Numerology is the study of the relationship between numbers and people’s lives. It’s based on the idea that numbers have mystical properties and vibrations.
How it works
- Numerologists use a person’s birth date and name to calculate a numerology chart.
- Each number in a person’s chart is thought to represent a phase of their personality or future.
- Numerology is often associated with astrology and other divinatory arts.
What it’s used for
- Predicting the future
- Determining compatibility between potential mates
- Figuring out a lucky number or lucky dates
- Finding the core of a person’s personality
- Indicating life objectives and problems, complications, and opportunities
History
- Numerology dates back to ancient times.
- Before the 20th century, it was known as arithmancy.
- It has its roots in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew gematria, which is the practice of turning words into numbers for divination.
Numerology and numbers
- Numbers are not inherently good or bad.
- Each number has positive and negative aspects.