Numerology has become popular over the last few decades. Numerology is that aspect of Astrology which deals with self-discovery and predictions. It helps you to find the concealed meaning of the world. It can act as your individualized guide to life, your probability of becoming something, your strengths and weaknesses. Two numbers are extracted from your birth date. Each one has its own significant meaning and place and the most prominent one can be said as your life path number.
There are particular energies related to each number. For e.g. Leadership, innovation, independence stands for number one, responsibility, harmony, the ‘parent figure’ stands for number six. Charm, optimism and self-expression star number three. Number nine stands for idealism, compassion and healing etc.
Where numerology came from and how it came to be is somewhat of a mystery, like many ancient philosophies. Egypt and Babylon are where the earliest written records of numerology are said to be.
Other evidence shows that numerology was used thousands of years ago in Rome, China, Greece, and Japan.
Modern-day numerology is normally credited to Pythagoras, who was a Greek philosopher. Although it is not known if he invented Numerology, he had some theories behind it, which took numbers to a completely different level. These theories are now the reason behind Pythagoras having the credit for modern-day numerology.
Dr. Julian Stenton was actually the person who came up with the name ‘Numerology’. He also brought recognition and awareness to it in modern-day times. There is not much else known about the whereabouts of Numerology, it has become quite popular in today’s society and is used by many.
While the Pythagorean method is the most popular Numerology system used by enthusiasts and experts in the west, Chinese Numerology is an entirely different and wildly popular system.
Rather than associating each number with its deep-rooted personality, as Pythagorean Numerology does, Chinese Numerology is based on the sounds the numbers make when said aloud. And if a number sounds similar to a word that is considered negative or unlucky, that number, too, is considered negative or unlucky. However, luck is a concept that does not play a role in Western Numerology. Instead, each number carries with it both positive and negative qualities, and it is up to each individual to manifest the best energy possible from each number. So take a look at each of the nine single-digit numbers one by one to see how the meaning of each one aligns across the globe — and where they differ.