meaning “geometry” and it refers to the practice of assigning numerical value to letters(as the letters have certain geometry).

4.3 Numbers in Chinese Culture

Numbers in China are believed to be auspicious or inauspicious based on the Chinese word that sounds similar to the number. 2, 3, 6 and 8 are considered to be lucky in China, whereas the number 4 is considered to be unlucky because it is homophonous to the word “death”

Four = 四 = Sì

Death = 死亡 = Sǐwáng

Numerology is practiced quite seriously in china. Some buildings in China omit the room number and floor number containing 4 and 13(1+3 = 4) because it's considered unlucky.

4.4 Numbers in Norse Mythology

The number 3 and 9 are the most significant numbers in norse mythology

The number 4 signified order and balance.

According to mythology, great vikings had fought 7 wars. So the number 7 signifies “endlessness” and “long suffering”.

4.5 Significance of Numbers in Judaism

Gematria was the system developed by Jewish People. Jewish numerology is very powerful and is still considered the groundwork for modern numerological findings.

Here are some significant numbers in Jewish Numerology:

• Twelve:Twelve represents totality and wholeness. It signifies the completion of God’s purpose. There are 12 months in the year, 12 houses in the zodiac.
• Twenty Four:The number 24 symbolizes abundance in Judaism.

4.6 Theomatics

Theomatics is the numerological study of the scriptures. Scriptures hold much significant information about numerology in metaphorical ways.

Theomatics deals with deciphering the text and finding the explanation and meaning of the scriptures and religious books.

Part 5: Criticisms and Limitations of Numerology

5.1 Skeptical Views of Numerology

5.2 Numerology and Confirmation Bias

5.3 The Problem of Untranslatable Languages

5.4 Numerology and Cultural Appropriation