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NUMEROLOGY
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Numerology is any of many systems, traditions or beliefs in a mystical or esoteric relationship between numbers and physical objects or living things.
Numerology and numerological divination were popular among early mathematicians, such as Pythagoras, but are no longer considered part of mathematics and are regarded as pseudo mathematics by modern scientists. This is similar to the historical relationships between astrology and astronomy, and between alchemy and chemistry.
Today, numerology is often associated with the occult, alongside astrology and similar divinatory arts
The term can also be used for those who, in the view of some observers, place excess faith in numerical patterns, even if those people don't practice traditional numerology.
History
Modern numerology often contains aspects of a variety of ancient cultures and teachers, including Pythagoras and his followers
Pythagoras and other philosophers of the time believed that because mathematical concepts were more "practical" (easier to regulate and classify) than physical ones, they had greater actuality.
Modern numerology has various antecedents.
Methods
Number definitions
There are no set definitions for the meaning of specific digits. Common examples include
- Everything or absoluteness. All
- Individual. Aggressor. Yang.
- Balance. Union. Receptive. Yin.
- Communication/interaction. Neutrality.
- Creation.
- Action. Restlessness.
- Reaction/flux. Responsibility.
- Thought/consciousness.
- Power/sacrifice.
- Highest level of change.
- Rebirth.
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