Numerology
The mystical attraction of basic qualities of numbers resulted in strange theories about magical powers that could be invoked or discovered by carrying out certain arithmetical operations. Such a belief, based on an idea of Pythagoras that all facts can be reduced to numbers, results from a failure to understand the true nature of the concept of number.
In applying numerology to a person's name, for example, there are many different systems in this “art” for assigning numbers to the letters of the alphabet, adding them up and arriving at a series of qualities, characteristics, and specific facts that are said to apply to that person. The dubious nature of the practice becomes obvious.
Three of the most popular systems among many, many such systems to determine “name numbers” are shown here:
A = 1 1 1
B = 2 5 2
C = 3 6 3
D = 4 9 4
E = 5 3 5
F = 8 8 6
G = 3 8 7
H = 5 3 8
I = 1 9 9
J = 1 9 1
K = 2 6 2
L = 3 5 3
M = 4 7 4
N = 5 7 5
O = 7 1 6
P = 8 5 7
Q = 1 6 8
R = 2 9 9
S = 3 3 1
T = 4 8 2
U = 6 8 3
V = 6 3 4
W = 6 3 5
X = 0 9 6
Y = 1 6 7
Z = 7 5 8
The third column of numbers represents what is known as the Pythagorean system. All of these systems require the user to add together each of the digits representing each letter in the name, then to add the digits of the resulting number, and repeat that process until a number less than 10 has been arrived at. This final digit is interpreted according to the following table:
1 —— action, aggression, ambition, leadership, purpose
2 —— balance, passivity, receptivity
3 —— brilliance, gaiety, versatility
4 —— dullness, endurance, steadiness
5 —— adventure, instability, sexuality
6 —— dependability, domesticity, harmony
7 —— knowledge, mystery, solitariness
8 —— material success, worldly involvement
9 —— great achievement, inspiration, spirituality
It can be seen that there is no standard and no consistency in numerology——let alone rationality——but it provides an easy method for the naive person to play a satisfying game without having to apply any intellectual powers to the matter.
Gematria is a form of numerology which employs the Hebrew alphabet, in which all the letters also have numerical values.
Modern numerologists, quick to adopt new technologies to prove and enlarge old claptrap, have now turned to a computer number system, the American Standard for Coded Interchange of Information (ASCII), for further deep meaning of the alphabet.
2006-10-12 17:51:35
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answered by Chaine de lumière 7
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Numerology is real as is Astrology. These are tools to help you manage your daily life. They are not instructions and how to live or how to win the lottery. They can guide you around a tough spot in your life. You might see the start of a new project or the end of a old one. Take it with a grain of salt and look for the gifts all around us.Nature is my favorite things to observe. Notice the small things most busy people overlook. The leaves are changing and it is neat to witness this. Not everyone has the chance to. It can tell you about cycles and patterns we all face in living. Go out and have some fun! Make time to relax organize your thoughts. P's
2006-10-12 18:32:45
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answered by greentreet 1
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"Did you know a man named Wu of Hsia has discovered an ancient tortoise shell from China that is dated about 4,000 years old (predating the old testament)and is said to be the oldest piece of writing in existence." Only a fraction of what you claimed is actually factual. In that a tortoise shell with writing on from a estimated date comparable to your claim was discoverd, but by archaeologists. And the rest is just fiction. And no, numerology by its very working cannot work, its simply playing with numbers until you make a pattern. You can do that with anything. Try I-ching instead. At least that sort of makes sense.
2016-03-18 08:22:43
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answered by Anonymous
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"Real" isn't the word to use. It's an issue of wheather you believe or not. Numerology like tarot cards, and every other type of fortune telling just depends on what you're willing to believe. If you find that, yes, it does seem real then that's what you believe. However, scientifically Numerology isn't reliable, and whatever happens is probably just from coinsidence.
2006-10-12 22:25:20
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answered by Distant 2
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Astrology---------Palmistry-----Numerology
Astrologers need intuition power to come to a conclusion.
Palmiest needs wast experience to predict the future.
Numerologists need their clients to be superstitious!
2006-10-13 04:22:51
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answered by NUPAKRY 6
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Why wasting time believing things that does not have any proof of science. Believe in Yourself. You will make a Great Life
2006-10-12 17:44:32
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answered by Learning Kid 2
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oh yes! u know the tragedy that happened to twin towers? there's a numerology behind that
2006-10-12 17:15:07
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answer #7
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answered by pingz 3
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Yea its very real cos real ppl are really making lots of real money out of it.
2006-10-12 17:32:02
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answered by Heista 4
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yeah...just as real as tarot cards
2006-10-12 17:04:54
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answered by USMCstingray 7
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Is it real? Sure.. real stupid!
2006-10-12 17:31:40
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answer #10
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answered by baseballandbbq 3
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