These numbers and alphabets are used to interpret the significance of that name and date of birth to the events that take place in that person’s life. Each letter has a value that has a peculiar characteristic that explains certain aspects of a person’s life. The Kabbalah form of numerology is the most difficult to interpret, but it offers great insight into the life of the person in question.
The end product of the Kabbalah system is to help you understand the talents you have. Hence, you will be able to put them to use and live a happy and fulfilled life. This form of numerology helps you understand your luck, makeup, and affection. Therefore, you will be able to identify areas of your life where you need to improve and be that man or woman you desire.
The Chaldean Form
The Chaldean form of numerology has its roots in ancient Babylon. It is the oldest of the three forms of numerology. The Chaldean system is often referred to as “mystical numerology.” This form of numerology is named after those who initiated its practice. Just around the 10th century BC, the Chaldean tribe inhabited ancient Babylon. This form of numerology is often considered as the most difficult to learn of all the forms of numerology.
The Chaldeans are famous for their mythologies and prophetic capabilities. The reason it is considered tough to master is that its investigation is in-depth as it begins from a person’s date of birth. This form of numerology is the favorite of people who are in love with ancient knowledge. The Chaldean system, unlike the Kabbalah makes use of 8 numbers – 1-8. Besides, it only deals with the name the person is commonly called rather than the birth name.
This form of numerology is not common, but it is known for its predictive accuracy and precision. It is based on the vibrations produced by specific numbers with their peculiar features. The outer influences in the life of a person are depicted by the single digits, while the inner influences are depicted by the inner digits. The Chaldean system tells you about your personality and your ideal profession due to your capabilities and personality.
The Pythagorean Form
The Pythagorean system was developed by Pythagoras, a Greek mathematician, and philosopher. It is the most common of all forms of numerology. It is also known as “Western Numerology.” Unlike the Kabbalic and Chaldean system, the Pythagorean system is easier to master, which explains why it is the most popular of the three. The reason the Pythagorean system is easy to master is that it employs the system of the Western alphabets and numbers. Pythagoras believed that these numbers carry sacred energies that are incredibly powerful.
Concepts such as the Life Path Number, Destiny Number, and Soul Urge Number are predominant in this form of numerology. These numbers are used to make predictions about events that will occur in the life of a person. The formulas are quite easy to recall as they go with the numbers 1-9. The Pythagorean system uses a person’s full name such that the alphabets of the name are converted to numbers. The numbers obtained from this conversion are used to get a destiny number, which is used to interpret the purpose of the person’s life.
The Criticisms of Numerology
Those who are not convinced about the acclaimed power of numbers to provide answers to human problems have various sticks they try to use to beat numerology. Some argue that there is nothing spiritual about numbers; therefore, they have no ability to influence the incidents in a person’s life. As long as such people are concerned, numerology is a mere superstition for people who are not ready to embrace scientific methods.
Those with the pseudoscience criticism will point to studies such as the ones that were carried out in Israel in 2012 and the United Kingdom in 1993. In the experiment that was carried out in the United Kingdom, 96 participants were involved. The aim of the experiment was to find out if there is a relationship between self-reported psychic ability and the number 7. At the end of the experiment, the researcher discovered that such a connection was false.
In the research that was carried out in Israel, 200 participants participated in the experiment. The objective of the experiment was to investigate the numerological accuracy of the diagnosis of learning disorders such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. At the end of the experiment, the diagnosis was found to be inaccurate. The researcher repeated the experiment twice to prove a point, but it was still the same.
Hence, skeptics will readily point out to such experiments to prove that numerology is nothing but a farce. However, as much as science has made life better by providing answers to numerous human problems, it is evident that science cannot explain everything. Science understands human physiology to a great deal, but science cannot provide sufficient explanation for death. Science has no explanation for emotions apart from pointing out the activities of hormones.
Hence, numbers and their significance is one of such things that science currently cannot explain. Numerology has played significant roles in history though critics would dismiss it as pseudoscience. Some scientists use “numerology” as a derogatory term for science they believe does not follow due to scientific procedure. For example, the coincidental similitude of some large numbers, which fascinated great scientists like Arthur Stanley Eddington, Herman Weyl, and Paul Dirac, was termed “numerology.”
Such coincidences include the ratio of the age of the universe to the atomic unit of time, the difference between the strengths of gravity and the electric force of proton and electron, and the number of electrons in the universe. Funny enough, what became the popular periodic table today was as a result of what such scientists refer to as “numerology.” The periodic table was formed through the categorization of elements by their physical properties after the discovery of the atomic triads.
In spite of the pessimism of some people, the veracity of numerology cannot be swept aside. I mean, you know that some certain numbers keep popping up in your life and they are affecting the outcome of situations in your life. A skeptic will dismiss it as mere coincidence. However, you know deep down in your heart that there is more to these numbers than they appear. I am sure that was what piqued your interest in reading this book in the first place. In the next chapter, we will extensively discuss the various methods of practicing numerology. The history class is over; let’s proceed.