What is Numerology?

Each day, we are exposed to numbers. We haveUsually seen as "male," one can be happy, loving
phone numbers, birthdates, even our financialand dynamic while also being alone and
information is driven by numbers. Numerology isegotistical.Two - Associated with "female" energy,
the study of the numbers in our lives and howtwo often represents partnerships and interacting
they affect us. A student of numerology uses thewith others. It can also stand for the polar
letters in a word, such as a full name, or a birthopposites of things such as black and white or
date and reduces that to a single number. Thatgood and evil. This number is best symbolized by
number tells them certain things about thethe Chinese symbol Yin-Yang.Three - Three is
person's character, what strengths andoften related to learning through life experiences.
weaknesses they possess; it can even be usedIt is often considered lucky and magical. It can
to predict their future. Numerology is often closelymean both wisdom and understanding, yet also be
associated astrology as astrologists assigned thefoolish and negative.Four - The first composite
numbers 0 through 9 to each celestial body in thenumber (the first number to be created by
solar system and each number has its own set ofmultiplying numbers other than one and itself),
values.Numerology has been around for thousandsfour is associated with the four cardinal points
of years. The Egyptians and Babylonians both(North, South, East and West), the four Gospels
used it over 10,000 years ago. Pythagoras, aof the Bible, and time (four seasons, roughly four
mathematician whose theories are still in useweeks in each month). It is a homonym for the
today, is believed to have official organizedChinese word for "death," therefore; some
numerology in Greece over 2,500 years ago. Hehospitals do not have a fourth floor.Five - Five is
held the view that math concepts were easier torelated with the five senses (smell, touch, taste,
regulate and classify than physical ones. Othershearing, and sight) and often represents service
beliefs and writings important in the developmentto others as well as openness to new
of numerology were early Christian mysticism,experiences, but it can also represent an addictive
the Chinese Circle of the Dead, the Kabbalah, andpersonality.Six - The number six relates to beauty
the Indian Vedas. At the beginning of the 20thand often helps in building relationships. It is
century, L. Dow Balliet published the first bookbelieved to hold charm, sensuality, and diplomacy.
about numerology, beginning what is known asSix is also considered the mother/father
the modern phase of numerology and interest innumber.Seven - A spiritual number, seven can be
it grew over the next few decades. Recently, aboth dreamy and spiritual while also being
revival of interest in numerology has occurred anddeceptive and insincere.Eight - Eight represents
many people are learning how numbers mighthard work and life lessons. Because of that, eight
affect them.Although methods may vary, typicallyis seen as seeking financial and material success,
a numerologist reduces a word or number using abut is also associated with the hardships
procedure called digit summing. If the numerologistencountered while seeking both.Nine - A sacred
is dealing with a number, such as a birth date,number, nine is viewed as a humanitarian number
they add up all the numbers. If the sum is two orand holds mystical significance due to the
more digits, then those numbers are added untilnine-month gestational period for
there is a single digit left. When dealing with ahumans.Numerology has been around for
word, such as a name, each letter of the alphabetthousands of years. As with astrology, some see
is assigned a number. For example, A =1, B = 2,numerology as an occult science with little
C = 3. Then the same steps as above aremeaning, while others see it as a viable way to
followed - the numbers are summed until one digithelp them understand themselves and the world
remains. Some numerologists will not breakaround them.Michelle Andersen is an astrologer
numbers that total 11, 22, or 33. These areproviding valuable tips and advice on understanding
known as master numbers and are considered toChinese astrology, pet horoscopes, and zodiac
have higher vibrations as than the numbers theycompatibility. Choose from any one of three free
would create if digitally summed.Below is a briefreadings - psychic love, tarot cards, or
definition of each number:One - Because it is thenumerology reading.
first number, one is seen as having great power.