Numerology is a belief system that assigns meaning to numbers in your life, especially your birthdate and name. There are different variations of numerology, but a common calculation involves reducing your birthdate and name to single digits and interpreting those digits' meanings.
Pythagorean numerology is a system of numerology that is based on the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras. Pythagoras is best known for his contributions to mathematics, particularly the Pythagorean theorem, but he also had mystical and philosophical beliefs, some of which influenced the development of numerology.
In Pythagorean numerology, each letter of the alphabet is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet. The values are as follows:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
| J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R |
| S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
To calculate the numerology number for a name, you add up the numerical values of each letter in the name and reduce it to a single-digit number (unless the result is 11, 22, or 33, which are considered master numbers and are not reduced further). For example, the name "John" would be calculated as follows:
J = 1 | O = 6 | H = 8 | N = 5
1 + 6 + 8 + 5 = 20
2 + 0 = 2
So, the numerology number for the name "John" would be 2.
Chaldean numerology is another ancient system of numerology, distinct from the more widely known Pythagorean system. It originated in ancient Babylon, which was ruled by the Chaldeans, and it is often attributed to the Chaldean sage and mathematician, Iamblichus.
In Chaldean numerology, each letter is assigned a specific numerical value, but unlike Pythagorean numerology, the assignment of values is based on the vibrations or energy of the letters. The Chaldean system also includes compound numbers, which are considered to have unique meanings.
The Chaldean numerical values for the letters are as follows:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | E | U | O | F |
| I | K | G | M | H | V | Z | P |
| J | R | L | T | N | W | ||
| Q | S | X | |||||
| Y |
Compound numbers are created by combining the single-digit numbers associated with each letter in a name and reducing them to a single digit. For example, the name "John" would be calculated as follows:
J = 1 | O = 7 | H = 5 | N = 5
1 + 7 + 5 + 5 = 18
1 + 8 = 9
So, in Chaldean numerology, the numerology number for the name "John" would be 9.