Modern Numerology

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

Numerology, or "arithmancy" is the method of divining by numbers which we then sometimes relate to our modern alphabet.  We take words or names, and from them, can find their true meaning or purpose.  

The term "life number" refers to the mystical determination of what kind of person someone might be, by using their given name to find their life number.  Numerology is also used in finding out what specific dates, such as birthdates or wedding dates foretell for our futures (see page two for this method). 

As you see in the above chart, each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a single digit number.  The most common (and simple) use for numerology is to determine your life's number by using your full name and the numbers that correspond with the letters. 

Let's use a name that most of us are familiar with, as an example:  Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa (for those wishing to learn more about him, his name is linked to a fantastic site detailing his life's work)

The numbers tallied from Heinrich are: 58.  Since this sum is a two-digit number, and numerology is based on single digits, we must add 5+8 together, which then totals 13.  Again, we are given a two digit number which must also be added together in single digit form: 1+3=4. Finally, we arrive at a single sum of 4.

The numbers tallied from Cornelius are: 44.  Adding 4+4=8, giving us a single digit of 8, immediately.

The numbers tallied from Agrippa are:  41.  Adding 4+1=5, giving us a single digit of 5 immediately.

Now we need to add all three single sums together: 4+8+5=17.  We must then add the single digits of 17 together: 1+7=8. 

So, we come to the conclusion that Henry Agrippa's life number was 8. 

There are many ideas of what each numerology digit represents, and many aspects that can be divined upon through numerology.  Below is one such example, but it is not the "end all" of information on the subject, as this is one topic which is simply open to interpretation.

It would be improper of me to use Agrippa's name as an example, and then not showcase the numerology chart that he showcases in his own work.  I have put it on a seperate page, titled "Ancient Numerology" so as to not confuse the two systems.  While this method is not commonly used in current times, it is worth noting, and is attributed to Pythagoreas (the "creator" of numerology) himself.