Numerology: The History of Numerology

Numerology: The History of Numerology If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here. Ravinder, So far, in these newsletters, we have discussed just about everyaspect of numerology except for it's history! By now many of youwho have been marveling at the incredible complexity andaccuracy of this ancient system of divination and characteranalysis might be wondering where exactly it came from. Like many of these really old magical or metaphysical systemsthe absolute origins of numerology are a bit muddled. Like manypseudo-sciences numerology did not necessarily enjoy anyattention until it was brought to the attention of the public orpowers that be by a famous personality. It was the Greek mathematician and mystic Pythagoras, who livedin the sixth century B.C. who is credited with bringing to theattention of the world by stating that "number is the ruler offorms and ideas and the cause of gods and daemons." Our modern day interpretations of numbers are largely based onthe numerical correspondences that Pythagoras established.Nowadays though most mathematicians regard his ideas as"pseudoscience" Astronomers see astrology in a similar way. The truth is modern numerology is a mish mash of evolutionarycontributions from a variety of different teachers and culturesincluding Babylonian magic, astrological pholisophy fromHellenistic Alexandria, the Jewish Kabbalah. The Indian Vedas,the Chinese "Circle of the Dead", and the Egyptian "Book of theMaster of the Secret House" (Ritual of the Dead). A lot of thesetexts are sacred and misunderstood and not really available tothe public until this day. Of course that means that there weremany famous numerologists in the world working in all of thesecultures - it is just that their achievements are lost in thesands of time. Probably the second most famous "founding father" of numerologywas St. Augustine of Hippo (A.D. 354-43) who wrote that Numbersare the Universal language offered by the deity to humans asconfirmation of the truth." Similar to Pythagoras, he toobelieved that everything had numerical relationships and it wasup to the mind to seek and investigate the secrets of theserelationships or have them revealed by the Divine Grace of God. In 325 A.D., following the First Council of Nicaea, departuresfrom the beliefs of the state Church were classified as civilviolations within the Roman Empire. This means that numerologywas no longer a science bestowed by God, but rather than thedevil. Astrology, magic and other forms of magic were alsopurged from society by the Catholic Church at this time. However the Christian science of Gematria still thrived simplybecause many early biblical texts were written in Greek andHebrew and the letters of these alphabets also had numericalequivlents. It was difficult to interpret or read these textswithout taking the numerical vibration of the letter intoaccount as well. There are many "sacred numbers" withinChristianity that were analyzed by a priest name Dorotheus ofGaza. Numerology is still used in some Greek orthodox circles. An early example of the influence of numerology in Englishliterature is Sir Thomas Browne's 1658 Discourse "The Garden ofCyrus."In it, the author whimsically indulges in Pythagoreannumerology to demonstrate that the number five and the relatedQuincunx pattern can be found throughout the arts, in design,and in nature - particularly botany. Modern numerology has various antecedents. Ruth A. Drayer'sbook, Numerology, The Power in Numbers (Square One Publishers) says that around the turn of the century (from 1800 to 1900 A.D.) Mrs. L. Dow Balliett combined Pythagoras' work withBiblical reference. Then on Oct 23, 1972, Balliett's student,Dr. Juno Jordan, changed Numerology further and helped it tobecome the system known today under the title "Pythagorean". In modern times there are many authors that have written greatworks about numerology. One of the first books on the subject was published in the early1800s and written by Mrs. L. Dow Balliett. This numerologistwent back to the ancient sacred numbers found in the Bible andcombined that knowledge with the basic vibrations of numbers asestablished by Pythagoras. Her works were later revamped by acontemporary author named Dr. Juno Jordan who establishedBalliett's initial works as a Pythagorean system. Most numerologists and automatic numerology programs you access on the inherent working today use the vibrational and meanings established by Pythagoras, Balliett and Jordan., Just to refresh your memory those established vibrations are -- 0. Everything or absoluteness. All 1. Individual. Aggressor. Yang. 2. Balance. Union. Receptive. Yin. 3. Communication/interaction. Neutrality. 4. Creation. 5. Action. Restlessness. 6. Reaction/flux. Responsibility. 7. Thought/consciousness. 8. Power/sacrifice. 9. Highest level of change. 10. Rebirth. It is important to remember that even though this is the mostcommonly used interpretation of numbers in the world thatnumerology does not stop at Pythagoras. In fact, since theseventies many New Age writers have made even more equivalences to numbers including the chakras, the archangels and other factors. Yours in Numbers, Mike MadiganNumerologist.com   Copyrights © Numerologist.com 2014. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent to dhot.ravi@gmail.com by email@numerologist.com 14525 SW Millikan Way # 28110 Beaverton Oregon 97005-2343 United States Edit Profile | Manage Subscriptions | Report Spam

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